Conventional buildings are huge energy consumers, challenging those who aspire to use ecological principles and tap into nature’s solutions Some visionaries are going beyond energy efficiency and traditional techniques of passive solar heating, daylighting, and natural ventilation to take design in bold new directions. If the vision holds true, these cities will generate more power than they consume through smart building techniques and solar technology.
William McDonough, an architect and author of the landmark book Cradle to Cradle, contends that every material used in the manufacturing process should ultimately either biodegrade harmlessly or be reusable with no loss of quality.
William McDonough, an architect and author of the landmark book Cradle to Cradle, contends that every material used in the manufacturing process should ultimately either biodegrade harmlessly or be reusable with no loss of quality.
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