The benefits of a green building

The benefits of a green building

Innovative green on buildings Have you ever seen a beautiful green wall designed by Patrick Blanc? Or consider the prominent building in Italy shown below—the Vertical Forest in Milan—and the ACROS International Hall in Japan, seen in the second picture. In both...
Biomimicry in design

Biomimicry in design

Nature is millions of years old. By contrast, human presence on Earth dates back only hundreds of thousands of years. Our lifespan is insignificant compared to the age of the Earth. Although humans have proven to be intelligent designers, we are now facing the...
The Business Model Behind Sustainability

The Business Model Behind Sustainability

Sustainability changes are often seen as costly with little or no economic return. We tend to adopt sustainability measures primarily for external reasons, not because we believe they will improve our business model. This mindset is rooted in conventional thinking, in...