Michael Pawlyn: Using nature's genius in architecture

http://www.ted.com How can architects build a new world of sustainable beauty? By learning from nature. At TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of nature that could transform architecture and society: radical resource efficiency, closed loops, and drawing energy from the sun.

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[SikhiArt]

I like how he's talking about being humble and obtaining wisdom from nature.

[tristramshandy3]

This talk almost gave me hope in humanity. Quite an achievement. Thanks! Also, I am fully appreciating the irony that after all of our "progress", we find ourselves going back to nature for lessons in living intelligently and sustainably.

[YouAreSoDead123]

talk english k

[MrReiniC]

Also, these proposals to reverse desertification in africa could be implemented as of tomorrow, but this part of the world is unstable and full of conflicts.

[MrReiniC]

Its all sounds great, but i would love to know how much energy it requires to produce ETFE... and if the waste produced when creating it is higher than that of glass. Because if its more than glass... then it defies the whole thesis and point of being sustainable.

[Renate Jakupca]

The International Center for Environmental Arts (ICEA) was founded by David and Renate Jakupca in 1987 to meet the needs of people for current information about global issues.

The historic ARK in Berea, home of the sustainable global Environmental Arts Movement, helped inaugurate the green building trend that is now sweeping America.

"THEORY of ICEALITY on ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS" is the cornerstone for sustainable activity that is now replicated by urban designers, architects, etc Worldwide.

[Syauqi Idris]

tobias. i intend no disrespect but dont put ur level to an infant or anythng tht behave like one :)

[Tobias Douglas]

Stop talking? Stop innovating towards marvellous efficiencies and crucial sustainable designs?

[DJIGIT060]

one word Beautiful

/watch?v=EpeNp5yL_dY

[Oliver McCloud]

It's Lex Luther! Don't listen to this guy I saw him on Smallville and he's up to no good.

[YouAreSoDead123]

Who came up with that idea, yourself or your irl mate? Nice name by the way #dontcarealot