Architects can build a new world of sustainable beauty by learning from nature. At a TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn described three natural habits that could transform architecture and society.

These principles include radical resource efficiency, closed-loop systems, and drawing energy from the sun. Adopting these strategies can lead to a more sustainable and beautiful built environment.

Professor Nico Larco presented "Fringe Urbanism: Untapped Potential for Sustainable Suburbs" as part of the UO-Portland Architecture Lecture Series on January 20, 2010.

Larco's lecture explored the ongoing transformation in urban peripheries, where social constructs and physical realities are colliding. He emphasized the significant potential of suburban redevelopment to adapt to evolving societal needs and promote more sustainable forms of growth.

Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, presented "Clashing Cultures in Pursuit of Sustainability in the Built Environment" as part of Harvard Thinks Green 2.

Professor Edmondson joined Harvard's faculty in 1996 after earning her PhD in Organizational Behavior. She teaches leadership and organizational learning in MBA and Executive Education programs, focusing on human interactions that foster successful enterprises. She is also the author of *Teaming: How organizations learn, innovate and compete in the knowledge economy*, published in May 2012.

Swedish ICT is leading a VINNOVA-funded project to develop a generic information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure for Stockholm Royal Seaport. This initiative, titled "Smart ICT for living and working in Stockholm Royal Seaport," focuses on enabling sustainable living in the city's new district.

The project brings together approximately a dozen companies from the telecom and construction sectors, along with the City of Stockholm. This collaborative effort aims to establish advanced ICT solutions for the area.

Published on December 30, 2013.

Karl Sharro is an architect, writer, and commentator on the Middle East. He is co-author of "Towards a New Humanism in Architecture" and a Senior Associate Partner at PLP Architecture in London. His architectural experience includes practice in London and Beirut, and teaching at the American University of Beirut.

He advocates for freedom of movement and immigration.

The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment is an educational charity, established by The Prince of Wales. It champions placing people at the heart of architectural design, teaching and practicing timeless, ecological methods of planning, designing, and building.

This film provides further insight into the charity and its projects, featuring interviews with Chief Executive Hank Dittmar and Ambassador George Clarke.

Jim Turner, Program Manager and Senior Real Estate and Facilities Consultant at Markon Solutions, discusses the energy-efficient retrofitting of a 1930s building.

His expertise focuses on modernizing older structures for improved sustainability and performance.

Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven by a new imperative, as Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Howard states: "Sustainability has gone from a nice-to-do to a must-do."

Howard actively promotes eco-friendly materials and practices, both internally within Ikea and to its global customer base. He also challenges other major corporations to adopt similar environmental responsibilities. (Published Oct 21, 2013)

The Hallock & McMillan Building, constructed in 1857, is Portland's oldest surviving brick commercial building. Located at 237 SW Naito Parkway, it was designed by Absalom B. Hallock, with cast-iron elements manufactured by Phoenix Iron Works (San Francisco).

Portland developer John Russell has purchased the building and is currently restoring it to its original glory.

Existing buildings consume 72% of our nation's electricity, much of which is wasted. This significant consumption, often from fossil fuels, impedes our ability to transform the energy system and prevent runaway climate change.

Join the movement to address this critical issue. Visit RMI.org/stand to get involved.

Alexandros Washburn, former Chief Urban Designer for New York City, asserts that successful urban design must prioritize pedestrians. He shared this insight during a TEDx speech in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Washburn is the author of the new book, The Nature of Urban Design, released in Fall 2013.

The book can be ordered from Amazon or purchased at your local bookstore.

The Business in the Community Ireland Summit on Corporate Responsibility: Transforming to a Sustainable Business convened its second panel on November 18, 2010.

The panel featured James Quincey (The Coca Cola Company), Sir Stuart Rose (Chairman, Marks & Spencer), Prof. Roger Steare (Cass Business School), Richard Jackson (Olympic Delivery Authority), and Gerard O'Neill (Amarach).

Physicist Geoffrey West discovered that simple mathematical laws govern cities. He found that a city's population can predict various aspects, including wealth, crime rates, and walking speed.

In his insightful TEDGlobal talk, West explains this remarkable phenomenon, demonstrating how similar scaling laws also apply to organisms and corporations.

Canadian speaker Lehna Malmkvist advocates for a fundamental shift from one-way systems to cyclical models, mirroring the natural world's inherent recycling processes. She emphasizes the need to move beyond linear consumption towards sustainable, regenerative cycles.

In her March 2012 TEDxBerlin speech, Malmkvist reviews various projects. She demonstrates these concepts in action, sharing valuable insights and lessons learned from initiatives striving for a more circular future.

Bjarke Ingels calls upon architects to evolve into designers of comprehensive eco-systems, integrating both ecological and economic principles.

Their role involves strategically channeling the flow of people and vital resources—including heat, energy, waste, and water—with the ultimate objective of enhancing the quality of life.

Chris Leinberger, a visiting fellow with the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program, spoke at NDN's Capitol Hill event on January 14, 2009.

Also a real estate developer, Leinberger discussed the future of clean transportation. He also addressed the significant role developers play in the economy, noting their connection to two of the last three recessions.

Building a home involves more than commonly thought. This video explores current harmful implications and introduces Sirewall, a healthier, more sustainable solution. For additional details, visit www.sirewall.com.

Environmental builder Meror Krayenhoff, with over thirty years of experience, invented and patented the SIREWALL system. He has received numerous awards, including thirteen Gold CAREs and six Gold Georgies, notably "Best Homebuilder in BC."

This video was awarded the Grand Prize at the AIA Florida Committee on the Environment's (COTE) 2011 Video-Arch Competition.

Learn more on ArchDaily.

The "Voices of Sustainability" video opened the Ceres Conference 2011, held May 11-12 in Oakland, California. It emphasized the concept of "built to last."

Special thanks to the Skoll Foundation and TakePart, who produced the film and purposed it for the conference. Access executive interviews from the conference here.

Author and architect Steve Mouzon, based in Miami, defines New Urbanism and its role in building a sense of place. He co-heads Mouzon Design with his wife, Wanda, and is a principal of the New Urban Guild.

The New Urban Guild, a group of architects and designers, is dedicated to studying and designing traditional buildings and places inspired by their regions. The Guild was instrumental in creating the Katrina Cottages concept and continues to foster this movement.

The Guild Foundation also hosts Steve and Wanda Mouzon’s Original Green initiative, which promotes common-sense sustainability.