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Creating a Blue/Green Vision in Copenhagen (via Ode Magazine)

UIA's "Sustainable by Design Strategy" for Copenhagen

The UIA (International Union of Architects) is launching its “Sustainable by Design Strategy” in Copenhagen. During COP15, UIA is organizing an Open Forum by the title ‘Sustainable by Design’ – featuring films, lectures, exhibitions, workshops and awards at the Copenhagen School of Architecture.

“Architecture must utilise holistic, integrative methods from the smallest scale up through that of city and regional planning, never forgetting that buildings, landscapes, the natural environment and infrastructures are all essential elements in creating a sustainable future. A careful and considerate design of forms, geometry and spatial strategies, married with the appropriate materials, equipment and functional distribution can reduce the use of resources, greenhouse gas emissions and overall environmental impact by 50% to 80%.”

via www.uia-architectes.org

Climate Change and Culture Shift?

FLYP is an amazing online/multimedia magazine. In this essay, Alan Stoga wonders about "Change We Don't Think We Can Afford".