Isn’t it Time for a Slow (Green) Building Revolution?
Think of the sustainable design revolution similar to the slow food movement which began in Italy as a way to combat the American fast food invasion, the use of hundreds of chemicals in processed foods, and the lack of harmony and community in the basic cultural process of eating.
Just like the slow food movement, the “slow building” revolution focuses on creating designs that are appropriate for a given bioregion, taking into account climate, natural resources, local economies, indigenous building styles and cultural values. It is opposed to the widespread internationalization of buildings, in the post-modern era, to the point where you can’t tell what climate or country a building is from, because all office buildings look (and function) more or less alike. The slow building revolution looks to slow down the design process so that there is time to consider a sustainble design approach that takes more into account than just budget and schedule.
Check out the full article at IGreenbuild.com.
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