Reframing the Sustainability Argument

This podcast features a discussion with designer Bruce Mau, who talks about sustainability and why he loves the suburbs.

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October 9, 2010, 5:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg

Climate Desk sat down with Mau, who argues that environmentalists' framing of sustainability focuses too much on the negatives of sustainability.

"Rather than talking about cost and sacrifice, he believes the emphasis should be placed on investment and opportunity. Mau aims to reshape culture and create better, greener experiences through design."

FULL STORY: Designer Bruce Mau on the suburbs, the mall, and the automobile [AUDIO]

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in Climate Desk

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