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Keeping an Open Mind in

ArchitectureMaking the world more sustainable

What are buildings made of?

What other materials could we use?

Which are Sustainable?

Shape

Orientation

Passive Solar

Different Kinds of Windows

How much light will come through the windows?

Passive Ventilation

Inputs

“People do not want electricity or oil, nor such economic abstractions as “residential services,” but rather comfortable rooms, light, vehicular motion, food, tables, and other real things.” – Amory B. Lovins

Unplugged

Don’t ever let anyone tell you that there is only one way to do

something

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