William McDonough: The wisdom of designing Cradle to Cradle

phroto13 Says:

Mar 4, 2009 - his website is pretty extensive on the works of his firm

forelelyon Says:

Mar 5, 2009 - we need for architecture like this

w7nter Says:

Mar 25, 2009 - Great. Part of me thinks it's insane that these are "new" ideas

straightsixstyle Says:

Mar 27, 2009 - "To use something as elegant as a tree. Imagine this design assignment: design something that makes oxygen, sequesters carbon, fixes nitrogen, distills water, accrues solar energy as fuel, makes complex sugars and food, creates microclimates, changes colors with the seasons, and self-replicates why dont we knock that down and write on it. " yes!

citizenkahn1 Says:

Apr 13, 2009 - Seems like the credo is Make money, save the planet through using resources wisely. Makes sense to me. Similar message as Amory Lovins and the Rocky Mountain institute.

trozzer1 Says:

Apr 14, 2009 - this is wondrful thinking

Beenie1984 Says:

Apr 16, 2009 - Great ideas so far. Finally it is realised that recycling isn't an endless solution for (re)production. I hope other industrial companies worldwide take an example out of this.

Gandree2 Says:

May 4, 2009 - I like his point that not everything can be made biodegradable but it can be recyclable if we are willing to pursue that goal.

northernsummergirl Says:

May 21, 2009 - This is absolutely amazing. Very different material than most naturalist type talks... as its not just about the negatives of the situation of this planet and some ways to assist in slowing down the destruction of it, but the posibilties and positive creations that are being made today to address these issues... addressing population, polution, animal life, plant life, etc... in designs for the future of this planet and all in it.

northernsummergirl Says:

May 21, 2009 - I like the manner in which this information is delivered here. The professor makes complicated stuff seem easy for everyone to understand... even with a touch of humor. I also like the BMW commercial at the end where the car comes out of the waterfall... cool. Thanks for the share ronmamita. :)

kasaisza Says:

May 24, 2009 - what an inspiring presentation, it gives me hope

whymustwe712 Says:

May 26, 2009 - Outstanding. We need more green spaces like that... its crazy how people are JUST NOW thinking these things up.

yaronimus1 Says:

Jun 5, 2009 - this is amazing. i wish cities in israel would be built like that!

because88 Says:

Jul 24, 2009 - Rational tree reverence. I love this man.

jrobrien Says:

Aug 14, 2009 - Rachel Carson's book led to ban on DDT which consigned millions in the third world to a miserable and painful death from Malaria. What kind of a culture, in the name on environmentalism, could ban a product that would have saved the lives of millions?

tmcotty Says:

Aug 20, 2009 - DDT is still used to fight malaria. It is not used where mosquitos have developed resistance to it.

reivenlocke Says:

Aug 22, 2009 - McDonough has a wonderful mind...it's just too bad he's so damn arrogant.

deliveryguybiv Says:

Aug 25, 2009 - You are an idiot jrobrien. DDT causes fetal deformities and is a poison to all life. It is not a miracle cure for malaria. Go have fun spraying DDT all over your home garden. Make sure to feed yourself and family all your delicious food.

learntoswim187 Says:

Sep 4, 2009 - If his ideas are solid, is it really such a problem that he's arrogant? It's his arrogance that helps him ensure his voice is heard, and I'm quite happy that his voice is heard. Arrogance is a quality you don't want to see in diplomats and roommates.

reivenlocke Says:

Sep 5, 2009 - Well, it's hard to get the right people to want to invest in your vision if you have a personality that rubs them the wrong way.

X3r4ph Says:

Sep 8, 2009 - His nose is whistling....

NWforager Says:

Sep 12, 2009 - isn't DDT just a short term 'fix' ? Doesn't it cause Long term effects(harm)?

ETERNALinstants Says:

Sep 19, 2009 - America isn;t doing anything like that.

mashaishaaaa Says:

Nov 8, 2009 - i'm glad that there are people like him!!

AndyOFF2 Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - i hate him... he is such arrogant person... he doesn't understand sustainable architecture... most of his projects failed... he just talk nicely and convey ppl that he is "GREAT"...