Aim High: Pressing for a Radical and Global Approach to Sustainable Design. (3rd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robertson, Craig
• Other Names: Nastasi John guestEditor.; May Ed guestEditor.; Snell Clarke guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Architectural design. Volume 88:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 128
• Page End: 133
• Publication Date: 2018-01-03
• Subjects: Hurricane Sandy -- UK -- Mexico -- Claire Weisz -- Adam Cohen -- Clarke Snell -- Ann Holtzman -- Graham S Wright -- 2015 Deregulation Act -- Zero Carbon Homes target -- Code for Sustainable Homes -- BREEAM -- Gro Harlem Brundtland -- Alexandros Washburn -- John Nastasi -- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work -- Terri Peters -- Allford Hall Monaghan Morris -- University of Amsterdam -- Bronwyn Barry.cp; 729
• DOI: 10.1002/ad.2268
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-8504

Abstract

Abstract : The importance of major progress in designing for sustainability and resilience is indisputable, and the arguments put forward throughout this issue of 3 are highly commendable. But – asksCraig Robertson, Head of Sustainability at London architecture firm Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) – do they go far enough? Are we still too focused on our own backyards rather than the needs of our fellow human beings worldwide? Have we yet grasped the level of adaptability that is required not only to protect us in the present, but to future‐proof the built environment for generations to come? And what must governments, professional bodies and indeed individuals do to bring about the total paradigm shift that is so urgently needed?