I was introduced to William McDonough and his book Cradle to Cradle by Jane while working with her on this project. It is a fantastic book that seems to aim to change the way the reader thinks more than teach a lesson.
I just listened to a talk he gave a few years back on the Social Innovation Conversations podcast that is an excellent introduction to his ideas and way of thinking. It’s definitely worth the hour listen.
-- MattShanley
For Video of McDonough, try Google Video:
video.google.com/videosearch?q=William+McDonough
Enjoy indeed.
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Whats so important is the idea of not just fixing/bandaiding the problems we have, but revisioning from the beginning to the end, using design as a basic tool. So if we design a product or a building or anything, how do we build a concept of positive emissions into every stage of the process, so that we aren’t just eliminating and reducing damage, but instead creating objects that generously give back to the world… A beautiful notion. And essential
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Climate Commons is part of Jane D. Marsching’s project: Arctic Listening Post
Currently on view at The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
At the ICA Climate Commons can be viewed on laptops in the Climate commons Lounge, which provides a modular social space for conversation and inquiry. The Lounge’s furniture was created by Marsching with Justin C. Knapp and Christopher Wawrinofsky with upcycled materials from the construction of the new ICA building
12/20/06 - 3/11/07
