There are many books and theoretical works on green buildings and sustainable design. They present innovative strategies, new technologies, futuristic projects, and ambitious goals. But the missing point is practical advice. Architects and urban planners are left to go through pages of theory and find their own ways to translate these concepts into real projects. At most, these strategies can help achieve very small environmental benefits – usually just a few percent fewer resources or less damage, but we need real sustainability, which means a circular process.
To change design and construction and save spaces, we need more than visionary ideas. We need actions that bring tangible results in the real environment, which is full of constraints and complexities. We need solutions that are not used for the sake of green certificates and marketing only, but that become mainstream in everyday urban planning, architectural design, and manufacturing.
