Of all the sustainability issues our there, I feel housing is at the top of the list. Not just because housing consumes large amounts of energy and materials, but also because it has a compounding effect on our lifestyles.

There is a strong tendancy for people who live in healthy homes to lead healthier lives and demand healthier policies from government. In the near future, I hope our government will incorporate sustainability factors into the building code. William McDonough and Amory Lovins, two great sustainability leaders, have spoken out about the possibilities in the housing sector.

McDonough gives a great (short) talk about his vision of housing

And Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute talks (1.5 hours) here:

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