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Skyscrapers of wood: Michael Green at TED2013Skyscrapers of wood: Michael Green at TED2013

Posted By Kate Torgovnick

Architect Michael Green presents an interesting riddle: why are buildings made of wood only a few stories high when trees found in nature are remarkable for their height? Speaking in session 7 of TED2013, Green shares his deep love of wood — which he first discovered from his grandfather, a woodworker who taught him to […]

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Sustain!: The speakers in Session 7 at TED2013Sustain!: The speakers in Session 7 at TED2013

Posted By Thu-Huong Ha

It’s no longer possible to ignore the effect humans have — on the environment, on each other and on the Internet. In that spirit, this session brings together people with big ideas on responsible design, creation, consumption and eating. From a renegade gardener to energy software maker, this session takes into mind that it’s not […]