In nature the only source of energy is from the sun. So in ecological systems everything comes from the sun through the process of photosynthesis whereas now in human built environment our source of energy is from fossil fuels, renewable, wood energy or hydro-energy but it is not from the sun. So until we are able to operate and run a human built environment by imitating photosynthesis it will be a long while before we can have a true eco-system.
We shouldn't just look at new buildings but at existing stock building because that's an even greater problem than the new buildings being built. The… - Ken Yeang
We shouldn't just look at new buildings but at existing stock building because that's an even greater problem than the new buildings being built. The…
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I think buildings should imitate ecological systems. - Ken Yeang
I think buildings should imitate ecological systems.
In my heart I believe that biology is the beginning and the end of everything. It's the biggest source of ideas, the biggest source of invention. Nob… - Ken Yeang
In my heart I believe that biology is the beginning and the end of everything. It's the biggest source of ideas, the biggest source of invention. Nob…
I'm eternally optimistic about the future. I believe that if we are committed towards it and if we continue to educate people and get the whole world… - Ken Yeang
I'm eternally optimistic about the future. I believe that if we are committed towards it and if we continue to educate people and get the whole world…
In nature the only source of energy is from the sun. So in ecological systems everything comes from the sun through the process of photosynthesis whe… - Ken Yeang
In nature the only source of energy is from the sun. So in ecological systems everything comes from the sun through the process of photosynthesis whe…
If you look into the way that materials are used in an ecological system you'll notice that you'll find that there is no waste. The waste of one orga… - Ken Yeang
If you look into the way that materials are used in an ecological system you'll notice that you'll find that there is no waste. The waste of one orga…
I think green buildings are extremely important but it's only part of the equation. A lot of people think that if I put a green building everything i… - Ken Yeang
I think green buildings are extremely important but it's only part of the equation. A lot of people think that if I put a green building everything i…
The ecologist has a much more comprehensive and holistic view of the world. We're looking at the natural environment as well as the human built envir… - Ken Yeang
The ecologist has a much more comprehensive and holistic view of the world. We're looking at the natural environment as well as the human built envir…
Better use of space, improving the insulation, getting more daylight into the buildings, reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioning and … - Ken Yeang
Better use of space, improving the insulation, getting more daylight into the buildings, reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioning and …
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