Here’s a stark reality: Despite having more information than at any point in history about humanity’s role in climate change and the importance of reducing our environmental impact, over the last decade, the U.S. building industry
has steadily increased the amount of waste it produces. This is troubling, especially considering that the built environment contributes a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. In response, we, as a design community, bear the responsibility and have the opportunity to actively address climate change through design.
