Essay on Sustainability
The Green Imperative' is an exceptionally good book written by Victor Papanek, who was a prominent designer as well as an author of our time. The basis of the book is related to ecology and ethics as applied to design and architecture. The introduction of sustainability takes place thereafter. The word `sustainability' means that is not the same as environmentalism or about saving the world. But, instead to make each one of us realize that we are a part of the world and that certain actions we make can cause harm to our planet. Therefore, he agrees that we as a community should try to support life on earth, making it a better place to live in. Creating newer resources and inventions could cause less harm to our planet later on.
With references to Papanek's book `The Green Imperative' I am to give examples of existing designs that is more sustainable for the well being of our environment.
Victor Papanek
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