Summary: David Owen, a writer for The New Yorker, discussues the complex issues of sustainability as they relate to urban and suburban life. 'Green Manhattan,' an article that Owen wrote for The New Yorker about the city's inherent sustainability, was a major inspiration for the e² series.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Thirty years ago in Freiburg, Germany, the 'green movement' was born. Today, the city serves as a model of environmental consciousness for architects, planners, and even politicians. Its successes inspired Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, who supported many environmental initiatives in his city.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Tad Fettig, the director and co-creator of the e² series, shares his perspectives on filming in China as this sleeping giant of industry, technology, and consumer demand awakens in the 21st century.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: A closer look at how much energy is used and how much pollution is created by construction. The impact on our environment is staggering.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Meet maverick designer Cameron Sinclair, whose 'design like you give a damn' credo was an inspiration for the e² series.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Learn more about the inspirational architect Sergio Palleroni, who is introducing sustainability to poor and underdeveloped communities around the world. Palleroni is a professor at The University of Texas-Austin.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006