The Natural Building Blocks of Sustainable Architecture

A solution to the construction climate crisis [TED Talks Daily]( [Michael Green - TED Talk]( MICHAEL GREEN - 13 min [The natural building blocks of sustainable architecture]( If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about construction. The four main building materials that humans currently use — concrete, steel, masonry and wood — have a heavy environmental impact, but what if we had a fifth option? Architect Michael Green proposes an entirely new, natural medium inspired by the structure of trees and plants. Learn more about the carbon-sequestering solution to our construction conundrum that's laying the groundwork for a truly sustainable future. ([Read transcript]() [Watch now]( [Watch now](   Trending [Gloria Chan Packer - TED Talk]( Gloria Chan Packer - 16 min [Work is not your family]( [Wendy MacNaughton - TED Talk]( Wendy MacNaughton - 13 min [The art of paying attention]( [Dan Finkel - TED-Ed]( Dan Finkel - 4 min [This one weird trick will get you infinite gold](   Test your knowledge In this new feature, we invite you to see how much you've learned from TED. Today's question: What is the biggest factor leading to the incidence and severity of hangovers? A. The type of alcohol consumed B. The amount of alcohol consumed C. The time of day that alcohol is consumed D. The mixers added to an alcoholic beverage Read the next issue of TED Talks Daily for the answer! Can't wait? Check out [this TED-Ed lesson]( to find out now. The answer to our [last question]( was "C. Timing and contrast."   Attend a TED Conference [TED Conferences]( [There's a TED event made just for you!]( Want to see the magic of TED with your very own eyes? From tech to art to education and more, our upcoming TED Conferences have something to inspire every curious thinker. Meet some of the world's most brilliant trailblazers, participate in curated workshops and make lifelong connections at a conference this year. [Apply to attend]( [Apply to attend](   Get the TED app [Download on the App Store]( [Get it on Google Play]( Copyright © 2023 TED, All rights reserved. You received this email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: [www.ted.com/newsletter]( Our mailing address is: 330 Hudson St Fl 12, NY, NY 10013. [Unsubscribe](  | [Update preferences]( | [View in browser](