This Land Is OUR Land . . . Greening Architecture, Ethics and the Environment

The earth is in trouble. Our environments are changing due to the rampant development of our civilizations. Much has been contended about it, including controversial discussions over global climate change, pollution, resource depletion and economic warfare as well as issues generated by power deregulation, suburban sprawl and information technology. However, what cannot be disputed is that this change is occurring at a more rapid pace than at any other time in our history. The price of fuel in the European Union has been almost three times higher than in the United States. This reality has forced the implementation of European concepts of sustainability much earlier than the recent explosion of American sustainable practice. How well do the ideals for “going green” work when confronted with the situations of real clients, real sites and real buildings? In principle and in fact, we can learn much from the lessons of great innovators and practitioners who have been thinking and building green for over thirty years. Ian Ritchie, ukbased architect, artist, environmentalist and an innovator in engineering, construction and materials, will present a lecture on his pioneering work and issues of sustainability. The lecture will be followed by a discussion moderated by Frances Anderton, host of dna: Design and Architecture on KCRW. Ritchie is the director of Ian Ritchie Architects Ltd, which he founded in 1981. He also cofounded the engineering firm Rice Francis Ritchie with Peter …

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