Coloured by Flavo

Coloured by Flavo Coordination/Researcher TUDelft/Avans: Elvin Karana Coordination WDKA: Aldje van Meer Charlotte Bik Scientist: Colin J. Ingham & Radi…

Janine Benyus – Biomimicry in action

A self-proclaimed nature nerd, Janine Benyus’ concept of biomimicry has galvanized scientists, architects, designers and engineers into exploring new ways…

William McDonough – Cradle to Cradle design

  Architect William McDonough believes green design can prevent environmental disaster and drive economic growth. He champions “cradle to cradle”…

Heather Barnett – What humans can learn from semi-intelligent slime

  Heather Barnett creates art with slime mold — a material used in diverse areas of scientific research, including biological…

Paul Stamets – 6 ways mushrooms can save the world

  Mycologist Paul Stamets lists 6 ways the mycelium fungus can help save the universe: cleaning polluted soil, making insecticides,…

Jae Rhim Lee: My mushroom burial suit

Here’s a powerful provocation from artist Jae Rhim Lee. Can we commit our bodies to a cleaner, greener Earth, even…

Michael Pawlyn – Using nature’s genius in architecture

How can architects build a new world of sustainable beauty? By learning from nature. Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of…

Mitchell Joachim [Terreform ONE] – Don’t build your home, grow it!

Soft cars, jet packs and houses made of meat are all in a day’s work for urban designer, architect and…

Rachel Armstrong – Architecture that repairs itself?

Venice is sinking. To save it, Rachel Armstrong says we need to outgrow architecture made of inert materials and, well,…

Emma van der Leest – Growing the next generation of biodesigners

Emma van der Leest dives into biodesign: the cross pollination between science, design & technology. How nature’s sustainable materials could…