Climate action is 90% mindset and starts with a conversation
Talk given at TEDxChicago Salon: Design in 2024
Chicago, May 10th, 2024
Douglas Farr
Architect & Urbanist
About the Talk
Doug Farr is fascinated with humanity’s struggle to talk about the Climate Emergency—our unsettled emotions, how we think the world works, and the negotiation we all go through before committing to take climate action. In this funny and provocative talk Doug shares how his own personal climate action journey led him to redo his house, stay home more, and co-found the Climate Action Museum
Source: TEDxChicago
About Doug
Douglas Farr FAIA serves as the President of Farr Associates, a pioneering architecture and urban design firm based in Chicago, recognized by the New York Times for its leadership in ecologically sensitive architecture. Listed among Planetizen's 100 Most Influential Urbanists, Farr is a prominent architect, urbanist, and author, delivering keynote speeches across 37 states to inspire and shape sustainable urban practices. His contributions include founding Carbon Free Chicago, co-curating the ENERGY REVOLUTION exhibit, and establishing Chicago’s Climate Action Museum. Doug Farr's work in high-performance buildings and walkable urbanism solidifies his position as a driving force in the future of sustainable design and urban innovation.
Source: TEDxChicago
TEDxChicago Salon: Design in 2024
TEDxChicago is Chicago’s biggest stage for ideas + connection at the convergence of our culture, innovation, and democracy. Rooted in the vibrant and dynamic city of Chicago, a hub of innovation, culture, and resilience, TEDxChicago celebrates the city’s unique spirit and its history of fostering groundbreaking ideas and movements. In 2024, they hosted a Salon focused on Design to delve into the world of design and hear from exciting Chicago visionaries, architects, designers, and creatives shaping our future. Join speakers, artists, performers, and the design community, among many others for a thrilling, intimate, and immersive creative experience.
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