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Ladina Schöpf
#057 - Andrew Patterson: This Building Will Last 1,000 Years. Its Carbon Footprint - Less Than One Flight. Why Beauty Is the Key to True Sustainability in Architecture
48 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2025 at 5:42 pm.
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What if the most sustainable building is also the most beautiful one?

New Zealand architect Andrew Patterson shares how ancient villages, earthquake rubble, and cliffside cottages have shaped his belief that buildings should belong to the land. He explains why true sustainability starts with beauty - and how architecture can help us feel at home on the planet.


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