Frank Gehry Slams Sustainability, Criticizes LEED
Posted By Jill Fehrenbacher On May 12, 2010 @ 11:13 am In Architecture,Sustainable Building | 2 Comments
Frank Gehry [4] is probably the most well-known living architect in the world, and because he is in such a spotlight, we would hope he would make the most of his role-model status and call attention to what we feel is one of the most pressing issues facing contemporary society: the state of the environment. Unfortunately, it seems that environmental concerns are a hard sell for this provocative & controversial architect [5]. In a public appearance on April 6th, Frank Gehry criticized LEED certification [6], saying it is it is awarded for ‘bogus stuff’ and that climate change and sustainable design are “political” issues. So was Gehry [4] stating that he opposes sustainable design flat out? Or does he have a problem with the fetishization of LEED ratings [6] and the self-righteousness of a certain element of the environmental movement?
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[5] provocative & controversial architect: http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/01/the-new-gehry-residence/
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