New Language of Carbon Diagram by William McDonough + Partners

Eco architect William McDonough unveils new language to end the war on carbon

11/16/2016

New Language of Carbon Diagram by William McDonough + Partners

The first way to end the war on carbon, according to the co-author of <em>Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things</em>, is to stop calling it a war. Architect and designer <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/william-mcdonough/" target="_blank">William McDonough</a>, who recently unveiled plans for the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/massive-food-hub-in-denmark-is-agricultures-answer-to-silicon-valley/" target="_blank">'Silicon Valley of Agriculture' in Denmark</a>, has established a new language for carbon that acknowledges the way the element can be used "safely, productively and profitably."

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New Language of Carbon Diagram by William McDonough + Partners

The new language is designed to recognize how carbon can be an asset.

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Carbon cycle diagram

William McDonough argues carbon is an element that we should embrace, rather than demonize.

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New Language of Carbon Diagram by William McDonough + Partners

William McDonough aims to see the carbon cycle incorporated into human designs.

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New Language of Carbon Diagram by William McDonough + Partners

William McDonough believes the best way to end the war on carbon is to stop calling it a war.

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New Language of Carbon Diagram by William McDonough + Partners

Portrait of William McDonough.

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The first way to end the war on carbon, according to the co-author of Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, is to stop calling it a war. Architect and designer William McDonough, who recently unveiled plans for the 'Silicon Valley of Agriculture' in Denmark, has established a new language for carbon that acknowledges the way the element can be used "safely, productively and profitably."

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