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

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="https://inhabitat.com/tag/william-mcdonough/" target="_blank">William McDonough</a>, who recently unveiled plans for the <a href="https://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."

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

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

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

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

Portrait of William McDonough.