The best things in life are free. Going outside is free. Connecting with nature is free. And now, learning a sustainable design methodology based on nature’s functional strategies is free! We are happy to announce that MCAD’s Master of Arts in Sustainable… read more →
Much has been written about the fast-changing, transformative times we now live and work in and how this calls for new styles of leadership. Fritjof Capra, for instance, speaks of ‘emergent leadership’ which facilitates and fosters a culture of emergence… read more →
It is finally here! The first smells of wet soil and old leaves, the first sounds of lazily buzzing bees, the first tastes of … well, anything we can get fresh from a local garden! As we shake off the… read more →
If you are reading this, you have more than likely hit the metaphorical brick wall erected by conventional business. You’ve done a brilliant job making the business case for sustainability. You’ve made compelling arguments for doing well by doing good. … read more →
In a volatile business climate, companies can gain advantage by learning from natural rules Since the industrial revolution, we have achieved great feats of economic, social and technological advancement for which we can be proud. However, these are volatile times… read more →
The website Conspicuous Consumption leads off with a definition: “Conspicuous consumption is a term introduced by the Norwegian-American economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen in his book “The Theory of the Leisure Class” published in 1899. The term refers to consumers… read more →
“Nature as model, measure, and mentor” — a guiding theme of biomimicry — sounds pretty comprehensive. But when you are in the thick of an actual design process, is biomimicry itself comprehensive? The newest addition to BCI People, Stefanie Koehler, used… read more →
“Ecological thinking for radical transformation sounds great, but how do I get started?” Radical transformation of an organization requires nothing short of a complete paradigm shift – a seemingly impossible task. But let’s work backwards to reveal the starting point.… read more →
On Wednesday 19th June I was a guest of both Harvard Business Review Brasil and Infinity Conferences who were hosting their first event on the transformation of leadership in complex environments. My wife Maria Auxiliadora had been invited by the… read more →
Biomimetic Design Denise will be teaching a 10-week online course for the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) Sustainable Design Online Masters program. As it is a summer elective, it is open to the public. The course begins June… read more →