Brad Pitt And Green Roofs

The Hollywood actor lends his celebrity status to promote sustainable architecture.

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August 20, 2006, 9:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera


"Design e²: The Economies of Being Environmentally Conscious" is part of a recent wave of films and documentaries focused on environmental issues. The documentary is airing on PBS stations across the country, and its producers hope that the films famous narrator will help bring attention to "some of the smartest recycled, energy-efficient, materials-conscious buildings on the planet."

"The film also provides an introduction to some of the most important voices in environmentally and socially conscious design. Architect William McDonough of Charlottesville weighs in passionately on the potential for ecological disaster in China, where he is working. Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity, argues for the kind of small projects his volunteer network accomplishes, changing a few lives at a time."

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Wednesday, August 16, 2006 in The Washington Post

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