San Francisco

The Shape of Green: Aesthetics, Ecology and Design

Name: The Shape of Green: Aesthetics, Ecology and Design
Start: 2012-05-16T01:00:00
End: 2012-05-16T01:00:00
Location: SPUR Urban Center

Evening Forum

6:00 p.m. | Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Image courtesy of Island Press

How can design effectively marry art and science? Architect, designer and writer Lance Hosey advocates for how and why aesthetics should be an integral component of sustainable design. Hosey, CEO of GreenBlue, a nonprofit that works to make products more sustainable, will discuss the importance of sustainable design at all scales, from products to buildings to communities. Attendees will receive a special preview of Hosey’s upcoming book, The Shape of Green: Aesthetics, Ecology and Design. Co-presented with Island Press.

Location

SPUR Urban Center

654 Mission Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

Admission

$10 for members
$20 for non-members

Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

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