Air Quote by William McDonough
“Our goal is a delightfully diverse, safe, healthy, and just world, with clean air, water, soil and power – economically, equitably, ecologically and elegantly enjoyed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sustainable Design Vision, public address, 2010
A thriving world requires clean resources and equitable, elegant solutions across economics, ecology, and society.
In simple terms: Clean, fair, beautiful world.
Key Takeaway
Promote sustainable, inclusive development.
Themes
sustainability
justice
beauty
Mood
inspired
optimistic
Type
visionary
motivational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- product design
- policy making
Key Concepts
economics
ecology
design
equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate equity into your work?
- What elegant solutions can you envision?
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