Influential Figures in Sustainability
- David W. OrrA writer, scholar, and professor at Oberlin College, Orr's career spans from the late 20th century to present day.
- William McDonoughLeader of a New York architecture firm, McDonough has incorporated environmentally sustainable practices into his work from the late 20th century to present day.
- John MuirDuring the mid 19th century to the early 20th century, Muir helped to establish principles of preservation in the United States and helped to establish the United States National Park system.
- Aldo LeopoldDuring the early to mid 20th century, Leopold developed concepts of environmental ethics and formed the science of wildlife management.
- Rachel CarsonDuring the mid 20th century, Carson's influential books helped the global environmental movement advance.
Helpful Resources
The Sustainability Revolution by Publication Date: 2005Excellent resource concerning the history of sustainability and perspectives from the sectors of community, commerce, resource extraction, ecological design, and the biosphere.- Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation byPublication Date: 2012Chapter 1 provides an overview of sustainability and how to measure human impact.
Sustainable Construction by Publication Date: 2016Addresses design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings including architecture, engineering, and construction, materials selection, and building systems.
- The Hannover Principles: Design for SustainabilityPages 2-12 outline the idea of sustainability in the context of design.