The Ethics Of Brick

"For many designers this 'new dimension' is not new, since the primary aim of sustainability--its so-called "triple bottom line"--is to maximize ecological, economic, and social value. Yet despite this goal, the building industry's green standards typically emphasize the first two values over the third. So how can designers champion social justice? One way is to reorient architects' traditional focus on wealthy clientele by embracing neglected or disadvantaged communities...