Stories by William McDonough

William McDonough is an architect who has pioneered design for sustainable development. He is founder of William McDonough + Partners and McDonough Innovation and co-founder of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. Credit: Nick Higgins

Conservation

“Positive Cities” Can Improve Earth as Well as People’s Lives

Urban areas can improve the planet as well as people's lives if we design them to be much more resourceful with energy, water, food and minerals

July 10, 2017 — William McDonough

Environment

Can Soil Replace Oil as a Source of Energy? [Excerpt]

William McDonough and Michael Braungart suggest moving beyond sustainability and into practical design that can result in energy abundance

April 5, 2013 — William McDonough and Michael Braungart