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Healing the Future: Discussion points from sustainability lecture
The document discusses the importance of sustainability in the built environment and the urgent need for a shift towards positive impact construction practices. It critiques current perspectives on sustainable development and encourages collaboration and innovation to heal the future through responsible resource management and circular thinking. Key concepts include moving from a negative to a positive carbon impact and the role of community engagement and transparency in achieving sustainability goals.
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