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Like much of the world, the United States faces a forecast of problems that entail accelerating population growth, depletion of natural resources, and erractic climatic changes. If the world continues as "business as usual," according to Lester R. Brown; mankind will inevitably cease to exist.

At the moment every nation is over extending its "capital" and desiccating its land to feed millions whom continue to proliferate at a staggerin rate. In countries such as India and Africa; where sanitation is scarce and education is primitive; they will face a foreshowing future. These countries will be the first to experience high mortality rates, major epidemics, arid farmlands, and empty water sources. Countries that are rich by unnatural assets face a predestine future of failure; if they do not alter their habits of excessive consumption. Consumers need to be aware that reducing, reusing, recycling, and conservation should be the four elements taken into practice for the institution of sustainable living.

The study of sustainability proves an arduous journey for anyone, however, its rewards will exceed the probability for enlightenment. It celebrates our reasoning for existence and it entails society to imbue green living as the norm. We [mankind] as a society can no long be prodigal to our "green neighbors." The ideology that man is superior to all other creatures is a myth. Man must co-exist with nature and ban all impuritorial antics, if we stand a chance at survival. My intention for design in temporary installations to more permanent structures will embrace innovative building ideas, the social and cultural well-being and the impervious relationship between man and nature; thus being the catalyst for a more sustainable planet. Although the architectural designs do not solve all problems we will face today and tomorrow, they do however foment new ideas to living essentially 'off-the-grid'.


- Rob Diaz