Launched today, CityCirc 1.0 is a computational tool developed by Exploration Architecture that makes it easier to design circular economy systems for cities and eco-industrial parks. Inspired by the interconnected and highly resource-efficient characteristics of ecosystems -
Two years ago, @Tate galleries declared a climate emergency & pledged to cut their carbon footprint by 10% by 2023. That target has already been reached, says director Francis Morris, adding that the cut should be considered alongside a previous 40% reduction since 2007.
@Tate Modern is another gallery encouraging visitors to reconnect with nature this summer. An installation named Beuys' Acorns by the artists @ackroyd_harvey has seen 100 oak saplings planted on the terrace there.
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Last week the artist duo Ackroyd & Harvey took a 16-meter-long grassy pelt they had grown in the @Tate Turbine Hall, and floated it into the River Thames https://t.co/48cBDLPRMH? @XrRebel@ExtinctionR@loubuck01@ackroyd_harvey
“Maybe it’s not about going back - maybe it’s about going forward and living in harmony with ourselves” - Ben Okri’s stirring appeal to the heart, written in living grass
Spent another day watering grass in the Turbine Hall @tate with @ackroyd_harvey - the light changes all the time and the work responds 🌱 something quite magical taking place - come see the grass tell @benokri ‘s message heartfelt message ❤️ 5 days til we are gone
@ackroydheather @Tate@benokri@kellyjohill Something magical is growing in the Turbine Hall, come and visit ... @DanHarv24257564 @ackroydheather @benokri
Tree art is putting down roots https://t.co/mAOZljxoBV via @wallpapermag ‘Beuys called for the world to become a big forest: Beuys’ Acorns declares a climate and ecological emergency and calls for a revolution of love in our relationship with nature.’ @ackroydheather
Over 500 m yr old, Welsh slate is acknowledged as the finest of its type worldwide; light grey in colour with a subtle reflective surface, the riven cut edge lends a chalky white slant to the grey & the material used in the artwork is a waste product from the roof tiling industry
@archdeclare are seeking a creative and capable person to help manage a growing network of architectural practices committed to addressing the climate and ecological emergency ... an exciting opportunity for the right candidate https://t.co/WicBkFamRK via @environmentjob
"Unlike past mass extinctions - the current crisis is almost entirely caused by us — humans. In fact, 99 % of currently threatened species are at risk from human activities, primarily those driving habitat loss, introduction of exotic species, & global warming." @lukejerram
“Ser indígena significa resistencia, lucha. Somos un pueblo que ha resistido por más de 400 años. A pesar de que hemos sufrido mucha injusticia, despojo territorial, esclavitud, marginalización, nunca hemos perdido nuestras raíces.”
@NSiekopai@XrRebel
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Join us for an evening with writers @MargaretAtwood1@GhoshAmitav & many others to raise awareness of animals at threat of extinction - "On The Brink" @lostspeciesday 30th November https://t.co/x3UNGX9EE5 @Eventbrite