Pooran Desai
CommentZero-carbon way forward for COP21
Proven examples of low carbon development have a role to play in inspiring the confidence to make the environmental commitments we need
CommentWe need a new wave of innovation to tackle climate change
The next wave of innovation must bring together different fields of activity - a nexus of technology
CommentWatch your optimism
It鈥檚 tempting to think that doing our little bit to reduce carbon emissions saves us from having to confront the reality of what is happening to our planet - and the discomforting truth that we鈥檙e not doing enough to save it
CommentDavos, irony and how wealth disparity shapes our cities
It is not without some irony that the big discussion emerging this year at Davos is growing wealth inequalities
CommentLet's embrace the 'choice-edited' city
Willpower alone is not enough to change behaviours on key areas such as carbon reduction, we also need to 鈥榗hoice-edit鈥� our environment
CommentRetrofit for health
As we build new communities and remodel and retrofit existing towns and cities, we should see ourselves as the new front line in health provision
CommentBeyond resilient cities
The Australian prime minister鈥檚 promise to repeal the country鈥檚 carbon tax sits uncomfortably with the images of bushfires around Sydney
CommentZen and the Art of 黑洞社区 Regulations
Codes and ratings should be voluntary as we will default to mediocrity if we try to legislate for excellence
CommentLife for BioRegional after Quintain
Co-founder of BioRegional disappointed by end of Quintain joint venture but says valuable lessons can be learnt
NewsEco regulation: cutting through the green tape
The Code for Sustainable Homes and redefining zero carbon are well intentioned but, says Pooran Desai, we鈥檙e going to need a far more radical rethink if targets are to be met