Addressing Colonial Legacies in Sustainable Design for Climate Adaptation
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Céline Semaan
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Summary
The article argues that sustainable design must address its historical ties to colonialism to adapt to the irreversible impacts of climate change. Céline Semaan emphasizes that the era of prevention is over, and the focus must shift to adaptive design strategies.
Key quotes
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For design to become truly sustainable in the face of rapid climate change we must first acknowledge its ties to colonialism, writes Céline Semaan.
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