Concept Solutions

One of the things I get asked quite often is whether or not the solution must be in existence. Well, the answer is both a yes and no.

There is no need to reinvent the wheel. If there is a good solution that is already out there that we should push for, why not? On the other hand, if you find that none of the solutions you've found meet the requirements, why not think of one of your own. Here is where it becomes tricky.

For example, one solution might be to ship everyone out of earth into another planet. While that is a new idea, it isn't so convincing because it isn't feasible. At least within the next 50 years - by which time we'd probably be dead. Whatever new 'concept' solution you recommend, you ought to explain why even though it is not in existence now, we might be able to expect it to materialise soon.



As promised, I leave with you this last video of William Mcdonough who will introduce Cradle to Cradle design. His approach is to design by looking at the entire system though it isn't quite explicit. Enjoy!