RSSWendy Brawer Shares Thoughts on The Impact of Design
| Interview/Lecture Info | |
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| title: | Wendy Brawer - Interview - Green Map System |
| date: | 2007-07-17 |
| transcripts: | downloads complete Interview/Lecture transcripts |
| introductory slide: | Speaker Intro Slide  |
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| profile: | Wendy Brawer is Green Map System's Founder and Director. She has been an eco-designer, public educator and consultant since 1990. Brawer created the first Green Apple Map of New York City in 1992 and published the 5th citywide edition in 2006. Wendy initiated the global Green Map System in 1995 and leads its development. She is founder of a small eco-design firm, Modern World Design, focused on energy generation and waste reduction. She has taught at NYU, Cooper Union and presented at more than 25 universities and conferences. Recognition includes Woman of Earth/Terre de Femmes (Yves Rocher Foundation 2005), Designer in Residence, (Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum 1997) and a Sea Change Award (Gaea Foundation 2003). During this interview, Brawer discusses the impact of her design background on her entrepreneurial ventures and also shares thoughts on sustainability and the influence of her Green Map organization. To learn more about Wendy Brawer, please visit her website. |
