If we want to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about building. The four main building materials humanity currently uses – concrete, steel, masonry and wood – have a significant impact on the environment. But what if we had a fifth option? Architect Michael Green proposes an entirely new, natural medium inspired by the structure of trees and plants. Learn about the carbon-sequestering solution to our building problem that lays the foundation for a truly sustainable future.

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