The true cost of construction | Michael Green | TEDxVictoria

The global construction industry spent $13.57 trillion in 2023. The problem is, that doesn’t begin to cover the costs to our planet or society. Uncover the true cost of construction and what it means for the future of our communities. Michael Green is an award-winning architect, speaker, and author known for using design to create meaningful, sustainably built environments that benefit both people and planet. A leader in wood and bio-based construction and innovation, he has completed some of the most significant timber buildings in the world and has been recognized with over fifty international awards for design excellence, including the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Firm of the Year, Best in North America Firm Award, and four Governor General’s Medals. Lecturing internationally on mass timber and new building technology, Michael’s two previous TED talks include “The Natural Building Blocks of Sustainable Architecture” in 2023 and “Why We Should Build Wooden Skyscrapers” in 2012. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx