Architecture: Ford Rouge Dearborn Truck Plant

"Designers must become leaders, and leaders must become designers."

--William McDonough

William McDonough + Partners translated their eco-efficient design philosophy for Ford's 1.2 million square foot truck plant. This project redirects the ideals of a symbol of the Industrial Revolution, Ford, to align them with the ideals of sustainability through good design.

Just 5 days after the roof was put down, local killdeer birds arrived on the roof and settled into their nests.

Transforming an environmentally devastating industrial site into a fertile, habitable locale for wildlife and vegetation was no small design feat.

Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford declared that the restoration would "transform a 20th century industrial icon into a model of 21st century sustainable manufacturing."

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Fashion: Organic by John Patrick

"I envision a world in the near future where people won't ask 'Is it organic?' but say, 'Of course it's organic!'"

--John Patrick

John Patrick's clothing line Organic presents a revolutionary idea in a design area usually unconcerned with environmental implications: that was is good for fashion can also be good for the Earth.

From top to bottom: organic American wool jacket, recycled wool and Japanese organic cotton vest, organic jungle cotton henley, recycled wool pant, recycled from 8th avenue silk scarf; baby alpaca sweater, organic cotton collarless shirt, recycled wool pant; organic cotton classic shirt, recycled wool pant, organic American wool tie.


From top to bottom: organic American wool embroidered jacket, organic cotton turtleneck, New York state suede skirt; New York state suede jacket, recycled wool skirt, organic cotton turtleneck; organic Japanese cashmere coat, organic cotton turtleneck.


From top to bottom: recycled embroidered cotton blouse, organic cotton shrunken tee, Italian organic cotton trouser; John Patrick in some of the Peruvian cotton he uses; New York state suede jacket, organic cotton shrunken tee, organic cotton trouser, Mongolian cashmere scarf.




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