How Smarter Structural Design Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis | Caitlin Mueller | TEDxMIT

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What if the biggest breakthrough in sustainable construction isn't a new material—but using far less of it? MIT structural engineer Caitlin Mueller explores how architecture, engineering, and computational design can dramatically reduce the environmental impact of the built environment. With buildings responsible for roughly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, she argues that material efficiency is one of the most powerful tools available today. Drawing inspiration from nature, historical engineering, and the work of artist Janet Echelman, Mueller demonstrates how designers can collaborate with the laws of physics to create elegant, lightweight structures that use dramatically less material while remaining incredibly strong. She also showcases new computational tools developed at MIT that are reshaping architecture, public art, and the future of sustainable construction. This inspiring talk offers a vision for a future where innovation, engineering, and creativity work together

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