Look Who it Was Random video

Solar-Powered, Carbon-Sucking, Oxygen-Spewing Machine: Ghasan Doudak at TEDxUOttawa

2,785 views · Published 23 January 2014 · 13:54 · Indexed 7 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

Watch on YouTube

The presentation will explore the idea of sustainable design through the use of the most abundant resource Canada has: Wood. The emphasis will be on the choice of material and material combinations based on their impact on the environment; combining the material in such a way that the best attribute of each material is explored and highlighted; performing the design, detailing and maintenance of the building based on the principle of "cradle to cradle". The presentation looks back at some historic buildings and highlights how things were done "right"; current building design and code limitations; and finally looks into the future of design with timber and timber-hybrid buildings.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

More from this channel