*Theory Hour*

Today in theory hour, John Lynn was our speaker. The featured topic was Architecture in 2030. He not only taught us how to build sustainable buildings but also how to restore the buildings that already exist. It is important to keep the buildings we have now to be able to restore them instead of just starting fresh with everything. He also talked about how it was important to build carbon neutral buildings. In order to do this, you would need to use solar panels as well as recyclable materials. This would produce less carbon within the air which would help to stop global warming. It would also produce better health for human beings. When constructing a building, he mentioned that it was important to make it where it can still be used 130 years from now. John Lynn also talked about the LEEDS program in which he mentioned the Aproximenty Hotel. Sustainability is a process which we have heard every speaker say so far this year. It takes time, effort, and patience. In doing all of this, we are making the world a better place to live. It is not as healthy as it once was, and neither are we. Since we have been the one’s to destroy the innocent Earth, we too are the ones who can begin to make a change.