Vous participez à un débat avec les membres de l’équipe sur les directives de conception durable. Comment trouver un terrain d’entente ?

Make sure all the team is at the same page when it comes to sustainable design and the objectives and goals of the deliverable. Once everyone is lined, active hearing is going to be more clear. You would be surprised on how much you can learn by hearing.

On the flip side someone who doesn't know how to listen and talks over others, is most likely not going to leave a good impression. It shows that you think what you have to say is more important than others. This may seem uncoincidental, but in the setting of an interview it can make a statement that you are not easy to work with.

Acredito que precisamos buscar os pontos positivos em todas as etapas e áreas de atuação e não apenas focando no ambientalmente correto. Além de estar alinhado com as diretrizes ambientais, as questões sustentáveis precisam ser economicamente viáveis, culturalmente aceitas e socialmente justas.

Being open to all perspectives is vital in these discussions. Further, being open to the idea that perhaps parts of your own perspective are off base is also important. Be willing to champion change but also be willing to acknowledge that not ALL change is positive or necessary. Sustainability does not have a one size fits all concept, so the ability to pivot, and consider all possibilities will assist in assuring success that all can buy into

En un debate sobre directrices de diseño sostenible, encontrar puntos en común comienza con definir objetivos claros y compartidos. Podemos empezar identificando las metas esenciales, como por ejemplo minimizar el impacto ambiental y maximizar la eficiencia energética. Asegúrate de que todos los miembros comprendan y acuerden estos objetivos. Luego, explora cómo cada propuesta puede contribuir a estos fines, priorizando soluciones que alineen la sostenibilidad con las necesidades del proyecto. Fomentar un diálogo abierto y considerar la viabilidad práctica de cada idea facilitará el consenso y fortalecerá el compromiso del equipo con un diseño verdaderamente sostenible.

Clearly defined goals should grow off the back of a clear and achievable vision. The vision should be established between all of those with a shared interest, which shows the importance of listening first and then establishing a shared vision. Clearly defined goals can then be used to achieve the vision.

Education across sustainability and design is crucial. A cultural shift is needed to get people to understand the importance of design and also what sustainability is. It is more than green roofs or solar panels. Active transport routes, well positioned public amenities and carefully crafted developments can all contribute.

Flexibility, robustness and adaptability are all crucial. Proposed goals should be delivered through a well-established framework which can achieve all three.

Without flexibility any ideas are doomed to failure. We live in an ever changing and evolving world which demands the ability to adapt and change quickly to ensure relevance and accuracy. To rigidly adhere to bygone eras is a recipe for disaster

Balance priorities… and outcomes - linked to the objectives but every project is different, where can you create a positive impact? If you have 2 or three sustainability areas that are priorities above others, how can you drive the best possible outcomes from the project? Are there any areas in conflict? What are the options and which one ultimately provides the best overall balance in terms of outcome?