Mining the Mind

In our work, we constantly generate new knowledge and insights about sustainable development. Below, we share articles based on our work and research introducing new ways of thinking. We imagine what a sustainable society can look like, as well as publish tools and guides to help us get there.

All material is free to share and open source under Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA).

Highlights

Articles archive

Utopia splash

Failure and success in sustainable city design

Jan 2024

Learning from failed Utopia

Sustainable city design is gaining more attention as the world looks for answers to humanity's challenges on Earth. However, history shows that the pursuit of utopia often en…

Utopia splash

Jan 2024

Learning from failed Utopia

Sustainable city design is gaining more attention as the world looks for answers to hu…

Five stages of grief_Except leadership

Building personal leadership in the face of global crises

Dec 2023

Crafting hope from grief

Facing the world's crises can feel overwhelming, and understanding our emotional journey through this feeling is key. Join me as I explore how you can build leadership from u…

Five stages of grief_Except leadership

Dec 2023

Crafting hope from grief

Facing the world's crises can feel overwhelming, and understanding our emotional journ…

ESG

An overview of ESG's major landscape shifts

Dec 2023

The ongoing earthquakes in ESG-Land

In the corporate sphere, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are undergoing transformative changes, reshaping how businesses operate and report globally. Th…

ESG

Dec 2023

The ongoing earthquakes in ESG-Land

In the corporate sphere, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are und…

Screenshot-2023-01-17-at-17.56.05-1170x828.png

Understanding systems thinking and simplifying complexity

Mar 2023

The Anatomy of a System

The term “sustainable” is now ubiquitous across society, yet its actual meaning is elusive and often misunderstood. For example, despite the common assumption, there’s no suc…

Screenshot-2023-01-17-at-17.56.05-1170x828.png

Mar 2023

The Anatomy of a System

The term “sustainable” is now ubiquitous across society, yet its actual meaning is elu…

pexels-mikhail-nilov-66204271.jpg

How well-intentioned concepts distract us from our true goals

Feb 2023

Circularity is not sustainability

For a sustainable future, we will need to adopt and develop circularity across every industry and sector. Not only will it help to relieve many wicked problems associated wit…

pexels-mikhail-nilov-66204271.jpg

Feb 2023

Circularity is not sustainability

For a sustainable future, we will need to adopt and develop circularity across every i…

S_Catalyst_backside_19_v01_edit.original.jpg

Lessons in Passive design, preserving heritage & adaptive reuse

Jan 2023

Innovative buildings bolster urban sustainability

As Vietnam’s population continues to urbanize and the demand for new buildings rises, it’s increasingly important to consider the built environment’s environmental, social, a…

S_Catalyst_backside_19_v01_edit.original.jpg

Jan 2023

Innovative buildings bolster urban sustainability

As Vietnam’s population continues to urbanize and the demand for new buildings rises, …