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

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Melting ice – melting societies

Climate change, world politics, oil exploration, huge social challenges and an overcharged ecosystem. Join us in trying to understand the Greenlandic system. A country, vast …

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1 + 1 = 3

We continuously try to increase our understanding of the world around us. One typical way of doing this is by creating models that simulate reality. We simplify the world, br…

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RecoveryPark Detroit site visit

Detroit can use some support. To do this, Gary Wozniak founded RecoveryPark 4 years ago to find ways to create jobs, recover urban wasteland, and provide food in the widespre…

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Labels don't guarantee sustainability

A sustainability certification can help to communicate results. However, a certificate means little if those results are not based on a broader strategic vision and actions w…

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The SiD definition of Sustainability

Sustainability is arguably the most crucial challenge of our century and has become the main driver of many emerging programs and initiatives in society. However, it's also o…

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Methods for Urban Traffic Reduction

Traffic is a major concern in all urban areas. This article outlines effective tools to reconsider how people move through cities, and find effective solutions to reduce traf…

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