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Whether it's designing efficient skyscrapers, creating whole cities which aim to be carbon neutral or re-building out of the rubble created by natural disasters, architects are changing the way we experience the built environment, finding solutions to the ecological challenges -- big and small -- of the 21st century.

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China's new great wall Forget the "Bird's Nest" and the "Water Cube". If you're traveling to China this summer look out for a glittering new landmark structure in Beijing.	Sim Van der Ryn - Pioneer of green architecture Pioneering green architect Sim Van der Ryn talks to Principal Voices about his passion for sustainable design.
Curtain power's coming Curtains that convert sunlight to energy? They're not available at your local hardware store yet, but architect Sheila Kennedy says it's only a matter of time.	An upturn for the upturned table? Battersea Power Station, one of London's most iconic buildings, may soon come back to life.
Organic by design Product designer Agustin Otegui's futuristic Nano Vent-Skin concept takes a novel look at mitigating climate change.	More stories Citizens or customers? The ultimate in recycling Borrowing from nature A walk through the treetops Illuminating Africa Walking to the South Pole RSS feed: Design for Good

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The second debate: Singapore, July 9

Our Principal Voices will be discussing Design for Good at the second of this year's debates in Singapore on July 9. Send your questions to our panelists using the form on the front page.

Daniel Libeskind

His buildings are some of the most recognizable and radical designs of the early 21st century.

Cameron Sinclair

Bringing design to some of the world's most impoverished and disaster-hit communities.

Peter Head

The award-winning architect is playing a leading role in the plans to build an eco-city in Dongtan, China.

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