Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Refurbishment Of 906 School In Sabadell / H Arquitectes. Image © Adrià GoulaThis article is part of our new Opinion section, a format for argument-driven essays on critical questions shaping our field.The modern sustainability project is built on the promise that evolving technologies can reconcile urban and economic growth with ecological responsibility. By the metrics developed by the built environment professions and the policies adopted by governments, progress is tangible and ac