Michael Green Concrete Argument Analysis

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Michael Green presented a very interesting Ted Talk this week, proposing the use of wood in architecture and landscaping, rather than using steel and concrete. Mr. Green made a couple convincing arguments about the benefit of using wood when it comes to our architecture. For example, wood can give a warm feeling to a building. Mr. Green stated “you would not walk into a building and hug steel”, but more people would want to walk in and touch the wooden structures in his buildings. I can relate to Mr. Green argument of a building material can give a certain feel to the environment. Wood to me gives a heartwarming and welcoming feeling. Steel and concrete can give off a cold and unwelcoming feeling. Mr. Green also feels that using would will

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