If each generation pays homage to the next by respecting and preserving the earth and its natural resources, then all life will endure and flourish in an unending circle. The legacy of each generation is to pay homage to the next by respecting and preserving the earth and its plethora of natural resources. Doing so ensures that all life endures and flourishes in an unending circle. Yet for many people, the concept of the seventh generation is a vision and not a reality. In this day and age, consumption is king.
Life is about the here and now.
More is really more. Fumbling toward the future, contemporary generations focus on themselves rather than on their children's children. Headlines of growing ozone holes and overflowing landfills permeate the newspapers, yet carpooling and recycling remain the exception. No matter how chic environmental causes may become, many people fail to listen, let alone make positive change. In the design field, however, the trend towards environmental design is setting the pace for other industries.