#022 - Tony Ip: How Leadership and Behavior Change Can Make or Break Sustainable Development

Did you know a city in Brazil recycles 70% of its waste? Tony Ip, founder of Tony Ip Green Architects, shares how a transformative trip to Curitiba completely changed his approach to urban planning and sustainable architecture. Learn how Tony led the construction of Hong Kong's first zero-carbon building using passive design principles and cutting-edge technology. Inspired by Curitiba’s forward-thinking mayor, Tony reinforces the role of great leadership in sustainability.  He emphasizes that true sustainability stems not just from how buildings are designed, but from transforming how people live in those buildings. Discover Tony's innovative project that transformed old glass panes into new glass blocks for a historic building, showing the creative use of recycled building materials. Tune in to explore Tony’s inspiring story and learn how small actions can drive significant impacts for a green living and a greener future. To explore more about Tony Ip and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin or visit his website tonyip.green. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠ls-projects.ch/podcast⁠⁠ Produced by: ⁠⁠flyinmedia.com⁠