In this episode of Architect Tomorrow, Oliver talks to Gael about the conversations he's had on his Green IO podcast and they discuss advice for Architects trying to make trade offs on digital sustainability. They discuss:
- Gael's background and journey into technology sustainability
- The importance of data management in sustainable architecture
- Designing for decommissioning and maintenance
- The paradox of efficiency and Jevons Paradox- The future of sustainability in technology
- Green I/O podcast and upcoming conferences
Key takeaways:
- Architects should be mindful of data collection and storage practices.
- Consider decommissioning strategies when designing systems.
- Efficiency gains can sometimes lead to increased resource consumption (Jevons Paradox).
- The importance of a systemic approach to sustainability in technology.
Episode URLs:
Oliver's appearance on Green IO: https://greenio.gaelduez.com/e/18233q1n-33-is-open-source-and-sustainability-a-perfect-match
The Full Green IO podcast: https://greenio.gaelduez.com
Government Digital Sustainability Alliance 3 min video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du7rBQ8Z4pk
Jevons Paradox: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox
The Tech Carbon Standard: https://www.techcarbonstandard.org
Green IO London Conference (part of the API Days conference) https://www.apidays.global/london/
