Explore the concept of sustainable architecture and its potential to address global environmental challenges in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Challenge common beliefs about sustainable buildings as Professor Ardeshir Mahdavi, a renowned expert in Building Physics and Building Ecology, delves into the complexities of energy waste, resource depletion, and climate change. Gain insights from Mahdavi's extensive research in building physics, performance simulation, and human ecology as he examines the intersection of technology, energy efficiency, and occupant-centric design. Discover how this 17-minute presentation, delivered at TEDxTUWien, pushes the boundaries of conventional thinking about sustainable architecture and its role in shaping our future built environment.