We live in a big world on a small planet. We are more than seven billion people on Earth. In a few decades, we will be ten billion. Man has become a force of nature that is pushing the systems of the earth out of balance. We need to rethink the way we build and live. Good Buildings on a Small Planet portrays eight Danish architectural firms who strive to define new ways forward. They are creating new architecture where sustainability is not simply a question of consuming less, but also about giving more. More beauty. More meaning. More community. Architecture can contribute to a sustainable development not only by reducing negative climate impact, but also by enriching our daily lives, making a sustainable lifestyle the meaningful and desirable choice. What is a good building on a small planet? How can we create a rich and humanist architecture that is built on a profound respect for local as well as global resources? The book presents eight different answers that are framed by thought