In designing the Sydney Opera House, Jorn Utzon was inspired by nature. The Utzon Design Principles cite inspiration from the harbour setting and natures organic forms, colours and light.
The building also include many features that are now recognised as sustainable design. This video, features Opera singer Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Opera House staff, students of the Multidiscliplinary Australian Danish Exchange (MADE) program and Green Building Specialists discussing Utzon`s Sustainable legacy.
MARCH 8, 1966. ARCHITECT JØRN UTZON AFTER A PRESS CONFERENCE WITH A SCALE MODEL OF THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSESydney Opera House: Inspired by Nature
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