Erik Olsen is quoted in the newly released U.S. Sustainable Design Report 2026 by METROPOLIS. In the section “Quicker, Simpler, Easier, Better,” Olsen discusses “soft cooling” (or hybrid cooling) as an alternative to conventional air conditioning, emphasizing the importance of designing spaces to use only the small amount of tempered fresh air required for air quality—rather than relying on fully sealed, mechanically intensive systems.
For more than 40 years, METROPOLIS has been a trusted resource for architects and interior designers. The U.S. Sustainable Design Report 2026 draws on the publication’s expertise and network to present a comprehensive snapshot of sustainable architecture and design in the United States for 2025–26, highlighting the tools and technologies reshaping the built environment.