Architect Gordon Gill has a holistic approach to design, creating positive energy buildings that work with their natural surroundings. He walks through the Chicago Decarbonization Plan which allows urban population density to increase while a metropolitan city's carbon footprint decreases. In addition, he shows off stunning buildings that puncture the stratosphere. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)