Graphical abstractA catalytic system including a Pd(OAc)2-bis(oxazoline) complex bonded to 3-mercaptopropyl-functionalized silica gel is presented. The catalyst was tested for Suzuki–Miyaura reactions. The heterogeneity of the catalytic system was studied indicating that there is virtually no Pd-leaching. Furthermore, the catalyst can be reused multiple times without significant loss of stability or structure.Highlights► A Pd(OAc)2-bis(oxazoline) complex on functionalized silica gel is presented. ► The catalyst was tested for Suzuki–Miyaura reactions. ► The investigation of the heterogeneity indicated that there is virtually no Pd-leaching. ► The catalyst can be reused multiple times without loss of stability or structure.

Here, architectural and scientific researcher Rachel Armstrong questions whether the definition of ‘experimental’ green design presented here goes far enough. She urges architects to not dwell on evaluation processes, performance and ‘strategies’ and to seek a far more radical solution to sustainability, which abandons the current emphasis on industrial technologies and the existing educational and professional frameworks. In its place, she envisions employing biology as a driver for wholly new living materials and systems. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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