Episodes
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Timber is having its moment in the global sustainability discourse. Will it replace concrete and steel, or be used in combination to usher in a new era of low-carbon construction?
The post Material smart: Designing low-carbon buildings appeared first on Ecogradia.
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As cities grow greener, plants are often used as superficial decoration. But what if architecture could create genuine ecosystems? Catie Ryan Balagtas and Anuj Jain reveal how buildings can support all life.
The post How greening buildings could transform our cities into thriving ecosystems appeared first on Ecogradia.
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What makes people choose a new city as home? Ridwan Kamil returns to share how Nusantara aims to evolve from master plan to living city, all while balancing bold aspirations with the practical steps needed to build a thriving capital.
The post Will Indonesia’s new $33 billion capital be the end of Jakarta? appeared first on Ecogradia.
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New capital cities rarely succeed. Will Nusantara — Indonesia’s largest urban gamble to date — be different? In this episode, we find out how Nusantara will avoid the pitfalls of planned cities from the past.
The post Indonesia’s new capital is its “most expensive political decision” ever appeared first on Ecogradia.
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How can we design interiors that not only minimise environmental harm, but also actively promote human well-being? Some architects and designers are sparking fresh ideas about how our built spaces can perform better.
The post 5 interiors designed to boost mind, body, and work appeared first on Ecogradia.
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Are skyscrapers environmental foes or allies? It's a thorny debate, but tall buildings are likely here to stay. Can these giants evolve from being part of the problem to pillars of a sustainable future?
The post High ambitions: Are tall buildings sustainable? appeared first on Ecogradia.
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In many cities today, there is a striking disconnect between people and nature. Can biocentric urban landscapes help integrate social functions with natural systems?
The post Urban biodiversity: Crafting biocentric public spaces appeared first on Ecogradia.
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The solarpunk movement in fiction, art, fashion, and activism imagines a sustainable civilisation and considers how we get there. After gaining traction for a decade, how does it align with the latest thinking in regenerative design?
The post How solarpunk envisions a world we will want to live in __ Jay Springett appeared first on Ecogradia.
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None have reached age 40 yet, but each is in a position of influence in the sustainability space. Looking back, did it all go to plan? How is passion kept alive, against the odds? When saving the planet, is work-life balance a luxury?
The post How three leaders under 40 built successful careers in sustainability appeared first on Ecogradia.
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A hyperlocal building taps into the knowledge, skills, and resources indigenous to a place. How can the very act of constructing it engage and positively transform a community?
The post Architectural acupuncture II: Hyperlocal design for community appeared first on Ecogradia.
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In resource-constrained places, small can be powerful. How can a building, acting strategically as an acupunctural node, transform its neighbourhood socially, economically, and ecologically?
The post Architectural acupuncture I: Small projects, big impact appeared first on Ecogradia.
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The path to net-zero energy is filled with promise. Campus buildings offer a unique opportunity: they can be testbeds for new ideas and may also double as teaching tools.
The post Green campus blueprints: Crafting net-zero architecture appeared first on Ecogradia.
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Can architecture heal our planet? In this bonus episode, we delve into the power of regenerative design. From restoring existing structures to rethinking material ownership, find out how sustainability and healing go hand in hand.
The post Repair, rejuvenation, and regeneration __ Season 4 insights appeared first on Ecogradia.
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All the noise around sustainability can be dizzying. In this episode, Bjarke Ingels returns to discuss BIG’s Plan for the Planet. Can a global framework based on real-world strategies help us achieve better individual solutions?
The post BIG has a plan for the planet: Can it be done? __ Bjarke Ingels appeared first on Ecogradia.
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How will Australia reconcile its sprawling suburbs with urgent sustainability needs? Tone Wheeler addresses this tension, challenging deeply ingrained cultural norms. Are tightly knit urban communities part of the solution?
The post Suburbia is sprawling (and how to fix it) __ Tone Wheeler __ environa studio appeared first on Ecogradia.
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How to unlock the mind to produce better designs, faster? Võ Trọng Nghĩa explores this question, revealing a philosophy where meditation is the key to healing ourselves and saving the planet.
The post Calm the mind, connect with place __ Võ Trọng Nghĩa __ VTN Architects appeared first on Ecogradia.
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Factories have always been designed for profitability. However, as the Covid pandemic highlighted, a focus on worker well-being is equally important. Can industrial building typologies rise to the challenge?
The post Industrial architecture: For efficiency and well-being appeared first on Ecogradia.
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Imagine a world where your carpet reduces atmospheric carbon. In this episode, discover how Interface is making this a reality. Liz Minné discusses a range of innovative strategies that redefine our expectations of flooring.
The post Raising the floor on innovative carbon solutions __ Liz Minné __ Interface appeared first on Ecogradia.
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Navigating conservation and social equity, Brinda Somaya reveals how these considerations blend into a position on sustainability in India. She offers a blueprint for design that is low-impact, contextual, and compassionate.
The post Guardian of the built and unbuilt __ Brinda Somaya __ SNK appeared first on Ecogradia.
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Traditional architecture is a melting pot of history, culture and knowledge-systems spanning centuries. Its continued decline globally begs the question: what can the past offer to the present and the future?
The post Heritage and tradition: Innovating for a sustainable future appeared first on Ecogradia.
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