Ecogradia
Nirmal Kishnani
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S6E2 How to create urban public spaces that people love
As land in cities becomes scarce and expensive, public spaces are bearing the brunt. Can new models of urban development reconcile communal needs with profit? The post How to create urban public…
S6E1 Living in the city is hard, but good design can fix this
In a warming, anxious world, can buildings heal both mind and planet? Unpack how wellbeing is reshaping sustainable architecture from the inside out. The post Living in the city is hard, but good…
S5E10 This sustainable design award has launched careers — here’s how it works
Think design competitions aren’t worth your time? Laura Viscovich, Executive Director of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, shares how competition entries can turn into career…
S5E9 How sponge cities can fix urban flooding (and save millions in costs)
When it comes to extreme weather, our first instinct is to build higher walls and stronger barriers. Discover how sponge cities are turning convention on its head by embracing water instead of…
S5E8 How to design a net zero energy building: proven strategies that work
From energy budgets to climate-specific strategies, designing a net zero energy building is a puzzle with countless moving pieces. This episode reveals how to turn overwhelming complexity into…
Material smart: Designing low-carbon buildings
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…
S5E7 How greening buildings could transform our cities into thriving ecosystems
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…
S5E6 Will Indonesia’s new $33 billion capital be the end of Jakarta?
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…
S5E5 Indonesia’s new capital is its “most expensive political decision” ever
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…
5 interiors designed to boost mind, body, and work
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…
S5E3 High ambitions: Are tall buildings sustainable?
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…
Urban biodiversity: Crafting biocentric public spaces
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:…
S5E2 How solarpunk envisions a world we will want to live in __ Jay Springett
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…
S5E1 How three leaders under 40 built successful careers in sustainability
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…
Architectural acupuncture II: Hyperlocal design for community
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…
Architectural acupuncture I: Small projects, big impact
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…
Green campus blueprints: Crafting net-zero architecture
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…
S4E11 Repair, rejuvenation, and regeneration __ Season 4 insights
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…
S4E10 BIG has a plan for the planet: Can it be done? __ Bjarke Ingels
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…
S4E9 Suburbia is sprawling (and how to fix it) __ Tone Wheeler __ environa studio
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…
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