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How do we design buildings and cities for a planet in crisis? And how do we create an equitable world for all life?
Join sustainability strategist and author, Nirmal Kishnani, on Ecogradia, a new weekly podcast where we explore the way forward with experts and practitioners at the frontlines of sustainable architecture and urbanism.
If you seek inspiring stories and provocative points of view, innovative ideas, and solutions that are future-ready, Ecogradia is for you. Each episode pushes the boundaries of knowledge so you can shape your own journey, beyond ‘less harm’ to ‘doing good’.
To get even more out of this podcast, go to ecogradia.com to find all our episode notes.
You can also follow us, leave a review or share your views on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
The first season of Ecogradia is sponsored by the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction.
Join sustainability strategist and author, Nirmal Kishnani, on Ecogradia, a new weekly podcast where we explore the way forward with experts and practitioners at the frontlines of sustainable architecture and urbanism.
If you seek inspiring stories and provocative points of view, innovative ideas, and solutions that are future-ready, Ecogradia is for you. Each episode pushes the boundaries of knowledge so you can shape your own journey, beyond ‘less harm’ to ‘doing good’.
To get even more out of this podcast, go to ecogradia.com to find all our episode notes.
You can also follow us, leave a review or share your views on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
The first season of Ecogradia is sponsored by the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction.
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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 spaces that people love appeared first on Ecogradia.
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 design can fix this appeared first on Ecogradia.
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 breakthroughs, even if you don’t win.
The post This sustainable design award has launched careers — here’s how it works appeared first on Ecogradia.
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 resisting it.
The post How sponge cities can fix urban flooding (and save millions in costs) appeared first on Ecogradia.
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 possibility.
The post How to design a net zero energy building: proven strategies that work appeared first on Ecogradia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore the reality of greenery in architecture — pragmatic sustainability or mere aesthetics? Leonard Ng navigates the fine line, urging honesty in distinguishing between environmental impact and visual appeal.
The post Challenging the greenery facade __ Leonard Ng __ Henning Larsen appeared first on Ecogradia.
Tackling the carbon dilemma requires a fresh perspective. Stuart Smith reveals how considering a building's entire life cycle impact can simplify carbon reduction decisions, guiding us towards more sustainable choices.
The post Simplifying the carbon conundrum __ Stuart Smith __ Arup appeared first on Ecogradia.
Many countries in the developing South seek pathways to a sustainable future. Peru-based architecture firm Barclay & Crousse offers a prism on what this looks like, when it is anchored to the specifics of people, climate and place.
The post Connecting people to place __ Barclay & Crousse appeared first on Ecogradia.
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