A City in Common - A Framework to Orchestrate Large-Scale Citizen Engagement around Urban Issues
Framework for citizen sensing to address urban issues through community-managed resources. Empowers local communities to collect, share, and act on data for tackling problems like damp housing in Bristol.
Floating Cities, the LEGO House and Other Architectural Forms of the Future
Explore innovative architectural projects worldwide, from waste-to-energy plants doubling as ski slopes to sustainable floating cities, showcasing how design shapes our future and adapts to climate change.
Architecture That's Built to Heal
Michael Murphy explores holistic architectural design that considers factors beyond aesthetics to create buildings that foster community and promote healing in various global contexts.
A New Understanding of Human History and the Roots of Inequality
Archaeologist David Wengrow challenges traditional narratives about civilization's origins, offering new perspectives on social evolution, agriculture, urbanization, and class systems to reshape our understanding of inequality and modern society.
The Case for Radically Human Buildings
Designer Thomas Heatherwick advocates for inspiring, soulful architecture in cities, offering a vision to break free from urban monotony and create buildings that people will cherish for generations to come.
How to Revive a Neighborhood - With Imagination, Beauty, and Art
Discover how artist Theaster Gates transforms abandoned buildings into vibrant community hubs, using culture as a catalyst for social change and urban revitalization in Chicago's south side.
Brilliant Designs to Fit More People in Every City
Innovative urban design solutions for accommodating population growth without overcrowding, featuring folding cars and adaptable living spaces to create efficient, village-like cities.
StVO hacken - Verkehrswende selbermachen
Entdecken Sie legale Möglichkeiten, die Straßenverkehrsordnung für eine nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung und Mobilitätswende zu nutzen. Lernen Sie Handlungsspielräume kennen, um aktiv Einfluss auf das Verkehrsgeschehen zu nehmen.
Wir brauchen endlich #Autokorrektur!
Diskussion über die Notwendigkeit einer Verkehrswende für eine inklusive und klimafreundliche Mobilität. Alternativen zum Autofahren und Visionen für eine gerechtere Zukunft werden vorgestellt.
Hacking Google Maps - Deutsche Übersetzung
Erforschung der Auswirkungen digitaler Kartierung auf städtische Räume und Gesellschaft. Kritische Perspektiven auf Google Maps und Smart Cities sowie Potenziale des "Civic Hacking" zur Gestaltung digitaler urbaner Infrastrukturen.
Everybody Talks About Capitalism - But What Is It?
Insightful analysis of capitalism's power and limitations, exploring its transformative impact on societies and the urgent need for a plan to address economic and climate crises.
Mogadishu Was One of the Most Beautiful Cities and It Can Be Again
Somali architect shares vision for rebuilding Mogadishu, emphasizing cultural understanding in infrastructure development to restore the city's former beauty and glory.
How the Smart City Becomes Stupid
Explore vulnerabilities in smart city infrastructure and learn strategies to protect against cyber threats in urban environments.
Building the Ground Zero Viewing Platform
Designer David Rockwell discusses the emotional journey of creating a viewing platform at Ground Zero post-9/11, exploring the intersection of design, healing, and public space.
Making Sense of Maps
Explore the fascinating world of mental maps and their impact on real-world cartography, using Dublin's bus system as a case study for improved map design.
What if Gentrification Was About Healing Communities Instead of Displacing Them
Architect Liz Ogbu challenges the narrative of gentrification, proposing a focus on spatial justice and community preservation. She advocates for equitable development that empowers residents to stay and thrive in their neighborhoods.
Empower Change - Save Mother Earth
Inspiring talk on community-driven climate action, focusing on reducing litter and raising environmental awareness through grassroots initiatives in India and the UK.
The Power of Architecture
Renowned architect Bill Chomik explores how thoughtful design can enhance lives, improve well-being, and foster community through inspiring examples of impactful structures around the world.
Why Berlin?
Explore Berlin's unique history and development through expert storytelling, uncovering the city's distinctive character and answering the intriguing question: "Why Berlin?"
Reimagining Freedom - The Freedom to Act on One’s Own Will
Empowering sustainable living through upcycling: Discover how conscious consumption and waste reduction can lead to personal freedom and environmental impact.
Traveling the Road Less Taken - Art's Transformative Power in Unexpected Places
Explore the transformative power of art in unexpected places with Aliz Ertler. Journey through architectural marvels and cultural hubs, discovering how creativity shapes societies and inspires change across the globe.