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Building with Purpose: The Role of Ethics in Architecture and Design
DATE: 07/10/24Where we are now in architecture and design has surpassed that definition Vitruvius quoted in the 1st Century BC regarding the qualities of architecture: “venustas, utilitas, firmitas.” For me, Architecture is beyond aesthetics or functionality; it i...
What are the Challenges of Inclusive Design?
DATE: 22/07/24Addressing the changing needs of a constantly evolving population is difficult to predict given the demographics and emergence of social, economic and technological trends. The rise in urbanisation and changes in family structures call for living spa...
Designing for Tomorrow: Creating Spaces that Welcome Everyone
DATE: 27/06/24What steps are we taking to guarantee that our spaces promote inclusivity? At the recent Disability Inclusive Infrastructure & Cities Summit, where I had the chance to speak on a panel, we explored global perspectives on creating inclusive infras...
Exploring Sustainability in Architecture: A Collaborative RIBA Workshop
DATE: 21/11/23I was recently invited to take part in a very exciting workshop organised by RIBA. Aimed at professionals familiar with AI, we were tasked with the preparation of a proposal for a building in Dubai using AI tools and teamwork from one of the followin...
Biophilic Design: Answering the Call of the Wild
DATE: 09/10/23As a professional in the building industry, have you ever stopped to consider the impact of our concrete cities on our health and well-being? Have you wondered about the concrete jungles we've built and the natural habitats we have displaced? Every d...