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A collection of transdisciplinary essays by scholars and designers which explore humanity’s relationship with the planet, its ecosystems and inhabitants, now and in the future. Global challenges like climate change and ecosystem degradation are proving that a singular disciplinary approach is inadequate to respond to issues where societal behaviours, individual choices, political decisions, economic, technological and scientific developments are so densely entangled - not least in design. But what happens when we turn things around and decentre “the human” to look at our relationship with...

'Mind-shifting, heart-lifting' ISABELLA TREE 'Inspiring and essential' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS 'As entertaining as it is enlightening' INDEPENDENT, ★★★★★ Nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. But today the majority of the world’s population lives in some form of urban environment...

He explains the idea of “Cradle to Cradle”, and how humans can become tools of the natural world once more. He explores the difference between a consumer and a customer, explains what is meant by accruing a “materials bank”, and proposes how we can turn sewage treatment plants into nutrient management plants. He is an anticipatory design architect. But more than that he is a philosopher for the 21st century, and is asking some of the most critical questions we should be thinking about in these challenging times.

The Nature of Fashion is an epic sweep through history, revealing how plants have been used to make and dye our clothes. Textiles have transformed the human world–and the natural world. Now we need to re-root clothes-making in plants, rather than plastic, to find a new material future. Fashion is at a turning point–to look forward, we need to look back.

“Uprooted reveals how a late-life uprooting changed Dickey as a gardener.” —The Wall Street Journal When Page Dickey moved away from her celebrated garden at Duck Hill, she left a landscape she had spent thirty-four years making, nurturing, and loving. She found her next chapter in...

From bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis comes a treasure trove of answers to questions about our world. Was there an Atlantis? What's the smallest country in the world? What's the difference between a jungle and a rain forest? Kenneth C. Davis, author of Don't Know Much About History, Don't...

Feral by Design is a podcast stealing nature’s smartest strategies for our everyday chaos. Short, playful episodes grounded in real science, told through messy, self-deprecating stories. Some dive into real-world examples, others explore fresh frameworks inspired by nature. It's Biomimicry with the door left open: smart ideas from nature, made relatable, practical, and surprisingly fun. Nature owns the patent - we get to copy it.

Welcome to Design Meets Insight, a new podcast series where we share some of the fascinating and inspiring conversations we have with creators and innovators who work in and around the world of design. At Heta, our focus is on people and how we can create uplifting and delightful places for people to live well, now and into the future. This podcast is centred around just that, and explores how we can prioritise healthy living, social equity and resilience to create sustainable buildings, communities and cities. Design Meets Insight is hosted by Namrata Krishna, Design Strategy Lead at Heta. ...

Design Echo adhering to bringing about a change in Architecture/Interior Design Fraternity, where great minds can stretch the real dimensions, address the current state of Architecture and locate the crux of Architectural Future. The integration of great minds via this Summit will hopefully make the young and the grown to find the purpose behind Architecture and it’s meaning. PODCAST From Greatest Minds and World-Changing Thinkers in Architectural and Interior Design Community Initiative by The Architect's Diary.

Hoe komen we deze klimaatcrisis uit? Luister naar de podcast Design met oog voor het klimaat: een inspirerende podcast van Interface Benelux waarin experts ingaan op de meest urgente klimaatkwesties, inzichten geven en misschien nog wel belangrijker: oplossingen aandragen! De afleveringen zijn beschikbaar op alle grote podcast directories. Zoek naar Design met oog voor het klimaat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women are living, learning, and leading towards a sustainable future. Their stories can help us all accelerate toward that vision in the built environment. Design the Future is a podcast created to elevate and explore the voices of women driving sustainable practices in the built environment and related fields. Lindsay Baker, a sustainability and social impact leader, and Kira Gould, a writer and communications strategist, host these conversations.

Our food system isn't broken, it was designed this way. And if it was designed this way, then it’s time for a redesign. That’s why we created this podcast. We believe in dialogue, collaboration, and creative inquiry, and talking to the people who are building the food systems we’ll need in the future ... right now. Let's dig in. For more info, visit www.ideo.com/food

Welcome to Material Forum, the official podcast from ecomedes exploring the future of sustainable building. Material Forum brings you conversations with thought leaders and innovators who are driving meaningful change in the building industry. Each episode explores cutting-edge building science, innovative products, and forward-thinking approaches to sustainable construction that are reshaping how we build our communities.

Supporting social changemakers to engage Indigenous planning methods as they remediate contaminated and neglected land and make way for healthy communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast offers a deep dive into some of the big issues surrounding forests and our relationship to them and serves as a platform for cross-disciplinary discussion. Drawing on the work of scientists, conservationists, forestry professionals, academics, designers and architects, Words on Wood is a space for frank reflection on the challenges and opportunities presented by working with forests. Created in conjunction with Disegno, the Quarterly Journal of Design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

你好！Whether you're saying 'nihao' for the first time or debating China's tech trends in Mandarin – welcome to Chinese Around You, where language meets living culture! As a TESOL educator & CATTI-certified translator with 10,000+ teaching hours, I’ve seen learners struggle with two things: 1️⃣ Finding materials that grow with their level (from HSK1 beginners to HSK6+ advanced learners) 2️⃣ Understanding the ‘why’ behind Chinese habits– not just the language, but the culture that shapes it That’s why every episode gives you: ✅ Multi-level nuggets: HSK words ...

Circularity invites you to join us for The Redesign of Everything, (TRE) a podcast that shares the work of the changemakers, the designers and practitioners who are shaping a better future now. A future that works with nature not against it and unlocks a better way of doing business for people and planet prosperity using circular principles. Less than 10% of the world is circular so we have the opportunity to redesign almost everything. So let’s get started. The redesign of everything podcast is designed + delivered by Circularity. A circular design and innovation partner to a new breed of ...

A continuation of thought provoking discussions between three best friends. Presenting the world as perceived by them, for all to explore.

A podcast where we dive from the ordinary, leap into the extraordinary, and tell things how it is! We have a lot of fun, and you should too!So, what are you waiting for? Join us in our adventure!