2023

Five Talks On Using Design for Social Impact

Socially conscious designers leverage economic, environmental, political and cultural factors and consider them in their efforts to improve the livability of the built environment.

Six Talks on Designing Cities to Include Greenspace

Cities benefit tremendously from the incorporation of greenspace, a connection to nature that is an arena to cultivate community.

Four Talks on Smart Cities: Do They Enhance or Weaponize our Environment

Technology is embedded in contemporary cities. From surveillance cameras to street lights, architects, scientists, planners, and engineers are finding new ways to streamline urban environments to improve the quality of life. Yet, some worry that increasing reliance on technology could lead to its potential abuse, especially when it comes to personal privacy.

Women Make Cities: Five Talks by Women Who Are Shaping the Urban Environment

Within the fields of architecture and urban planning, women are making their case for creating built environments that serve all genders. To close the gap of gender inequality and make spaces more inclusive and safe for women, the unique perspective provided by these speakers is essential to augmenting our idea of design. To move towards more inclusive cities, women must be at the forefront of change.

Top Picks from the 2023 Venice Biennale: The Laboratory of the Future

Leslie Lokko looks towards a “more equitable and optimistic future” as the curator of this year's Venice Architecture Biennale entitled the "Laboratory of the Future."

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