Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Bjarke Ingels (Part 2)
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Nov 22, 2024 
Bjarke Ingels, founder of the Bjarke Ingels Group, discusses innovative architectural approaches that fuse sustainability and creativity. He highlights the evolution of workspaces at Google, emphasizing their role in fostering collaboration. Ingels also explores the marvels of natural designs, like the human foot, and shares insights into floating cities combating climate change. His commitment to renewable materials, such as carbon-neutral concrete and eco-friendly practices, paves the way for a future where architecture harmonizes with nature.
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Google Headquarters Design
- Bjarke Ingels' firm, BIG, designed Google's headquarters with a two-layered structure.
- This accommodates teams, unpredictable growth, and varying work styles.
Daylight and Energy
- Google's headquarters' canopy lets in perfect daylight with ample shade, eliminating daytime lighting needs.
- The dragon scale facade turns every photon into power, making the building energy-efficient.
Luxury of Height
- True luxury in architecture is ceiling height, according to Bjarke Ingels.
- Even a few extra feet dramatically improve air, acoustics, and the sense of space.
