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How to build resilience through architecture (w/ Alyssa-Amor Gibbons)
Apr 22, 2024
Climate activist and architect Alyssa-Amor Gibbons discusses using design to build resilience in the face of climate change. She explains how architecture can change our relationship with the planet and honor indigenous communities. Topics include integrating nature and technology in architecture, Caribbean history, and sustainable practices.
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- Architecture can change our perspective and relationship to the planet, honoring indigenous communities.
- Integrating indigenous architectural references in designs can create culturally relevant and sustainable modern architecture.
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Alyssa Amor Gibbons' Focus on Climate Resilience in Architecture
Alyssa Amor Gibbons, an architectural designer specializing in sustainable and resilient designs, draws inspiration from growing up in Barbados, a place deeply connected to nature. She emphasizes the impact of witnessing the changes in marine life and natural events over time due to climate change. She blends traditional techniques with modern technologies in her designs to enhance resilience, believing architecture can be a tool not just for survival but for thriving in an unpredictable world.
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