TED Radio Hour The Power Of Spaces
Jul 24, 2020
Join Michael Murphy, architect and founder of Mass Design Group, as he discusses how structures can promote healing. David Byrne, of Talking Heads fame, shares insights on how performance spaces influence music. Es Devlin, a celebrated artist, emphasizes the importance of audience experience in her designs. Lastly, Siamak Hariri, known for the Bahá'í Temple of South America, explores how architecture evokes emotional responses, shaping human connections with our environments. Together, they reveal the profound impact of spaces on our lives.
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Restorative Ritual
- Michael Murphy's father restored their Victorian home every Saturday.
- This ritual unexpectedly saved his life when he became sick with cancer.
Architecture and Health
- Paul Farmer argues that poorly designed buildings, especially hospitals, can worsen health.
- Simple design improvements for infection control can save lives, highlighting architecture's role in health.
Buildings as Breathing Machines
- The pandemic has highlighted the threat of built spaces to our health.
- We must view buildings as breathing machines and demand better design for health and safety.