Alyssa-Amor Gibbons

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.

Alyssa-Amor Gibbons, a resilience designer from Barbados, emphasizes the urgent need for climate-resilient architecture in the face of worsening weather events. She shares her childhood fears stemming from hurricanes, highlighting how these experiences inform her work. Gibbons advocates for incorporating traditional building methods, like the Bajan Chattel House, that harmonize with nature. By blending indigenous knowledge with contemporary design, she offers insightful solutions for safer, more adaptable structures in our changing climate.