Ecogradia

How to create urban public spaces that people love

As land in cities becomes scarce and expensive, public spaces are bearing the brunt. Can new models of urban development reconcile communal needs with profit? The post H

Living in the city is hard, but good design can fix this

In a warming, anxious world, can buildings heal both mind and planet? Unpack how wellbeing is reshaping sustainable architecture from the inside out. The post Living in

This sustainable design award has launched careers — here’s how it works

Think design competitions aren’t worth your time? Laura Viscovich, Executive Director of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, shares how competition entrie

How sponge cities can fix urban flooding (and save millions in costs)

When it comes to extreme weather, our first instinct is to build higher walls and stronger barriers. Discover how sponge cities are turning convention on its head by embr

How to design a net zero energy building: proven strategies that work

From energy budgets to climate-specific strategies, designing a net zero energy building is a puzzle with countless moving pieces. This episode reveals how to turn overwh

Material smart: Designing low-carbon buildings

Timber is having its moment in the global sustainability discourse. Will it replace concrete and steel, or be used in combination to usher in a new era of low-carbon cons

How greening buildings could transform our cities into thriving ecosystems

As cities grow greener, plants are often used as superficial decoration. But what if architecture could create genuine ecosystems? Catie Ryan Balagtas and Anuj Jain revea

Will Indonesia’s new $33 billion capital be the end of Jakarta?

What makes people choose a new city as home? Ridwan Kamil returns to share how Nusantara aims to evolve from master plan to living city, all while balancing bold aspirati

Indonesia’s new capital is its “most expensive political decision” ever

New capital cities rarely succeed. Will Nusantara — Indonesia’s largest urban gamble to date — be different? In this episode, we find out how Nusantara will avoid the pit

5 interiors designed to boost mind, body, and work

How can we design interiors that not only minimise environmental harm, but also actively promote human well-being? Some architects and designers are sparking fresh ideas

High ambitions: Are tall buildings sustainable?

Are skyscrapers environmental foes or allies? It's a thorny debate, but tall buildings are likely here to stay. Can these giants evolve from being part of the problem to

Urban biodiversity: Crafting biocentric public spaces

In many cities today, there is a striking disconnect between people and nature. Can biocentric urban landscapes help integrate social functions with natural systems? The

How solarpunk envisions a world we will want to live in __ Jay Springett

The solarpunk movement in fiction, art, fashion, and activism imagines a sustainable civilisation and considers how we get there. After gaining traction for a decade, how

How three leaders under 40 built successful careers in sustainability

None have reached age 40 yet, but each is in a position of influence in the sustainability space. Looking back, did it all go to plan? How is passion kept alive, against

Architectural acupuncture II: Hyperlocal design for community

A hyperlocal building taps into the knowledge, skills, and resources indigenous to a place. How can the very act of constructing it engage and positively transform a comm

Architectural acupuncture I: Small projects, big impact

In resource-constrained places, small can be powerful. How can a building, acting strategically as an acupunctural node, transform its neighbourhood socially, economicall

Green campus blueprints: Crafting net-zero architecture

The path to net-zero energy is filled with promise. Campus buildings offer a unique opportunity: they can be testbeds for new ideas and may also double as teaching tools.

Repair, rejuvenation, and regeneration __ Season 4 insights

Can architecture heal our planet? In this bonus episode, we delve into the power of regenerative design. From restoring existing structures to rethinking material ownersh

BIG has a plan for the planet: Can it be done? __ Bjarke Ingels

All the noise around sustainability can be dizzying. In this episode, Bjarke Ingels returns to discuss BIG’s Plan for the Planet. Can a global framework based on real-wor

Suburbia is sprawling (and how to fix it) __ Tone Wheeler __ environa studio

How will Australia reconcile its sprawling suburbs with urgent sustainability needs? Tone Wheeler addresses this tension, challenging deeply ingrained cultural norms. Are