Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Goodness Exchange. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Goodness Exchange or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

224. What If Cities Were Designed to Last AND Adapt with Craig Applegath

1:31:26
 
Share
 

Manage episode 502934046 series 3497921
Content provided by Goodness Exchange. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Goodness Exchange or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What if we could design buildings that last 1,000 years—structures that evolve, inspire, and serve generations to come? Visionary architect Craig Applegath is helping us reimagine what’s possible in the built world, blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge innovation. From mass timber towers to cities designed for resilience and connection, this episode is full of surprising, hopeful solutions. And yes—amid the growing pressure of climate change, Craig shows us that architecture might just be one of our greatest tools for creating a thriving future.*Chapters*00:00 – Intro & Welcome04:50 – Defining Wicked and Super Wicked Problems06:12 – Willful Blindness and Climate Change08:29 – Predictable Problems with Modern Building Design22:34 – The Problem with Building Lifespans32:55 – Break36:03 – Mass Timber Innovations and Benefits41:26 – Biophilia and Emotional Impact of Wood49:45 – Prefabrication and Modular Design54:04 – Fire Safety and Mass Timber56:50 – Designing for Climate Adaptation and Prototyping1:04:32 – Collaborative Design and Indigenous Knowledge1:11:05 – The Thousand Year Building Concept1:24:08 – Climate Change and Urban Planning1:29:00 – Closing

  continue reading

233 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 502934046 series 3497921
Content provided by Goodness Exchange. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Goodness Exchange or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What if we could design buildings that last 1,000 years—structures that evolve, inspire, and serve generations to come? Visionary architect Craig Applegath is helping us reimagine what’s possible in the built world, blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge innovation. From mass timber towers to cities designed for resilience and connection, this episode is full of surprising, hopeful solutions. And yes—amid the growing pressure of climate change, Craig shows us that architecture might just be one of our greatest tools for creating a thriving future.*Chapters*00:00 – Intro & Welcome04:50 – Defining Wicked and Super Wicked Problems06:12 – Willful Blindness and Climate Change08:29 – Predictable Problems with Modern Building Design22:34 – The Problem with Building Lifespans32:55 – Break36:03 – Mass Timber Innovations and Benefits41:26 – Biophilia and Emotional Impact of Wood49:45 – Prefabrication and Modular Design54:04 – Fire Safety and Mass Timber56:50 – Designing for Climate Adaptation and Prototyping1:04:32 – Collaborative Design and Indigenous Knowledge1:11:05 – The Thousand Year Building Concept1:24:08 – Climate Change and Urban Planning1:29:00 – Closing

  continue reading

233 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play