EP 020830 April 2024 · 33 min
Inspiring Sustainable Ways of Life, ft. Michael Woodford at White Arkitekter
32:33Sustainable architecture is not only about technical performance. It is also about culture, decision-making, communication and designing places that support better ways of living.
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Stephen Drew speaks with Michael Woodford of White Arkitekter about sustainable design, healthcare projects, practice culture, carbon calculation, AI and what architects need to communicate clearly as the market changes.
The conversation covers:
How White Arkitekter approaches sustainable design
What healthcare projects can teach about social and environmental impact
How practice culture affects design quality
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White Arkitekter projects
The work behind the conversation.
Stockholm, Sweden · 2013
Hammarby Sjöstad
A Stockholm waterfront district that connects housing, movement, energy, water and waste through a circular urban model.
View project →Barking, London, United Kingdom · 2022
Gascoigne West, Phase 1
A 201-home Barking regeneration phase organised around tenure-blind housing, shared landscape and climate resilience.
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