3 TED talks, 3 inspiring architects
From the flashy to the chaotic, the emotional to the functional, in these 3 TED talks, Libeskind, Ingels and Heatherwick share their perspectives and passions for architecture.
Watch: Promises of Urban Agriculture
In an excerpt from the upcoming feature-length documentary, “Promises of Urban Agriculture,” Charles Calbom speaks about how the extensive lawn irrigation system in Phoenix could be used to grow vegetables instead of grass lawns and ultimately offer “a way for regular people to be able to feed themselves regularly.”
Curating Public Space | Hirshhorn, High Line, Lincoln Center & More
The design of the future needs educational value. See the transformations of public space on the Hirshorn Museum, New York High Line, and the Lincoln Center.
The Edible City
Watch an animation that shows how to turn a conventional community into an edible city. Learn how to transform unproductive spaces into agricultural landscapes that help fight obesity and reduce food deserts.
Watch: 129 years of Cape Town in 30 seconds
How has Cape Town developed and grown over 129 years and could this be captured in photography? Watch this time lapse created by Paul Bruins and see for yourself.
Watch: Vertical Expectations – The Shard, London
A short documentary about the impact which The Shard will have on the surrounding areas as well as greater London when it opens its doors this month.
Imagine living in a future New York, Copenhagen or London
A film exploring future scenarios of city life in London, New York and Copenhagen. It looks at urbanization trends challenging cities around the world and solutions featured in the Crystal
The streets of New York City, Paris and Berlin
The streets of the world’s greatest cities captured in the beautiful short films of Christian Andersen.
Jane Jacobs: Neighbourhoods in Action
Iconic urbanist, the late Jane Jacobs, talks about fostering active, healthy communities.
