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Building on the Green Agenda

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Sustainable Architecture Courses Environmental Sustainability Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore renowned architect Norman Foster's innovative approach to sustainable design in this 32-minute TED talk. Discover how computer technology enhances the creation of environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing structures. Journey through Foster's career highlights, from the groundbreaking Willis Building with its rooftop garden to the iconic London Gherkin. Gain insights into ambitious future projects, including a water pipeline connecting the Red Sea to the Dead Sea and the new Beijing airport. Learn how architecture can harmonize with nature to create pollution-free buildings that shape a greener future.

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Norman Foster: Building on the green agenda


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TED

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