Robert Neuwirth: The "shadow cities" of the future
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http://www.ted.com Robert Neuwirth, author of Shadow Cities, finds the worlds squatter sites -- where a billion people now make their homes -- to be thriving centers of ingenuity and innovation. He takes us on a tour. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinker... Read more
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- -: Robert Neuwirth: The "shadow cities" of the future
January 12, 2007 (over 17 years ago)http://www.ted.com Robert Neuwirth, author of Shadow Cities, finds the worlds squatter sites -- where a billion people now make their homes -- to be thriving centers of ingenuity and innovation. He takes us on a tour. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the...
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- -: Michael Pawlyn: Using nature's genius in architecture
February 10, 2011 (about 13 years ago)http://www.ted.com How can architects build a new world of sustainable beauty? By learning from nature. At TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of nature that could transform architecture and society: radical resource efficiency, closed loops, and drawing energy from the sun....
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Woody Norris: Woody Norris Invents Amazing Things
February 1, 2004 (about 20 years ago)In this talk, Inventor Woody Norris talks about his inventions relating to sound. He discusses the various ways this technology could be used and the many benefits it proposes. He also inspires us with his background story and what got him started inventing.
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Robert Neuwirth: On Our "Shadow Cities"
July 1, 2005 (almost 19 years ago)In this talk, Author Robert Neuwirth tells us about our Shadow Cities. Shadow Cities are the squatter communities which Robert considers as the new urban world. He talks about the people living in these places, their qualities, and what it would take to improve and develop these communities.
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Dan Phillips: Creative Houses From Reclaimed Stuff
October 1, 2010 (over 13 years ago)In this engaging talk, Builder Dan Phillips tells us about building Creative Houses. He provides some samples of his work and explains how he built it and the concepts behind the design. He clearly supports recycling and the proper management of waste all the while continuing to make beautiful an...
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