Empowering Citizens Through Architecture
Episode description
Can the future of architecture reshape our relationship with nature? Thomas Ermacora, a visionary architect and co-curator of Harvest's sixth edition, joins host Rose Claverie to discuss how regenerative projects like Clear Village are revolutionizing community well-being and environmental harmony. Tune in to hear how Thomas is transforming the built environment to empower people and restore connections to the natural world.
[2:30] - What are the latest trends in architecture for Thomas?
[4:31] - What is Thomas' example of working with distressed communities in the UK, reviving a garden outside London?
[11:34] - How can architecture help us reconnect with nature?
[15:56] - What is stopping biomimicry and regenerative projects? Lobbying.
[17:00] - What about using digital twins to improve how we build?
[20:17] - What does Thomas think about people not being so happy to share their data.
[23:10] - Does Thomas dream of building a city from scratch?
[28:13] - What put Thomas on this path of building for communities? A lack of belonging.
[31:56] - Harvest of the Day : if something easy or simple could be done to make the world a better place, what would it be for Thomas Ermacora?
In two weeks, we will release an interview with Manex Ibar. He is a "medicine man", he will share how he became what we call also a shaman, and explain what he does. Don't miss the episode!
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Credits:
- Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
- Technicians in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
- Music by: Chambord
- Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio
Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners
Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel