Tomorrow by Design

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Join four young professionals on a journey as they tackle issues around sustainability in the built environment and people centred design in Kenya, with banter along the way.

15 DE JUL.

16. Your City, Your Vibe

The TBD crew is back with a new season! Find out what characters shine through our favourite places, and the ones we would kick to the kerb. If cities had personalities, which one would YOU want in your city and which ones don't you like? Share your thoughts on our socials @TBD_kenya on all platforms.

19min
21 DE FEV.

16. The finale: A Vision for Better Spaces

Guests of TBD take the lead in sharing their vision for a better built environment for everyone. They answer the questions: If you could design a building or space inspired by music, what would it look and feel like?If sustainability was a person in your city, how would they live, travel, and work?Feel free to share your thoughts wherever you listen to us from, or on our socials (@tbd_kenya) We thank you sincerely for following us on our journey, sharing your feedback and for being good vibes! See you in a couple of weeks!

15min
08/11/2024

15. Culture Shock Chronicles with Yasir Brek

Back at it again with another gem of an episode where the TBD crew talk with Yasir Brek, co-creator of the FCB Mihrab building in Upperhill and Founder of Morphosis Architects. We explore how culture creates and shape the souls of communities, towns and cities, making each experience unique to each region. If you'd like to give your best to Sidney (we see you Sid), you can reach us @tbd_kenya on all platforms.

1h12min
29/07/2024

14. Standing on Business! with Brenda Ngoya

The TBD crew mean business as they find out how to better design and regulate cities, and how built environment professionals are a key piece to driving better designed spaces for inhabitants. Together with urban designer Brenda Ngoya, learn how your voice as a citizen is a critical tool in shaping the tomorrow we all need, today. Brenda also runs a blog called the Urban Design Age, where she shares thought provoking pieces of the current state of urbanism in the country, a read worth your time. Want to learn how to call your urban leaders to stand on business? Here's a great resource from the UN: Urban Planning for City Leaders.

48min
10/07/2024

13. Khat Stories II: Plants for a Thriving Built Environment with Wangui Mwangi

We continue the conversation on Biophilic design and its benefits, looking at practical real life examples. Wangui Mwangi shares more of her biophilic design secrets in her new course, Biophilic Design for Sustainable Architecture & Interiors, available here.

26min
31/05/2024

12. Nairobi Banter with Vincent Ng'ethe

The TBD crew have a chat about Nairobi's state of affairs with journalist Vincent Ng'ethe. Vincent writes about urban affairs, the environment and transparent governance. He is also a fact-checking editor with extensive experience checking claims by public figures in Kenya and verifying photos and video.

54min
18/03/2024

11. Khat Stories I: Of Biophilia & Habitats with Wangui Mwangi

This episode of Tomorrow Design dives into biophilia, our inherent love for nature and its influence on design. We explore how incorporating natural elements like light, plants, and even local materials into buildings can significantly improve our well-being. We're joined by Wangui Mwangi, an interior designer who champions biophilic design, particularly within the context of African architecture. Mwangi, who captivated audiences with a TED Talk on the topic, shares five key principles for incorporating biophilia from an African perspective. You can tune into this insightful talk here https://youtu.be/4Jzlxdc0MjI?si=lLZiBk_cTNZIeHl2. These principles include using local, environmentally friendly materials, embracing natural shapes and patterns, maximizing light and creating open spaces, and fostering a deep respect for nature's role in our lives. The episode unpacks the science behind biophilia, explaining how our brains are wired to respond positively to elements that echo our evolutionary experience. Ultimately, the conversation today concludes that biophilic design offers a powerful tool to reconnect with the natural world and experience the profound benefits it brings to our mental and physical health so that all of humanity can thrive.

32min
20/02/2024

10. The Urban Wonder Woman with Wangeshi Maryam

On this episode of Tomorrow by Design, hosts Louis, Sid, and Leanne delve into the world of gender-inclusive design with Maryam Wangeshi, an architect and passionate advocate for creating spaces that work for everyone. Wangeshi's journey began with a simple observation: sports grounds, supposedly public spaces that are often designed primarily with men in mind, lacked inclusivity for women. This led her down a path with the mission to make the built environment more equitable and responsive to all genders.The conversation unfolds with humor and personal anecdotes, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs in this field. Wangeshi highlights the need for diverse sports facilities, safe and well-lit spaces, thoughtful consideration of non-linear travel patterns, and even motherhood amenities like breastfeeding areas. But the fight for inclusivity goes beyond bricks and mortar; it extends to dismantling gender bias within the design and construction industry itself.A beacon of hope shines through with positive developments like Kenya's Women in Construction forum and the UN Habitat's Her City toolkit (that you can check out here: https://unhabitat.org/her-city-a-guide-for-cities-to-sustainable-and-inclusive-urban-planning-and-design-together-with ), promoting gender balance in design processes. Wangeshi emphasizes the crucial role of data collection and collaboration, paving the way for future design that considers the entire building life cycle, including construction by diverse teams and the use of inclusive materials and techniques.This episode is more than just informative; it's a call to action. It reminds us that true progress lies in designing not just for some, but for all. By embracing gender-inclusive design, we can create spaces that empower, celebrate, and reflect the richness of our diverse human experience.

51min

Join four young professionals on a journey as they tackle issues around sustainability in the built environment and people centred design in Kenya, with banter along the way.

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2022 - 2025
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19
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