breaking paradigms (MP3 Feed): Recent Episodes
breaking paradigms
In this episode we talked with Hannes Frech and Constanze Frech about their experiences of hospitals from a planning perspective. They shared about their experience in hospitals in Austria, the challenges and opportunities from the perspective of smaller rural hospitals to the biggest hospital of the country in Vienna, Austria. What makes the health care system in your country challenging and what do you see as well done? Let us know in the comments.
We are embarking on a series all around public health and spatial planning. In this episode we are explaining some basic concepts and challenges. Tell us in the comments what aspect peaks your interest!
In this episode we will explore the principles of Crime Prevention through environmental design (CPTED). With Dr. Macarena Rau, we will look at its principles and how it is implemented.
Where do you draw the line? In this episode, we look at the historic routes and international dimensions of hostile design and defensible architecture. Let us know: What would you say? What makes a measure hostile to you? Have you noticed any in your city or town?
We explore what happens when cities, buildings, and public spaces are specifically designed to antagonize! And share approaches that try to circumvent hostile or defensive architecture.
This episode is all about markets, how they influence the city, and how cities influence markets.
To wrap up “curriculum extended” we are taking a stern look at science communication. We talk about our experiences and the effects in spatial planning.
In this episode we talk about historical sites, which are rarely known - forgotten cities. We take a closer look at Great Zimbabwe, one of the most globally significant archaeological sites in Africa.
In this episode we talk about vernacular architecture around the world. We talked with Bouchra Idrissi of the Africa Innovation Network about the definitions, advantages and challenges of vernacular architecture.
In this episode we talk about property, property rights and land tenure. We looked at different land tenure systems in various countries and the influence on property rights.
In this episode we talk about refugee camps and the spatial challenges they face with volunteers from SOS Balkanroute.
This episode focusses on climate change mitigation and adaptation from a policy perspective, including UNFCCC and UN-Habitat policies and documents.
This episode focusses on the walkability of cities around the globe. We give you a small test to check your city, look at the history of the concept with Jane Jacobs and share some perspectives on Shanghai, Shenzhen as well as a bit of a critical look.
In this episode we talk about the car and the city. We talk about the concept of the automotive city (autogerechte Stadt) and how this approach shaped and shapes our cities.
In this episode, we listen to two planners with an international perspective on gender planning and discuss the implications of gender justice for women around the globe with many concrete examples.
In this episode, we listen to three pioneers in the field of gender planning and discuss the differences between gender justice in urban and rural settings.
In this episode we continue our conversation about urban agriculture and talk with two practitioners with different approaches.
In this episode, we talk about urban agriculture and the food sovereignty of cities. We ask ourselves about the pros, cons and what chances this trend back to agriculture within the city's boundaries brings.
In the last part of our trilogy on informality within human settlements, we take a look at the realities of informality on different continents. We talk with two people who have first-hand experience, tell their stories and we share our own perceptions from around the globe.
In the second part of our trilogy on informality within human settlements, we take a look at the formalization processes. We look at their history,weight the pros and cons, but also take a look at the initiators and give some examples. Please keep in mind that we did not pick the examples to either condemn or praise them, but simply to showcase the topic more clearly.
In this first part of our trilogy on informality within human settlements, we take a look at the definition of informality, the relation to the term slum, and the advantages and disadvantages of informality.
Data of all kinds is used to provide adequate spatial planning. Of course, what data we use has an impact on the results. In this episode, we talk about what role missing data plays, what value is attributed to certain data, and what kind of data gaps exist.
China is investing in a lot of places. The African continent is one of them. We are reflecting on expert input and have a chat with South African game developer Steven Tu and Ethiopian Architect Bethlehem Anteneh. Leave us a comment with your opinion or interesting facts about China’s influence in Africa.
We talk about urbanism in times of climate change - an approach to the challenges urban spaces face nowadays.
This episode focusses on the terminology: Global South and North, and follows the research of Sarah Kusché in Tanzania which helped deduce six lessons learned from the Community-based infrastructure Upgrading projects in Mwanza and Dar Es Salaam.
This episode centers around city perception. How we see our city with our eyes, but also with our emotions and feelings. How do we perceive our city with all five senses, and how could urban planning have an influence on how we feel.
In this episode we speak about planning education around the world. What theories, paradigms and ideas are taught?