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How buildings can improve life — inside and out

Doris Sung · TED

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Architect and building tech innovator Doris Sung presents a compelling vision for reimagining building facades as active contributors to urban life and public health. Showcasing innovative technologies — like buildings that filter particulates out of the air and facades that react to heat — Sung demonstrates how modern architecture can evolve beyond aesthetics to address critical issues like pollution, energy efficiency and urban heat islands, offering a glimpse into a future where architecture improves life for inhabitants and pedestrians alike.

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED Salon The Rockefeller Foundation
Speaker
Doris Sung
Year
2024
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Astronomy and space, Society and politics, Art, architecture and design
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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