# Why are we demolishing homes during a housing crisis? | Olaf Grawert

An episode of [TED Business](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/470622782), 9 Mar 2026, 16 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/675727607205a5bc68e57057/e/6998975568ec8626d2176ca2/media.mp3

Every minute somewhere in Europe, a house is demolished — along with the memories and sense of community it holds, says architect Olaf Grawert. Exposing the human and environmental cost of demolition for profit, he highlights a bold alternative that could address the growing housing crisis. Learn how rethinking the value of the buildings we already have could create sustainable, affordable homes for millions and reshape the future of cities. After Modupe reflects on why value and profit are not the same and why housing is a necessity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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