TED talks ::: Nona Yehia & Jefferson Ellinger

Nona Yehia & Jefferson Ellinger presented at the TEDx Jackson Hole

Architects, artists, scientists and designers throughout the ages have been inspired by the beauty and elegance in nature; studying, imitating and attempting to recreate natural systems has shaped life as we know it. Today, the question is how natural phenomena can become instrumental in the design of new architectures that radically redefine our built environment.

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group

TED talks ::: Ben Kacyra

TED talks ::: Mark Raymond

TEDxPortofSpain - Mark Raymond is a Trinidad based architect and has been responsible for a wide range of architectural, urban design and planning projects throughout the Caribbean and is interested in the capacity of innovative architectural, urban and landscape design to ensure a sustainable future.

TED talks ::: Thomas Heatherwick

TED talks ::: James Howard Kunstler

James Howard Kunstler believes public spaces should be inspired centres of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. However, he argues, what exists in America are places not worth caring about, ugly everyday environments where entropy is made visible.

TED talks ::: Liz Diller

TED talks ::: John Hardy

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Greg Lynn on calculus in architecture

Greg Lynn talks about the mathematical roots of architecture -- and how calculus and digital tools allow modern designers to move beyond the traditional building forms useing a church in Queens and a titanium tea set illustrate his thoughts.