Beyond functionality and sustainability, the core of environmental design lies in the experience it offers. As we envision the future of living, the question becomes: what type of experiences do we want to have—and therefore, create.
We often treat climate change communication like programming a computer: feed in data (facts about climate change), expect it to process (understand the implications), and wait for the output (action to mitigate climate change). However, our minds are not rigid, silicon-based processors; they're organic, evolving entities deeply interwoven with our bodies and environments. If we acknowledge this nuanced model of cognition, our climate change communication could become far more influential.
My first talk in the U.S. - Making Cities for the Next Economy, at Stevens Institute of technology, Hoboken NJ. It's an open seminar, fantastic weather and great responses from the audience, loved the experience!