A guide for self builders

Inspired by Ana Maria Guttierez’s experience as an architect who promotes building as a social experience, I have decided in this episode to explore other ways of designing our living spaces. More participatory and social approaches, illustrated by the example of architect Christopher Alexander. Through his guide, “A Pattern Language”, he developed one of the first tools enabling everyone to engage with issues of urban planning and the design of their built environment.Does this imply a new role for the architect? Perhaps one more in tune with the creation of a sustainable environment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ana María Gutiérrez is a Colombian architect internationally recognised for her work with communities across rural areas, notably through her foundation, Organizmo, which she co-founded in 2008 in Colombia.It is a centre for research and education in ecological construction (earth and bamboo architecture) that focuses on developing sustainable and traditional building techniques.Ana María Gutiérrez is also a woman committed to promoting the cultures of Colombia’s indigenous peoples. In our interview , she talks about a form of architecture that is based not only on ancestral building techniques but also on what it reveals about spiritualities and social ties that are just waiting to be strengthened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast Architecture Is Not Western is back for Season 2!I’m an architect and the founder of this podcast, which started from a simple observation: our idea of architecture is still largely shaped by a very homogeneous image of Western modernism.But architecture has never been only Western. You will discover it through architectures of Global south and those who make it possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from the previous episode on reconciling modern and traditional architecture, we now turn our attention to contemporary materials. We question the impact of concrete and its actual toxicity. Can we hybridize systems to create a more sustainable architecture? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk with my guest Justice, about how modern architecture can be combined with traditional building practices. Is it still possible in light of societal changes and especially the rapid growth of the global population? That’s what we’re going to explore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode tackles the flaws of our modern constructions and explains why it’s time to change the way we look at traditional architecture in today’s ecological crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

« Buen Vivir » is a concept that comes from Indigenous communities in Latin America. It involves community life and harmony with nature. Today, the concept is under threat, and to discuss it, I welcome a special guest named Maria Belen Zambrano from Ecuador. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can vernacular architecture be the future of modern cities? This is the question I asked myself and attempted to answer using the example of the city of Shibam. The Yemeni city nicknamed the Manhattan of the Desert, is famous for its mudbrick skyscrapers. An example to follow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, millions of people build their homes without using an architect. There are several reasons for this. The profession of architect is struggling to reinvent itself in a difficult context that leaves little room for free creation and quality construction. This episode is an overview of the challenges involved in practising this profession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

in the middle of Lake Titicaca in Peru live the Uros. They have invented an ingenious way of living in water without impacting their natural environment. Natural but revolutionary island dwellings.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.