Tomorrow by Design

In this episode, the TBD crew is curious to learn more about green jobs, from Shortlist's Partnerships Lead Shivani Kotecha. An insightful conversation, if you've ever wondered what a green job is, why they exist, and how you can carve out a green job path for your career.Learn more about these opportunities from the Africa Climate Careers Network, and Shortlist.

Another gem of an episode, where the gang talk with Dr. Kigara, a seasoned veteran in the field of architecture and urban development. We are excited to share key insights on how to engage the informal sector in urban development, and already in practice reframing how we view informality.Our lines are open @tbd_kenya on socials.

In this exciting episode, the gang talks to the powerhouse Nasra Nanda, on rethinking the current narrative when it comes to community and city development, in a candid, insightful conversation.Want to chime in? Our lines are open @tbd_kenya on all platforms.

The TBD crew is back with a new season! Find out what characters shine through our favourite places, and the ones we would kick to the kerb.If cities had personalities, which one would YOU want in your city and which ones don't you like? Share your thoughts on our socials @TBD_kenya on all platforms.

Guests of TBD take the lead in sharing their vision for a better built environment for everyone. They answer the questions:If you could design a building or space inspired by music, what would it look and feel like?If sustainability was a person in your city, how would they live, travel, and work?Feel free to share your thoughts wherever you listen to us from, or on our socials (@tbd_kenya)We thank you sincerely for following us on our journey, sharing your feedback and for being good vibes!See you in a couple of weeks!

Back at it again with another gem of an episode where the TBD crew talk with Yasir Brek, co-creator of the FCB Mihrab building in Upperhill and Founder of Morphosis Architects. We explore how culture creates and shape the souls of communities, towns and cities, making each experience unique to each region. If you'd like to give your best to Sidney (we see you Sid), you can reach us @tbd_kenya on all platforms.

The TBD crew mean business as they find out how to better design and regulate cities, and how built environment professionals are a key piece to driving better designed spaces for inhabitants. Together with urban designer Brenda Ngoya, learn how your voice as a citizen is a critical tool in shaping the tomorrow we all need, today. Brenda also runs a blog called the Urban Design Age, where she shares thought provoking pieces of the current state of urbanism in the country, a read worth your time. Want to learn how to call your urban leaders to stand on business? Here's a great resource from the UN: Urban Planning for City Leaders.

We continue the conversation on Biophilic design and its benefits, looking at practical real life examples. Wangui Mwangi shares more of her biophilic design secrets in her new course, Biophilic Design for Sustainable Architecture & Interiors, available here.

The TBD crew have a chat about Nairobi's state of affairs with journalist Vincent Ng'ethe. Vincent writes about urban affairs, the environment and transparent governance. He is also a fact-checking editor with extensive experience checking claims by public figures in Kenya and verifying photos and video.

This episode of Tomorrow Design dives into biophilia, our inherent love for nature and its influence on design. We explore how incorporating natural elements like light, plants, and even local materials into buildings can significantly improve our well-being. We're joined by Wangui Mwangi, an interior designer who champions biophilic design, particularly within the context of African architecture. Mwangi, who captivated audiences with a TED Talk on the topic, shares five key principles for incorporating biophilia from an African perspective. You can tune into this insightful talk here https://youtu.be/4Jzlxdc0MjI?si=lLZiBk_cTNZIeHl2. These principles include using local, environmentally friendly materials, embracing natural shapes and patterns, maximizing light and creating open spaces, and fostering a deep respect for nature's role in our lives. The episode unpacks the science behind biophilia, explaining how our brains are wired to respond positively to elements that echo our evolutionary experience. Ultimately, the conversation today concludes that biophilic design offers a powerful tool to reconnect with the natural world and experience the profound benefits it brings to our mental and physical health so that all of humanity can thrive.