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Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond, themed across a week - insight, opinion and intellectual surprise.

The Essay: Architecture: The Fourth R

The Essay: Architecture: The Fourth R: Episode 4: Future Architecture

Architecture: The Fourth R

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Episode 4: Future Architecture

Future Architecture

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Architect Sunand Prasad on traditional ways of living, and zero carbon buildings.

Sunand Prasad discovers how architects can learn from traditional ways of living and considers the challenge of creating zero-carbon buildings.

Making shelter is a fundamental human activity, so, asks Former President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Sunand Prasad - why don't we talk about it? The way we build reflects society's values and aspirations - but also its fears. Sunand Prasad takes us on a journey through Architecture,from the India he grew up in, to the Utopian vision of Le Corbusier, from the concrete carbuncles of Post-War Britain, to the design that will combat Climate Change. 

In this fourth programme, Sunand takes us back to the place he grew up, Sevagram. Recalling the way of life of this community, founded by Gandhi, Sunand finds out what today's architects can learn from traditional ways of living. He also looks at the challenge architecture faces in creating zero-carbon buildings, and asks - in an age where air-conditioning and central heating are the norm, are we ready to make the changes to our buildings that will combat Climate Change, and so ensure the future of the World?

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Architect Sunand Prasad discusses the importance to us of buildings

Former president of the Royal Institute of British Architects Sunand Prasad discusses the importance of architecture. He goes on a journey from India, where he grew up, to buildings for the future

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