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Beyond Four Walls: Designing with Dignity, Culture and Courage | G Shankar | TEDxVVITU
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-27 16:38
Blueprints of becoming is actually a road map to change. It's basically about a journey. It's about transformation. It's about bring the joy of celebrating a journey.How do you do it. I'm trying to share my personal experiences so that you will probably get a clue how I made it. uh I too had a dream when I was very young.This dream was before me because of certain reasons. I was born and brought up in Africa. My father was actually working for British government there in Africa.The Africanization was happen ...
Indigenous Architecture and Identity | Crystal Kizor | TEDxPortHarcourt
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-03 17:21
Picture this. An urban environment filled with vibrant parks and abundant greenery. Buildings that tell a story of culture and history.Streets, street lights, and clean streets that make walking at night safer. benches thoughtfully placed around the streets for rest and water features to refresh the senses. And an urban environment designed not just to exist but to thrive, to live.Now step into your home. The walls finished with natural materials that remind you of the earth. Your windows opening into a gar ...
How This Indian Company Is Creating Sustainable Architecture
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-11-21 22:00
Procedure & Technique - The procedure involves marking a circle and digging, with a depth of 19 feet achieved in one day [1] - The process includes creating holes for grip and using footsteps for access [1] - Rings are put down after cleaning up the well [2] Safety & Concerns - There were instances of stones falling, prompting a warning to avoid looking up [2] - Potential risks are acknowledged with the phrase "What could possibly go wrong" [1] Historical Context & Social Impact - The practice of well digging has ancient roots, with the oldest wells in India dating back approximately 6,000 years [2] - The activity provides employment to numerous families and sustains a tradition [2]