Bjarke Ingels: Architecture
- Marisol Consuegra Prado
- Oct 22, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 24, 2019
Today I watched the Netflix: Abstract The Art of Design episode called "Bjarke Ingels: Architecture".
What resonated the most to me was Ingels' idea that if we know what is important to us and our audience, wherever our journey takes us, it's going to be in the right place. That notion made me think about the importance of user research and informed decision making. As site planners and designers, we need to make sure we ask our space users what's important to them, what is a must-have for a space, what should it not be, etc. We need to get the insight and really sit them at the table with decision makers. Design may be beautiful, but it goes the extra mile when it is also useful and sustainable for our users.
Another idea that resonated with me was that sustainable spaces could impact our well-being. From green gardens, to smart use of energy generators, to the design of parking lots, the spaces around us directly and physically influence our interaction with the world. It raises questions like "would I meditate more, if more calm spaces surrounded me?" "what effect would long-term meditation have on me?" or "would I spend more time with family if my commute was shorter? What does longer family time look like, do we go to a park or garden together?". If we study what makes people feel better and made architectural space decisions based on that, what would be the statistics at the World Health Organization regarding heart disease, depression and obesity?
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Marisol
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