Shelter: Building the Future of Housing | An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

Shelter is one of humanity’s most basic needs. But as the global population grows, so does the construction industry’s environmental footprint. How can we rethink the way we live to build a more sustainable tomorrow? In this episode of An Optimist's Guide to the Planet, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau meets with architects who are doing just that.

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[DatBikeOfficial]

Thank you, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and the team for choosing our Weaver++ electric motorbike for the filming journey in Ho Chi Minh City. We hope the series will be widely embraced, spreading a meaningful message about environmental protection and collaborating to develop a sustainable future.

[Wul-Lop]

Thank you for presenting the Green Building from Vietnam by Architect & Meditation guru Ngia... 🙏🙏🙏 🇻🇳 🇻🇳 🇻🇳 🇻🇳 🇻🇳 🇻🇳... respect from Thailand...

[puffinjuice]

I like the style of these documentaries. Its very relaxed and sometimes conversations with the cameraman are included. Very wholesome!

[mlbhos]

I am enjoying this series very much. It gives me hope!

[urbanstrencan]

What an awesome documentary series really great work, more like this. Showing the green side of our living, and all the things that people are able to do to live sustainable. ❤❤❤❤

[nextinstitute]

It's a great video. But regarding the building materials : used materials that cost 60% are not cheaper. You must think of usage years. Compare them to 2nd hand cars. They cost less but have less time left. Still a great solution because these would be lost years.

[penda.n]

love this calm vibe and jammy lanister as a host🤣

[XxXenosxX]

Loving this new series, keep them coming!

[MichaelMartinussen]

Exactly !!! "Showing by doing"
Be the change you wish to see in the world.

[ineedspicyfood]

Adam Something has a good video about why covering tall buildings in plants and trees isn't such a good idea, but the rest seems nice

[mikko-penttieinarieronen]

This video was absolutely amazing. Very grounded, realistic and doable solutions. Of course these are easier to execute in such climate. But I sure would love to see more such innovations done here in Finland for example. I wish we (Finnish people) would use more and more wood in buildings, even larger ones.

[fintamaria]

As long as we only make predictions about the future, nothing will change. We have to dream the future and then build it. And the young generation can start to dream and think about it and build it for their Children, grandchildren... This generation from now we only made predictions and consumed...Responsible Citizens not foolish Consumers

[simonpannett]

Maybe wear boots next time on the motor bike rather than sandals?? Love the Bamboo House and water!!

[somerandomfella]

I hope to see the day when Vietnam modernizes and builds a train system like Japan.

[ronc]

Increíble en términos de calidad y contenido 👍🏾

[darwinsilva]

I think the number of bikes is wrong, google says Ho Chi Minh have 8, 9 mi habitants, seems a lot having 40 mi bikes

[thomasglavin]

Jamie lannister or should I call you money? Sir you are terrific!

[kpakaify]

16:30 is very dangerous. Some nets needed.

[superskaria]

change starts at home with each one ourself then... inspire your family and friends... spread the culture in the society ...
look how easily I said it.... now try making it practical iiin ones life ....you will encounter all sorts of problems and face your fears and anxieties... ask yourself do you have the willpower and the courage.... if yes... do it and change the world ... if not just admit to yourself daily that you are insufficient in growth daly and improve yourself from here on ....

[nahsonpelefoti]

What is the name of the theme song 1:02