Architecture's ripple effect: Designing for big impact | Thomas Bryans | TEDxGuildford

Buildings create impacts that go far beyond their walls. Their social, environmental and economic ripples are too often undervalued or ignored. But what if we design consciously for positive impact?
— We can harness the act of architecture to create a better future for all.

Thomas Bryans is a designer and co-founder of IF_DO, a London-based architecture practice
dedicated to creating projects with a positive impact on users, the environment and the
surrounding community. The firm constantly seeks to make their projects do more—working to
create buildings that are not just beautiful, but that deliver wider social, economic, and ecological
benefits throughout their lifespan.
Thomas studied at both the University of Edinburgh and Harvard University Graduate School of
Design, where he gained his Master of Architecture. He has written extensively on issues of
architecture and sustainability, and is passionately committed to improving the diversity of the
architecture profession.

[YaribelBarcacel]

Buildings influence more than just the people inside them; they shape communities, impact local economies, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

[Lui_okay]

I appreciated when he stated, " modernism liberated architecture from its past largely through fossil fuels suddenly we were able to light our homes with electricity." This makes you think that we have come a long ways and have innovative people to thank for this.

[sorakagodess]

this was a amazing talk, thx for the eye openning ideas.

[Jamieadorno]

The ripple effects that buildings have around the world often goes ignored. The way Architects are building and designing cities is affecting the climate therefore contributing to the Global Warming. Mr. Bryans states that Buildings emit 1/3 of global CO2 emissions and this affect many generations. Buildings have the power to support the society around them so working to create building's that minimize their environmental impact is necessary.

[sc-yetd]

Buildings Buildings, how much buildings can do, not much. the essentially is the planning, put ecological environment first way more important than little bit roof garden.

[Ifunimi]

Please what kind of architecture is this? What is it called? How can someone who is not an architect, create physical spaces that transform a community.

[heathjackson]

why this video so damn quiet, had my speakers on full blast and could barely understand him