Systems Thinking: big 'A' architects and little 'a' architectures | Darla Lindberg | TEDxPSU

A registered Architect (Big "A") with a lived understanding of natural systems theories and practices is using Systems Thinking to build architectures (little "a). Systems Thinking leverages social media and cell-phone technology to build MaNGO - a Craig's List for NGOs - connecting global needs and local know-how. MaNGO turns the social practices of expertise, participation, inclusiveness, fairness, bottom-up involvement, and community-based innovation into action to shape just-in-time building, logistics and development solutions for disaster, relief and recovery efforts around the world.

Darla Lindberg actively engages broad challenges facing humanity, and advocates a systems-approach to problem identity involving multiple domains. The cornerstone of Lindberg’s work is the belief that each and every person – from boots-on-the-ground to policy formation – must play an integral part in affecting a solution. She is a registered architect, has authored numerous publications, exhibitions, and commissions, and has won numerous awards including the 2010 College of Arts & Architecture Outstanding Teaching Award. She holds a lifetime distinction, that of "University Professor" from the University of Utah and she is the first woman to be both tenured and promoted to Full Professor in Penn State's Architecture department. She currently holds the distinguished Stuckeman Chair of Design Innovation at Penn State and credits a "horse whisperer's" experience and instinct to getting the very best out of her students.

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Wholesome designs integrate different aspects of society, building to comply with the future and to shape it also...wonderful talk Ms. Lindberg.

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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

01:11 🌐 Systems theory emphasizes interconnectedness, illustrating how legacies like DDT impact nature and human intervention, shaping ongoing stories.
04:47 🏡 Design's origin lies in everyday life, influencing how people perceive the world, build meaning, and manage resources.
06:40 🔄 Architecture extends beyond physical structures, existing in open source software, social media, and shared online communities.
08:47 🚨 The "Deployable Message" system aims to desensationalize information during emergencies, overriding traditional media and enhancing credibility.
11:25 🌐 "Mango" technology acts as a Craigslist for NGOs, aligning local needs with global know-how, addressing inefficiencies in the non-profit sector.
13:05 🔄 Reimagining integrated ecosystems involves governance, production, economics, and culture, aligning with social practices of inclusiveness, fairness, and community-based innovation.

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