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Why glass towers are bad for city life -- and what we need instead | Justin Davidson

Why glass towers are bad for city life -- and what we need instead | Justin Davidson

FromTED Talks Art


Why glass towers are bad for city life -- and what we need instead | Justin Davidson

FromTED Talks Art

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jun 6, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There's a creepy transformation taking over our cities, says architecture critic Justin Davidson. From Houston, Texas to Guangzhou, China, shiny towers of concrete and steel covered with glass are cropping up like an invasive species. Rethink your city's anatomy as Davidson explains how the exteriors of building shape the urban experience -- and what we lose when architects stop using the full range of available materials.
Released:
Jun 6, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Some of the world's greatest artists, designers, photographers and architects showcase their work and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.