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Back to SearchDesigning from First Principles [Introduction]- Part 1
Season 20 Episode 18
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The first episode in a two-part series on designing from first principles (as suggested by Kevin Mark Low). The concept of “first pri…
5 months, 1 week ago
Designing from First Principles [Kevin Mark Low's Approach]- Part 2
Season 20 Episode 19
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Second episode of a two-part series we dive deep into how architects such as Kevin Mark Low design from first principles.
Analysis fro…
5 months, 1 week ago
Designing from First Principles [Addendum on Safari Roof House]- Part 2a
Season 20 Episode 20
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This is an addendum to the second episode on how architects Kevin Mark Low design from first principles, discussing the Safari Roof H…
5 months, 1 week ago
Designing for every citizen: Engineering inclusive urban landscapes (street environment and public transportation)
Season 19 Episode 3
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Designing for every citizen: Engineering inclusive urban landscapes(street environments and public transportation) for the Institute …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Formalism and Non-formalistic Approaches in Architecture - Part 1
Season 20 Episode 17
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The first episode of a two part mini series on - Formalism and Non-formalistic Approaches in Architecture - where the teaching of arc…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Architect as Leader
Season 20 Episode 16
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Four weeks ago I commented on the idea of collaboration, as if the ability to collaborate is necessary in order to have leadership sk…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
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The Power of Patterns: Revisiting Christopher Alexander's Notes on the Synthesis of Form [Part 1]
Season 21 Episode 1
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In the first episode of the series on design approach and methods, we discuss the Preface of Christopher Alexander’s 1964 seminal wor…
7 months ago
The Real-World Example: The Invisible Masterpiece
Season 20 Episode 15
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A scenario of the architectural design studio project for a community that would have made a better impact in terms learning for the …
7 months, 1 week ago
The Compass vs The Chart: Can Architecture Education Stay Noble in a World of Rankings?
Season 20 Episode 14
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Last 29 December 2025, the Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaya in an article says “Let me be clear: rankings are not the goal; they …
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Educated but Unprepared: Who's Really at Fault? [Part 3]
Season 20 Episode 13
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The conclusive episode (Part 3) to underline the bigger picture of problems in architecture education where we need to deal with the …
7 months, 1 week ago