Anna Heringer
Architect | Sustainable Design & Local Empowerment
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Anna Heringer is an architect who designs breathtaking structures from easily-available local materials. Her sustainable approach not only creates innovative buildings, but also develops the skills and consciousness of the communities who build them.
Heringer's work has been recognized with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, one of the most prestigious honors in the field. Her TED Talks explore how architecture can be a tool for positive social and environmental change, empowering local people to create the built environment around them.
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The warmth and wisdom of mud buildings
"There are a lot of resources given by nature for free -- all we need is our sensitivity to see them and our creativity to use them," says architect Anna Heringer. Heringer uses low-tech materials like mud and bamboo to create structures from China to Switzerland, Bangladesh and beyond. Visit an awe-inspiring school, an elegant office and cozy social spaces -- all built from natural materials -- in this delightful talk.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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