Afrika Design: Creative Tour of Africa
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Mass Timber! Let’s talk.
We speak with Wekesa, an architect at BuildX, a firm dedicated to human-centered design solutions that prioritize environmental performance and local resources. In this episode, he sheds light on the environmental impact of traditional construction materials like concrete and steel, which contribute significantly to carbon emissions. He proposes a game-changing solution: incorporating Mass Timber into the construction process to reduce our carbon footprint.
Wekesa emphasizes the need for a mindset shift regarding certain materials and highlights the potential of plantation forests as a sustainable resource. With Africa witnessing rapid urbanization, he urges us all to rethink our approach to construction. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how you can contribute to building a better world.
This is the twelfth episode under the ‘Shifting Narratives’ program supported by the British Council SSA Arts.
*For the best experience, please use a headset/earphones.
Website: https://www.buildxstudio.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wekesa-george
Music by: Ngalah Oreyo (@ngalah_oreyo) and Mercy Barno (@merc.b_)
For the full episode transcript: https://www.afrika.design/wekesa-george
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54 🗣️The Digital Dental Shift | Melanie Walch
53 👩🎨From Sketches to Global Reach | Nairobi Design Spaces ft Ladouce Nadabha
52 🎼Nairobi’s Encore: Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project | Nairobi Design Spaces ft Peter Holmes à Court
51🚶🏿Trusting the Journey | Nyandia Kamawe
50 📽️Stop.Motion.Magic | Inkspace Bureau
49 🎨Teaching the Art of Possibility | Brian Omolo
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47 ☮️ Symbols of Peace, Love, Design | Nairobi Design Spaces with Naitiemu & Adrian
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45 🇺🇬 For The Love of Stationery | Rina Waligo
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43 🇰🇪 The Art of Thriving | Lulu Kitololo
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40 🇳🇬 Artistic Fusion | Inatimi ’Nazquiat’ Nathus
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38 🇲🇦 Designing Africa’s Future | Hicham Lahlou
37 🇰🇪 Design’s Transformative Touch | Leanne M’Munyori
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