The Responsibility of Architecture

Episode 085 • 50 min

How can architecture reflect the needs of a community?

In this week’s episode, we chat about the social impact of architecture that creates social awareness in the built environment. Sam is joined by David Silverman, Principal at Silverman Trykowski Associates, an imaginative architecture and design studio that designs for wellbeing. David shares examples of this work and the importance of including the community in the conversation. Later on in the show, they are joined by Pascale Sablan, Founder & Executive Director of Beyond the Built Environment, activist, mentor, and 2021 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award Recipient, an award that distinguishes an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a relevant issue, such as affordable housing, inclusiveness, or universal access. Together, they talk about what social impact architecture is, what it looks like, and how it can impact a community.

Weekly Dose of Good Design

• Sam: Streaks App
• David: Masterclass

Links:

• CoDesign Collaborative Event: CoDesign Collaborative Week
• Resource: Bodega Makeover
• Resource: Pascale Sablan
• Organization: Adjaye Associates
• Resource: ADA
• Organization: NOMA