Buildings that blend nature and city

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January 24, 2017 Today's TED Talk Buildings that blend nature and city 11:55 minutes · TEDWomen 2016 A skyscraper that channels the breeze ... a building that creates community around a hearth ... Jeanne Gang uses architecture to build relationships. In this engaging tour of her work, Gang invites us into buildings large and small, from a surprising local community center to a landmark Chicago skyscraper. "Through architecture, we can do much more than create buildings," she says. "We can help steady this planet we all share." Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Life is beautiful These talks will make your heart ache in the best of ways. Each is a wonderful reminder of the beautiful poignancy of life. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:53:00 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM For healthier buildings, just add bacteria? Just like a human being, a house or office has its own microbiome, with good and bad microorganisms. One researcher has a targeted idea: to customize our spaces with the right microbes. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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