Design that Heals Documentary – MASS Design Group and GHESKIO From the MASS website: https://massdesigngroup.org/design-heals-documentary# Dr. Jean-William Pape, Haitian infectious disease specialist and Director and Founder of Les Centres GHESKIO, has dedicated his career to combating diarrheal diseases that harm and kill Haiti’s poor. This documentary tells the story how GHESKIO and MASS Design Group…
Architecture that’s built to heal: Michael Murphy TED Talk Overview from the TED.com website: https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_murphy_architecture_that_s_built_to_heal Architecture is more than a clever arrangement of bricks. In this eloquent talk, Michael Murphy shows how he and his team look far beyond the blueprint when they’re designing. Considering factors from airflow to light, theirs is a holistic approach…
Episode 2: Rebuilding Places of the Heart – (preview) When U.S. industry and manufacturing collapsed, cities like Elgin, IL, and Syracuse, NY, were left with the task of redefining themselves for a new paradigm. Leading the way to a greener, more sustainable Elgin is a group of high school students lead by Illinois Teacher of…
Dr. Jackson on the Built Environment Dr. Jackson on the Built Environment from Media Policy Center on Vimeo. Dr. Jackson discusses the built environment and its impact of public health. He stresses the need for green space, adequate and clean public transit, and access to nutritious and affordable fresh food.