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Urban social inequalities: How can cities include people?

Nayla Saniour, Manuel Pérez Romero and Ruth Nelson

Addressing inequalities requires challenging transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary barriers. How can cities help in creating a more equal society? We invite you to listen to our discussion from the third webinar in our collaboration with All Things Urban. Join Nayla Saniour, Manuel Pérez Romero and main guest Ruth Nelson for a masterclass on the importance of incorporating nature into cities, and have a look at our upcoming program, the Bachelor in Urban Studies.

Urban green infrastructure: How can nature save cities?

Nayla Saniour, Manuel Pérez Romero and Elizaveta Fakirova

What do urban forests, green roofs, rain gardens, green alleys, permeable pavers and green façades have in common? They are all ways of bringing nature back into the urban environment, as we discussed in our second webinar in collaboration with All Things Urban. Join Nayla Saniour, Manuel Pérez Romero and main guest Elizaveta Fakirova for a masterclass on the importance of incorporating nature into cities, and have a look at our upcoming program, the Bachelor in Urban Studies.

Urban artificial intelligence: How can we urbanise technology

Nayla Saniour, Manuel Pérez Romero and Hubert Béroche

What is urban AI and how can it help us build sustainable cities and empower communities? The first webinar in our collaboration with All Things Urban talked about just this. Join Nayla Saniour, Manuel Pérez Romero and main guest Hubert Béroche for a masterclass on this future technology, and have a look at our upcoming program, the Bachelor in Urban Studies.

DRESS FOR THE PARTY AND THE PARTY WILL COME TO YOU

Steve Edge, Creative Director and Founder of Steve Edge Design

We were absolutely honoured to welcome Steve Edge, Creative Director and Founder of the London-based, global branding agency specialising in Brand identity, Brand strategy and digital design & build, Steve Edge Design, on our Business of Design Lecture Series.

BUSINESS OF DESIGN SERIES: HOW TO WIN WORK BY JAN KNIKKER, MVRDV

Jan Knikker, Partner and Director of Strategy at MVRDV

As part of the IE Business of Design series, IE School of Architecture and Design welcomed Jan Knikker, Partner and Director of Strategy at MVRDV, the renowned Dutch studio known for its award-winning architecture built throughout the world and its commitment to sustainable, livable cities.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESILIENCY BY TOM MILLER

Tom Miller, Senior Managing Director and Head of Development and Sustainability (Asia Pacific) at LaSalle Investment Management

Tom Miller explores the concept of resiliency facing the impact of risks on property investments, at both the financial asset and the community level.

DESIGN: A TOOL FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. LEARNING FROM SPACES FOR CHILDREN BY SARIT SHANI HAY

Sarit Shani Hay, Architect and Award-winning designer

How do we create an inspiring environment for our children? What happens when design meets pedagogy and how can we use design as a tool for social change? Sarit Shani Hay discusses the intricacies behind designing creative spaces for kids in an era of rapid changes.

CREATIVE CONDITIONS: CONDITIONING CREATIVITY BY JOY YOON

Joy Yoon, Studio Director of the Adidas Brooklyn Creator Farm

Joy Yoon discusses how to grow within a creative community, failing on purpose, and learning how and who to trust. Masterclass organized by IE A&D, AECOM, and Vitra.

WHEN REAL ESTATE CREATES GREAT URBAN SPACES BY RAUL LORES

Raul Lores, Author and Editor-in-Chief of Veja Sao Paulo

Raul Lores will show how thoughtful large-scale developments and mixed-use spaces can contribute to vibrant and diverse neighborhoods.

MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS FOR ARCHITECTURE FIRMS BY ENOCH SEARS

Enoch Sears, AIA and founder of Business of Architecture

What does it take to run a successful architecture practice that does not get in the way of producing good architecture? Enoch Sears shares the 3-part SMART Practice Method™ developed by himself as a tool that simplifies architecture firm management so that Architects and Design Managers can focus on doing their best work.

THE CULTURE FACTOR AND THE WORKPLACE IN THE ERA OF COVID BY ELVIRA MUÑOZ

Elvira Muñoz, Director Master in Strategic Interior Design and Director. Principal Interior Design. EMEA and AECOM

Why must businesses quickly adapt to today's agile and fast-learning culture? What can Strategic Interior Design bring to this essential change? Elvira Muñoz explains why businesses have had to shift more rapidly than ever to adapt to a new world of work.

MIXTAPE TALKS: HABITAT & CARE BY UMBERTO NAPOLITANO, ANETTE SPIRO AND PEG RAWES

Umberto Napolitano (LAN Architects), Anette Spiro (ETH), Peg Rawes (The Bartlett UCL)

The Mixtape Talks bring together trios of guests from the fields of architecture and design practice, theory, and related side disciplines to fuel conversations around candent topics on the built and produced environment.

THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERIOR DESIGN IN 2021 BY CHERYL DURST AND DEAN MARTHA THORNE

Cheryl Durst and Dean Martha Thorne

Our post-pandemic world today needs interior designers and design thinkers more than ever.

Cheryl Durst and Dean Martha Thorne speak about why the interior design profession is now necessary more than ever and how interior designers can add value in many ways.

DEFINING THE PROFILE OF THE ARCHITECT OF THE FUTURE

Caterina de la Portilla, Architect and Mentor

In a liquid world in continual and accelerating transformation, we knew generations have the opportunity to reinvent our role in society by opening new lines of action where our work is truly valued, going from being simple tools used by our clients, to expert creative minds who lead these business relationships.

HOW ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN IMPACT OUR HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND HAPPINESS BY ANUPAMA KUNDOO AND AMELIE DE MARSILY

Anupama Kundoo and Amelie De Marsily

Anupama Kundoo and Amélie De Marsily explore how three central pillars of happiness are impacted by the design of our homes, offices, buildings, and cities. Set against the backdrop of the recent pandemic, this online masterclass will explore non-conventional ways to produce more fulfilling environments.

INNOVATION IN URBAN STRATEGY BY IBEN FALCONER

Iben Falconer, Architectural Strategist

In this online masterclass, Iben Falconer addresses how established urban design practice is changing with innovation, technology, and public engagement. Featuring topics such as the relationship between foodscapes and public health outcomes, this session is sure to be as insightful as it is eye-opening.

FAILURE / NOT FAILURE BY HUNTER TURA

Hunter Tura, CEO of YOO North America and founder and CEO of Syndicate X

Hunter Tura leads this online masterclass that explores creative practice through efficient production. By thinking in a “third way” and establishing a new creative framework, we can produce higher quality, more sustainable designs.

DESIGN AND CREATIVITY: THE POWER TO SHIFT CULTURES BY ROB BROWN

Rob Brown, Currently BBVA’S GLOBAL CMO

In this online masterclass, Rob Brown discusses the power of design, space and culture. Using real-world examples, he will explore how these concepts can transform companies and help produce sustainable solutions.

TRENDS AND THE NEW DIGITAL WORKPLACE ECOSYSTEM BY XIAOLIN GU

Xiaolin GU, Ideation Workplace Strategist at Haworth

Xiaolin Gu discusses how the concept of workplace strategy is evolving. She will explore how, with technological advancement and changing work patterns, our search for “standard solutions” is becoming more challenging.

YOUR BRAIN ON DESIGN: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NEUROSCIENCE, DESIGN AND WELLBEING BY CHARRISSE JOHNSTON

Charrisse Johnston, Principal and Co-Founder of StudioSALT

Have you ever wondered why only certain designs last the test of time? What about the impact of color in eliciting hunger or sleepiness? In this online masterclass, Charrisse Johnston explores these ideas, alongside other puzzles of design.

CO-LIVING: CREATING A NEW HOUSING TYPOLOGY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY BY NICK REES

Nick Rees, Architectural Director at The collective

Nick Rees presents the growing phenomenon of co-living and how it’s evolving as a new housing typology. During this masterclass, he will explore how it is adapting to current lifestyle trends and imagines how it might change in the future.

CREATING A BUSINESS MANIFESTO FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL VENTURE BY CAROLINE COLE

Caroline Cole, Director of Colander Associates Ltd.

Architects can never settle to be good—they need to engage in active research to consistently improve their craft. This online masterclass looks at key business foundations to support creative excellence in architecture and design to unlock value and boost profit.

THE MAKING OF VIΛ 57 WEST BY KAI-UWE BERGMANN

Kai-Uwe Bergmann, Partner at BIG

In this virtual masterclass, Kai-Uwe will delve into the making of BIG’s VIΛ 57 West. By embracing a union between the classic American skyscraper and the communal space of a European courtyard, Kai-Uwe helped develop a new hybrid building typology that fosters a higher quality of life.

THE MEDIUM IS THE MASSAGE BY PETER MURRAY

Peter Murray, Writer and commentator on architecture

In this online masterclass, Peter Murray explores how branding, marketing and communications can empower architectural practices. By examining complex market relationships and using state-of-the-art tools, architects can produce designs that help achieve commercial goals.

ARCHITECTS ARCHETYPES: EPIC CAREERS FOR ARCHITECTS TODAY BY MIKE LAVALLEY

Mike LaValley, Architect, Project Manager and founder of Evolving Architect

Mike LaValley discusses next steps in pursuing a career in architecture. If you’ve ever wondered what comes next after graduation, join us for this insightful online masterclass.

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