NEB Concepts | DigiNEB Podcasts

Andrew Dubber in conversation with leading architects, educators, and project leaders

Topic: Adaptability

Aase Højlund Nielsen pt 2 – Technology, Inclusion, and the Power of Place

How do digital tools support community engagement? Aase Højlund Nielsen explains the role of technology in urban planning, the importance of adapting strategies for different cultures, and how Copenhagen’s unique context influences innovation. She also reflects on the limitations of replicating solutions across different regions and the need for meaningful, localised approaches.

Community engagement Technology integration Education innovation Adaptability Cultural heritage and diversity Co-creation and participatory design

Aase Højlund Nielsen pt 4 – Conflict, Collaboration, and the Principles of Change

Can disagreements drive progress? Aase Højlund Nielsen shares how conflict within collaborative projects can be a powerful force for innovation. She reflects on the challenges of aligning different perspectives in the DESIRE project, the importance of open debate, and how artistic and ecological principles can be used as shared languages to shape the built environment.

Interdisciplinary approach Sustainability Community engagement Knowledge sharing and dissemination Adaptability Co-creation and participatory design

Mia Roth-Čerina pt 3 – Coexistence, Speculative Design, and the Future of Architecture

Can architecture exist without the compulsion to build? Mia Roth-Čerina discusses the themes of her book Designing and Coexistence, which challenges the drive for constant newness in architecture. She explores ideas of mutualism, the importance of repurposing rather than replacing, and how speculative design can help reimagine the future of urban and rural spaces.

Sustainability Interdisciplinary approach Ecosystem approach Education innovation Environmental conservation Adaptability

Mia Roth-Čerina pt 5 – Technology, AI, and the Role of Data in Design

Is the digital transformation of architecture making cities smarter or dumber? Mia Roth-Čerina discusses the role of AI, big data, and digital tools in urban planning, questioning whether an overreliance on quantifiable metrics risks erasing lived experience. She also explores the balance between technological innovation and the fundamental principles of good design.

Technology integration Sustainability Urban design and development Cultural heritage and diversity Adaptability New European Bauhaus