NEB Concepts | DigiNEB Podcasts

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

Topic: Data-driven decision making

Jan Bunge pt 1 – Storytelling, Simulation, and the Future of City Design

Jan Bunge, a trained landscape architect turned digital strategist, discusses the power of narrative in urban planning. He explains how real-time 3D environments and interactive simulations help decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public understand complex urban projects. With a background in both design and communication, he explores why the way we present ideas is just as important as the ideas themselves.

Urban design and development Digital twins and simulations Sustainability Data-driven decision making AI and digital tools Community engagement

Jan Bunge pt 2 – Digital Twins, Open Data, and Smarter Cities

Can we create a complete digital model of a city? Jan Bunge examines the promise and limitations of digital twins, discussing how data-driven urban planning can optimise resources and reduce waste. He argues that while a perfect digital twin is impossible, integrating fragmented data into a shared understanding of cities is the key to better decision-making.

Digital twins and simulations Urban design and development Resource management and efficiency Data-driven decision making Sustainability Systems thinking

Markus Reymann pt 1 – Art, Advocacy, and the Ocean

Markus Reymann, co-director of TBA21, shares his journey from theatre to contemporary art and marine conservation. He discusses the transformative power of art, the role of storytelling in advocacy, and how his organisation integrates science, policy, and artistic practice to engage with pressing environmental issues.

Art and culture Aesthetics Accessibility Environmental conservation Human-centered design Data-driven decision making Social renewal and societal change

Markus Reymann pt 5 – Digital Technologies, Data Sovereignty, and European Alternatives

How can we rethink our relationship with technology? Markus Reymann explores Europe's distinct approach to digital sovereignty and sustainability, contrasting it with Silicon Valley’s extractive model. He discusses the role of digital tools in mapping, storytelling, and ecological planning, while questioning whether technology should lead or follow human thought.

AI and digital tools Human-centered design Data-driven decision making Nature-based solutions European collaboration and policy Art and culture Aesthetics