Mia Roth-Čerina pt 1 – Architecture, Education, and the New European Bauhaus
Mia Roth-Čerina, architect and professor at the University of Zagreb, discusses the evolving role of architectural education in addressing climate change, circularity, and inclusivity. She explores how the New European Bauhaus provides a framework for redefining design practice, particularly in South European contexts, and how architectural pedagogy must adapt to a rapidly changing world.
Architectural education and practice Sustainability Inclusion Local and regional solutions Nature-based solutions Cultural heritage and diversityMia Roth-Čerina pt 2 – Designing with Nature and the Built Environment
What does it mean to design for more than just humans? Mia Roth-Čerina explores how architecture can create spaces that respond to natural environments rather than dominate them. She discusses her work in the wetlands, the idea of "post-human" design, and how structures can serve both ecological and human needs while maintaining a delicate balance between presence and invisibility.
Sustainability Climate change and adaptation Interdisciplinary approach Human-centered design Nature-based solutions Ecosystem approachMia 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 AdaptabilityMia Roth-Čerina pt 4 – Architectural Education and the Changing Role of the Architect
What do architecture graduates actually do? Mia Roth-Čerina shares insights from her research into the shifting roles of architects in contemporary society. She examines how architectural education must move beyond rigid structures to foster adaptability, collaboration, and problem-solving, and considers what a truly forward-thinking curriculum might look like.
Architectural education and practice Education innovation Interdisciplinary approach Sustainability Technology integration Social renewal and societal changeMia 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