NEB Concepts | DigiNEB Podcasts

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

Topic: Nature-based solutions

Andreja Kutnar pt 1 – Wood Science, Sustainable Construction, and the Future of Materials

Andreja Kutnar, wood scientist and professor at the University of Primorska, shares her journey from growing up in a carpentry workshop to leading cutting-edge research on renewable materials. She explores the science behind wood as a construction material, its advantages over steel and concrete, and why understanding its properties is essential for architects and engineers.

Sustainability Building materials and techniques Interdisciplinary approach Nature-based solutions Architectural education and practice Environmental conservation

Francesca Rizzo pt 2 – Multidisciplinary Thinking and the Future of Urban Innovation

What happens when architecture, urban studies, and design come together? Francesca Rizzo reflects on her unconventional path from multimedia communication and electronics to design-driven urban transformation. She highlights the importance of breaking down silos between disciplines and how cities can benefit from a more systemic, collaborative approach.

Human-centered design Urban design and development Nature-based solutions Community engagement Cultural heritage and diversity Interdisciplinary approach

Markus Reymann pt 4 – The New European Bauhaus, Inclusion, and the Ocean as a Continuum

The New European Bauhaus isn't just about architecture. Markus Reymann discusses how the initiative can redefine inclusion—not just for people, but for non-human species and ecosystems. He explains his work on coastal governance models that incorporate "speakers for the living," ensuring that marine environments have a voice in decision-making.

New European Bauhaus Inclusion Sustainability Human Centered Design Ecosytem approach Nature-based solutions

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

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 diversity

Mia 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 approach