In this next FABE Circle event, we will discuss the link between the global climate emergency and our work with buildings, interiors and furniture.
Local architect and advocate of climate-positive buildings Jakob Schneider will give a talk on the urgency of action needed in the architecture and building sectors in the face of the current climate emergency. Jakob is a member of the management at Salathé Architekten Basel AG as well as one of the founders of Countdown 2030, a Swiss association focused on raising awareness on our role in addressing the climate emergency and sees the challenge as a creative opportunity.
In this powerful call to action, is about nothing less than the "reinvention of modernity". Jakob will take us through the recent history of architecture, key facts and figures about the climate as well as introduce us to several practical frameworks for going forward, including alternative materials, circular design and the application of the 5 ‘r’s – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot in architecture.
This will be followed by a short Q&A session with Jakob, and discussing some practical examples from architecture. The moderator will also share examples from related sectors such as construction, interior design and furniture.
After this inspiring exchange, participants will be split into break-out groups where moderators will encourage them share their own experiences and ideas about implementing the 5 ‘r’s in buildings, interiors and furniture. They’ll be a chance to feedback the results from the discussion in plenary.
The event will be held in a mix of German English: the main talk will be in German, and participants will have a choice of languages for the break-out groups.
Agenda:
18:00 Welcome & introductions
18:15 Talk by Jakob Schneider, Architect at Salathé and member of Countdown 2030
18:35 Q&A session
18:45 Break-out groups
19:15 Group feedback
19:30 Close of formal session
Participants are welcome to stay on after the formal close of the programme to continue discussions.
Cost: Suggested donation of CHF 15 This event is free of charge, however participants will have the opportunity to donate during the webinar to Countdown 2030 and the Impact Hub Basel, to support the work of these associations. Donation-based tickets are also available during online registration (paypal).
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ORGANIZERS
The Furniture, Architecture and the Built Environment (FABE) Circle is a network of individuals and organizations interested in the circular economy, as applied to the furniture, architecture and built environment in Switzerland. It is an initiative of Impact Hub Basel, and part of the Circular Economy Transition program. It focuses on creating connections between people, and providing inspiration through practical examples.
Circular Economy Transition is a pioneer initiative that aims at accelerating the transition of Switzerland to a Circular Economy. It currently takes place in 5 Swiss cities - Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich. The program is initiated and being implemented in close collaboration with Impact Hub Switzerland, sanu durabilitas and with the support of the MAVA foundation.
COUNTDOWN 2030 A Swiss association of a steadily growing number of architectural professionals who, under the name "Countdown 2030", want to make a large number of planners and architects aware of the impact of their professional actions on climate change. Their goal is that this decade is used to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change as much as possible and to enable people to live sustainably.