How buildings can improve life — inside and out

What if buildings served the public good? [TED Talks Daily]( [TED Talk]( Doris Sung - 11 min [How buildings can improve life — inside and out]( Architect and building tech innovator Doris Sung presents a compelling vision for reimagining building facades as active contributors to urban life and public health. Showcasing innovative technologies — like buildings that filter particulates out of the air and facades that react to heat — Sung demonstrates how modern architecture can evolve beyond aesthetics to address critical issues like pollution, energy efficiency and urban heat islands, offering a glimpse into a future where architecture improves life for inhabitants and pedestrians alike. ([Read transcript]() [Watch now]( [Watch now](   TED IS SUPPORTED BY ADS AND PARTNERS   Trending [TED Talk]( Shou Chew - 39 min [TikTok's CEO on its future — and what makes its algorithm different]( [TED Talk]( Dolly Chugh - 12 min [How to let go of being a "good" person — and become a better person]( [TED Talk]( TED-Ed - 5 min [4 things all great listeners know](   Tune in [Podcast]( [Your weekend listen: A Mexico City audio adventure]( TED Talks Daily - 22 min Every weekend, TED Talks Daily features a handpicked episode from the archives to complement the week. In this episode, hear about an everyday superhero disguised with a luchador mask, citizens creating better public transportation and a constitution crowdsourced from the citizens of Mexico City. Listen on [Spotify]( | [Apple](ted.com) | [More](   Follow TED [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [TikTok]( Get the TED app [Download on the App Store]( [Get it on Google Play]( Copyright © 2024 TED, All rights reserved. You received this email because you subscribed to it through TED. Become a [TED Member]( to support [our mission]( and receive exclusive benefits. Our mailing address is 330 Hudson St Fl 12, NY, NY 10013. [Unsubscribe]( | [View in browser](