My architectural philosophy? Bring the community into the process

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014 TODAY’S TED TALK Alejandro Aravena: My architectural philosophy? Bring the community into the process 15:49 minutes · TEDGlobal 2014 When asked to build housing for 100 families in Chile ten years ago, Alejandro Aravena looked to an unusual inspiration: the wisdom of favelas and slums. Rather than building a large building with small units, he built flexible half-homes that each family could expand on. It was a complex problem, but with a simple solution — one that he arrived at by working with the families themselves. With a chalkboard and beautiful images of his designs, Aravena walks us through three projects where clever rethinking led to beautiful design with great benefit. Watch now » PLAYLIST OF THE DAY Architectural inspiration Master architects share their vision for buildings that inflate, float, twist and glitter, while artfully addressing the challenges faced by their residents, their cities and the planet. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 2:45:55