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Sep 2023
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Inspired by nature: Creating a regenerat...

Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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In this week’s bite-sized episode we hear from Michael Pawlyn, known for his work in biomimetic architecture and innovation. Michael uses nature-inspired design to create fundamentally different results for business, people and the environment in spaces and buildings.

 

Ep 92: Redesigning the future

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