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The Power of Light: The Modern World’s Uneasy Relationship to Light

In this episode of Lights, Cities and Architecture, we explore the fundamental role of light in shaping how we experience the world around us. From the science of what light is, to its impact on human perception, health, and circadian rhythms, the conversation moves between techn ...  Show more

Sustainability: Selling Point or Ethical Choice?

In this episode of the Light, Cities + Architecture podcast, architect Antony DiMase sits down with buyer’s advocate Sven Fischer to explore a key question shaping contemporary housing: does sustainability truly add market value, or is it still largely driven by ethics?Drawing on ...  Show more

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