10 Speeches on Modern Architecture

These architecture presentations discuss the evolution of design over the past century. Many of these speeches highlight the increasing integration of nature and design. The speakers featured here illustrate how nature can be trained to cooperate with modern architecture and create buildings and spaces that are truly one with nature.

Urban designer Mitchell Joachim shows how an ancient technology used to graft trees together can be applied to building homes that are sustainable. His speech demonstrates how homes can actually continue growing after they're built as they integrate with surrounding nature.

Tom Darden discusses the Make It Right Foundation in his speech, which spotlights the modern challenge of designing homes and structures that can withstand the elements. He explains how homes in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans are being redesigned to stand high above ground level and to be equipped with floating capabilities should a flood occur.

These architecture presentations illustrate today's greatest innovations in design.