INTERVIEW: With Bridgette Meinhold, Author of ‘Urgent Architecture’

When Inhabitat design writer ,  Bridgette Meinhold , heard about the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 and the massive devastation it caused, she wanted to help, and was drawn to start investigating different options for temporary shelters and disaster relief housing. This exploration gradually broadened to a larger focus on design for disaster-preparedness ; seeking out what type of shelters can best withstand earthquakes, hurricanes, rising sea levels and tornados. Now I’m thrilled to say that after years of research, Bridgette has just published an incredible new book entitled Urgent Architecture: 40 Sustainable Housing Solutions for a Changing World . Urgent Architecture showcases inspiring and innovative ideas for resilient design – design that will withstand the test of time – surviving climate change, rising sea levels, manmade and natural disasters . I recently had a chance to interview Bridgette about her new book at Inhabitat HQ in NYC , and she gave me some fascinating insight into her inspiration for the book, the impact  climate change  will have on future housing and what she believes is necessary to create a more sustainable and responsive built landscape. Watch the video above for the interview, and if you want to learn more, you can get your own copy of Urgent Architecture here . A full transcript of the interview with pics is available after the jump. Read the rest of INTERVIEW: With Bridgette Meinhold, Author of ‘Urgent Architecture’

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When Inhabitat’s Architecture Editor ,  Bridgette Meinhold , heard about the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 and the massive devastation it caused, she wanted to help, and was drawn to start investigating different options for temporary shelters and disaster relief housing. This exploration gradually broadened to a larger focus on design for disaster-preparedness ; seeking out what type of shelters can best withstand earthquakes, hurricanes, rising sea levels and tornados. Now I’m thrilled to say that after years of research, Bridgette has just published an incredible new book entitled Urgent Architecture: 40 Sustainable Housing Solutions for a Changing World . Urgent Architecture showcases inspiring and innovative ideas for resilient design – design that will withstand the test of time – surviving climate change, rising sea levels, manmade and natural disasters . I recently had a chance to interview Bridgette about her new book at Inhabitat HQ in NYC , and she gave me some fascinating insight into her inspiration for the book, the impact  climate change  will have on future housing and what she believes is necessary to create a more sustainable and responsive built landscape. Watch the video above for the interview, and if you want to learn more, you can get your own copy of Urgent Architecture here . A full transcript of the interview with pics is available after the jump. Read the rest of INTERVIEW: With Bridgette Meinhold, Author of ‘Urgent Architecture’ Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “sustainable architecture” , adaptable housing , book review , bridgette meinhold , bridgette meinhold interview , design for disaster preparedness , design to withstand disasters , disaster design , disaster housing , Eco Architecture , eco design , green architecture , green books , green design , inhabitat book review , Prefab Housing , resilient architecture , resilient design , sustainable design , urgent architecture        

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When Inhabitat’s Architecture Editor ,  Bridgette Meinhold , heard about the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 and the massive devastation it caused, she wanted to help, and was drawn to start investigating different options for temporary shelters and disaster relief housing. This exploration gradually broadened to a larger focus on design for disaster-preparedness; seeking out what type of shelters can best withstand earthquakes, hurricanes, rising sea levels and tornados. Now I’m thrilled to say that after years of research, Bridgette has just published an incredible new book entitled Urgent Architecture: 40 Sustainable Housing Solutions for a Changing World . Urgent Architecture showcases inspiring and innovative ideas for resilient design – design that will withstand the test of time – surviving climate change, rising sea levels, and both manmade and natural disasters. I recently interviewed Bridgette about her new book at Inhabitat HQ in NYC , and she gave me some fascinating insight into her inspiration for the book, the impact  climate change  will have on housing and what she believes is necessary to create a more sustainable and responsive built landscape. Watch the video above for the interview, and if you want to read more, you can get your own copy of Urgent Architecture here . + Urgent Architecture Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “sustainable architecture” , adaptable housing , book review , bridgette meinhold , bridgette meinhold interview , design for disaster preparedness , design to withstand disasters , disaster design , disaster housing , Eco Architecture , eco design , green architecture , green books , green design , inhabitat book review , Prefab Housing , resilient architecture , resilient design , sustainable design , urgent architecture        

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As the author of over 2,000 articles on the subject, you might say that Bridgette Meinhold knows a thing or two about green architecture . In her new book entitled Urgent Architecture , Ms. Meinhold puts her accumulated knowledge to paper, profiling “40 sustainable housing solutions for a changing world.” In the pages of Urgent Architecture you’ll find a collection of some of the most innovative, adaptable and affordable shelters on the planet – from modern yurts to homes that float on water to pop-up tents for the homeless. We had a chance to explore the book before its official release date on March 11 – read on to see our review as well as select images of some of the featured projects. Read the rest of BOOK REVIEW: Bridgette Meinhold’s Urgent Architecture Showcases 40 Sustainable Housing Solutions for a Changing World Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “sustainable architecture” , adaptable housing , book review , bridgette meinhold , disaster housing , Eco Architecture , eco design , green architecture , green books , green design , inhabitat book review , Prefab Housing , sustainable design , urgent architecture

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