“There is a lot of potential in past and often forgotten knowledge and technologies when it comes to designing a sustainable society. Interesting possibilities arise when we combine old technology with new knowledge and new materials, or when we apply old concepts and traditional knowledge to modern technology.”  – Low-Tech Magazine

In this discussion, Prof Jussi Parrikka, author Prof Antonio López and chairs Jessica In and Dr Fiona Zisch will explore how architectural approaches to ecomedia, media archaeologies and ecologies can offer exciting new possibilities – including how studying natural elements such as air and water as ‘media’ can help us understand and visualise flows of data and resources, and the ways in which tech can be ‘hacked’ or reinvented to solve urgent environmental issues.

Taking inspiration from Low-Tech Magazine – a physical and online publication that has run on a solar powered server since 2018 – the conversation will explore how combining traditional methods with modern technology can help create a more sustainable future.

This event is part of the flagship CRUNCH Series at The Bartlett School of Architecture, replacing the International Lecture Series.

Please note this event is first-come, first-served and is limited capacity.