Biophilic Design: Connecting People with Nature | Aye Chan Min Thant | TEDxYouth@BrainworksSchool
Aye Chan Min Thant, a Secondary 4 student, has a deep passion for architecture and its potential to improve lives. She explores the concept of biophilic architecture—an innovative approach that integrates nature into modern design to create healthier, more sustainable environments. In her talk, Aye Chan Min Thant highlights how reconnecting with nature through design can transform homes, workplaces, and communities, fostering well-being and sustainability. With real-world examples, she showcases how biophilic principles have been successfully applied and emphasizes their role in shaping a future where cities are more harmonious with the natural world. Aye Chan Min Thant is a secondary 4 student studying at Brainworks Total International School. She had always been fascinated by the beauty of architecture and always had the ambition to create a remarkable infrastructure that benefits human well-being. She dives deep into the topic of biophilic architecture and how this design can foster a connection between people and nature in order to shape more sustainable and environmentally friendly cities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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