In this episode, we explore the role of racism and colonialism in the construction of the built environment and how we can improve.

In October 2022 we have been marking Black History Month at The Bartlett through talks, workshops and our series Black Perspectives in the Built Environment which explores architects, researchers and activists who have shaped – and are shaping – our field.

In this episode of Building Better, we are joined by two guests to discuss the ways that racism and colonialism have influenced people who study, design, create and live in built environments:

Omoleye Ojuri, Honorary lecturer at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, Senior Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University and World Bank Scholar

Kudzai Matsvai, architectural activist and founder of the BLAC Collective at the University of Liverpool and the Wedzera Network

Through this discussion, we explore the legacy of racism and colonialism in the built environment, conversations about anti-racism, and how we can improve.

Content warning: in this episode we are going to discuss racism and colonialism within the built environment and the systemic violence that this has caused toward Black communities around the world.

For more information and to access the transcript, visit www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/building-better-bartlett-podcast/transcript-black-voices-built-environment

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Date of episode recording: 2022-10-19T00:00:00Z

Duration: 30:18

Language of episode: English

Presenter:Christoph Lindner

Guests: Omoleye Ojuri;Kudzai Matsvai

Producer: Cerys Bradley