Enlight+DArch Talks

In this new interview, we speak with Catherine Loke, an architect and Certified Permaculture Designer based in Singapore, as well as a lecturer, speaker, and Founding President of The Circle for Human Sustainability (TCHS), a transdisciplinary society established in 2021 that takes a holistic approach to sustainability.

For this edition, we interviewed Catherine twice, from two different points of view: one conversation led by Simon, DeArchNet’s co-founder based in the United States, and another from a Latin American perspective hosted by Noelia in Argentina.

This is the interview led by Noelia

For the conversation led by Simon, check out the "a" version of this episode available on this same channel.

In this new interview, we speak with Catherine Loke, an architect and Certified Permaculture Designer based in Singapore, as well as a lecturer, speaker, and Founding President of The Circle for Human Sustainability (TCHS), a transdisciplinary society established in 2021 that takes a holistic approach to sustainability.

For this edition, we interviewed Catherine twice, from two different points of view: one conversation led by Simon, DeArchNet’s co-founder based in the United States, and another from a Latin American perspective hosted by Noelia in Argentina.

This is the interview led by Simon.

For the conversation led by Noelia, check out the "b" version of this episode available on this same channel.

Against the grain of fast fashion, Eva Knutsdotter Vikstrom and Olaya de Marcos created YOMA, a motherhood wear brand where they design clothes with intention, celebrating the different stages of motherhood. 

In conversation with DeArchNet, the founders of YOMA share insights into their vision and creative process.

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Interview by Noelia Pirsic

Conversamos el arquitecto argentino Guillermo Rocchetti sobre la ética profesional, cómo las herramientas digitales están transformando la disciplina y su proceso de trabajo.

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Entrevista realizada por Noelia Pirsic para DeArchNet.com

A conversation with Divya VijayaNandaKumar, founder of DVNK Design Studio.

Divya is a seasoned interior designer based in the Bay Area, whose journey began as a Computer Science engineer in Chennai, India. After graduating, she realized she was craving a more hands-on and creative path. Everything changed when she took a color theory class — a turning point that laid the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career.

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Interview by Noelia Pirsic for DeArchNet

We interviewed architect Dahlia Roberts Nduom, professor and researcher in the Department of Architecture at Howard University, where she teaches various courses including “Tropical Architecture and Urbanism”.

Her research focuses on the relationship between history, culture, and perception, and its impact on the architecture of the African Diaspora, and how that ties to an evolving definition of ‘home’ for different communities.

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Interview by Noelia Pirsic for DeArchNet

En este primer episodio en español de Enlight+D'Arch talks, entrevistamos a Natalia Kerbabian, arquitecta y artista, fundadora de "Ilustro para no olvidar", un proyecto que documenta la memoria demolida en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Entrevista realizada por Noelia Pirsic para DeArchNet.com

Join us as we chat with Hyoung Taek Nam, Principal Character Concept Artist at Naughty Dog, and one of the creative minds behind The Last of Us and Uncharted 4.

Hear about his creative process, the challenges he’s faced, and his thoughts on AI’s impact on the art world.

If you’d like to read a written version of this interview, visit:dearchnet.com.

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Interview by Drew Pasek for DeArchNet

Stacey Bello is a lighting designer raised in Southern California, who studied interior design at Parsons School of Design. She has been living in New York City for nearly a decade where she works as a Senior Associate at KGM Architectural Lighting.

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Interview by Drew Pasek for DeArchNet

In this episode, we speak withHarry Blakiston Houston, engineer and founder ofInsulate Ukraine. Learn how his personal experiences and values shaped a project that restores homes and hope in war-torn communities.If you'd like to read the written version of this interview, visitDeArchNet.com.

Support the cause

If you'd like to support Insulate Ukraine and help restore warmth and security to homes affected by the war, consider donating at⁠insulate-ukraine.org/donate⁠.
This conversation took place in July 2024. Any metrics or updates mentioned in the audio reflect the state of the project at that time. As of the date of this podcast’s publication, Insulate Ukraine has provided over 34,000 emergency replacement windows to homes damaged by war.

The cover image for this episode is courtesy of Insulate Ukraine.

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Interview by Sofía González Carrasco for DeArchNet