As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, why are we still erecting more walls? Architect Adnan Morshed explores how identity shapes design and what we can do to create inclusive spaces for modern communities.
Adnan Morshed is an architect, author, and now associate professor in the School of Architecture and Planning at Catholic University. His published works include various articles and books, including Impossible Heights: Skyscrapers, Flight, and the Master Builder; and Oculus: A Decade of Insights into Bangladeshi Affairs. Additionally, his research has garnered grants from the organizations like the Graham Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and MIT, along with earning him highly competitive fellowships from the likes of the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian Institution. Also a practicing architect, Adnan Morshed has designed buildings in the U.S., Lebanon, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. 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