About this episode

The episode explores the relationship between architecture and biodiversity in urban settings, featuring a discussion with ecologist Kristine Kjørup Rasmussen.

Can architecture help us create a future where both humans and nature can thrive ? And is it possible to truly strengthen biodiversity in big cities – or are we just creating small, isolated pockets of green? In this episode, Michael Booth meets ecologist , biodiversit y developer and founder of Oiko, Kristine Kjørup Rasmussen. Together they explore Copenhagen's Nordhavn district – from concrete cityscapes to wild wastelands – to see how biodiversity can be measured, protected, and even enhanced in the midst of urban development. Guest: Kristine Kjørup Rasmussen, ecologist and founder of Oiko Host: Michael Booth Let's Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center. Sound edits by Munck Studios.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Booth

Guest: Kristine Kjørup Rasmussen

Topics covered

• biodiversity
• urban development
• ecology
• architecture
• sustainability

Keywords

• biodiversity
• urban ecology
• Copenhagen
• architecture
• sustainability
• green spaces
• urban development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oiko

Places: Copenhagen, Nordhavn

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