Mud Talks 32: Ben Loescher on the LA Fires & Rebuilding with Adobe

About this episode

The episode features architect Ben Loescher discussing the impact of the Los Angeles fires and the potential of adobe in the rebuilding efforts.

In our thirty-second Mud Talks podcast, we speak to architect and Adobe in Action board member Ben Loescher on the topic of the recent Los Angeles fires and the role that adobe might play in the rebuilding process. Ben Loescher is a founding Principal at Loescher Meachem Architects , where his work focuses on the reuse of existing buildings and the founder of Adobeisnotsoftware , an earthen education and advocacy initiative.

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Loescher

Topics covered

• architecture
• rebuilding
• Los Angeles fires
• adobe
• sustainability

Keywords

• Los Angeles fires
• rebuilding
• adobe
• architecture
• sustainability
• earthen education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adobe in Action, Loescher Meachem Architects, Adobeisnotsoftware

Places: Los Angeles

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