Summary: “Engineering and science is poised to deliver a whole new thing to the world but the world isnt ready to ask” - Luke Leung (Not sure about adding the quote?) As a society, we have entered a time where the roles of architects and engineers are converging; form and function inextricably interwoven. The role of the engineer, in particular, is due for an upgrade. It’s time to rethink norms, retool design processes, and reimagine the appropriate. Fundamentally, the role of the engeering in the AEC is poised to both expand and deepen. In this episode Luke Leung of SOM shows us all what it’s like to approach one’s role in society with an expanded and deepened perspective. Luke is an”engineeers engineer” who is also gifted speaker who thinks deeply and expansively. If you haven’t heard him speak recently you’re in for a treat today. Chances are good that you’ll leave this episode thinking “if only more engineers could channel their inner Yoda or MLK like that”. Starting with a century old quote about the importance of teaching and understanding entropy, Luke and Kristof expand on LCA concepts in a way that shows their full potential, breadth and significance. Along the way exploring ideas like these: What if the concept of entropy was actually central to understanding the life cycle impacts of buildings? What if the best thing “to do” to help move society forward in regards to the way we deliver buildings to ourselves was “to understand” the decisions we make more fully? What if humanity’s interaction with the geobiosphere involves far more than just carbon emissions? What if our homes and buildings directly supported human thriving; both for the outer environment and for our inner lived experience?
