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Architecture: Why Diversity Matters

Elsie Owusu • TEDxEuston

‘Growing up, it was natural to think that Architecture could be a route to helping people’, says Architect Elsie Owusu, but today in the UK they ‘are not representative of the populations they serve’. Elsie weaves her personal experiences with stories from her colleagues - highlighting how diversity is necessary when designing for the community.

‘Growing up, it was natural to think that Architecture could be a route to helping people’, says Architect Elsie Owusu, but today in the UK they ‘are not representative of the populations they serve’. Elsie weaves her personal experiences with stories from her colleagues - highlighting how diversity is necessary when designing for the community.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxEuston, an independent event.

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