The second Symbiotopics episode of 2024 is here, and we’re thrilled to have a very special guest: Julia Watson! 🌿✨

Julia Watson, a bestselling author, TED fellow, and leading expert on Lo—TEK nature-based technologies for climate resilience, brings her innovative perspectives to our podcast. She blends creative and interdisciplinary thinking to tackle systemic and sustainable change, partnering with experts to deliver beautiful landscape and urban design projects.

In the second episode, Julia Watson takes us on an enlightening journey through the intersection of anthropology, ecology, and innovation. Her work focuses on rewilding for both people and places, advocating for a design movement that rebuilds our understanding of indigenous philosophy and vernacular architecture to create sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructures.

Discover the lessons we can learn from indigenous societies and how their approaches to sustainability and environmental harmony can inform our modern practices. Julia challenges us to rethink contemporary technology by integrating time-tested, nature-based solutions that create microclimates and other vital infrastructures through the collaboration of humans and nature.

However, the challenge remains: how do we encourage the adoption of these indigenous techniques in modern construction? Lo-TEK calls for a deep engagement in understanding the “why” and “how” behind indigenous practices, urging us to appreciate their wisdom and adapt these methods for contemporary use. Julia also addresses the delicate balance between allyship and appropriation, highlighting the importance of building effective communication and understanding through workshops and collaboration.

Join us in the next episode as our host, Daphne Frühmann, guides this fascinating conversation with Julia Watson. Together, they explore how we can build a more sustainable future by learning from the past.