Andreas Kipar, Podcast Rumors d’Ambiente

This series, presented in the form of engaging podcasts, is dedicated to exploring various aspects of sustainability through a multidimensional and multiscalar narrative.

Each episode of the series features different experts who delve into sustainability from their unique perspectives, contributing to a rich, varied dialogue. In his episode, Andreas Kipar brings his distinctive viewpoint as a landscape architect, emphasizing the deep connection between landscape and sustainability. He argues that this relationship should be guided by ethical considerations rather than purely aesthetic ones, fostering a virtuous cycle of mutual influence between nature and culture.

“Landscapes are not designed but are produced by our actions. They become the mirror of ourselves” – Andreas Kipar

Kipar highlights that landscapes are not merely designed; they are shaped by our actions and, as such, reflect who we are. In line with the “Working with Nature” principle, he advocates for moving beyond mere protection of landscapes. Instead, the focus should be on enhancing nature’s regenerative capacity by nurturing the three fundamental elements: soil, water, and greenery. Kipar likens these elements to the body, soul, and attire of landscapes, which, when properly cared for, reveal the intrinsic beauty of contemporary environments.