Sarah Wigglesworth: Sustainable futures

The British architect discusses three public projects focused on sustainability.

February 28, 2013

Recorded on February 28, 2013.

Current Work is a lecture series featuring leading figures in the worlds of architecture, urbanism, design, and art.

The director of London firm Sarah Wigglesworth Architects discusses three recent public projects: the Heathfield Children’s Centre, the Sandal Magna Community Primary School, and the Siobhan Davies Studies.

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