The Great Karoo

In this episode, Pedro speaks with Jennifer Beningfield about the challenges she faced designing and building her own house in the stunning and remote landscape of the Great Karoo. Together, they explore how context, climate, and material choices shaped the project.

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What is Another Brick In The Wall?

Thoughts and ideas, as well as interviews, focusing on materials and their performance, use and potential to build more sustainable buildings. Pedro Clarke is a registered Architect in both Portugal and the UK. He graduated from FAUP (Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto) in 2007 and also holds a Master Degree in Development and Emergency Practice from Oxford Brookes University. In 2014 he was selected for the Official Portuguese representation to the 14th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia. After 7 years working for both NGOs in Southern Africa and with Award Winning firms in Oslo and London, Pedro started his own firm in 2014, and continues to research the Architect's role as a builder.