How do spaces shape the human experience? In what ways do our rooms, homes and buildings give us meaning and purpose? In this segment, architect Michael Murphy joins host Manoush Zomorodi to explore the power of the spaces we make and inhabit. To listen to the whole episode, find TED Radio Hour wherever you're listening to this. And explore the world of the TED Audio Collective at audiocollective.ted.com.

The Power of Spaces

Journalist, host of NPR's "TED Radio Hour"

Spaces do far more than shelter; they comfort, inspire, and even sustain us. When an old, dilapidated Victorian home brought hope and purpose to a family facing loss, it revealed the deep, often spiritual bond between people and their environments. Small design choices in hospitals can mean the difference between wellness and widespread disease, especially where infection control is neglected. Rethinking how we create and maintain buildings can profoundly impact health, dignity, and the way we experience community.

Buildings Can Heal Or Harm—Design Shapes How We Live

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