TED: Architecture that's built to heal | Michael Murphy

The transcript narrates a personal story of a father's ritual of house restoration and his battle with cancer, leading to a journey into architecture. It highlights the realization that architecture can serve more than aesthetic purposes, as seen in a hospital project in Rwanda that involved community participation. The narrative extends to global projects that use architecture for social impact, including a memorial for lynching victims in the US. The overarching theme is the transformative power of architecture in healing and societal change.

What ritual did the speaker's father perform every year regarding their old house?

How did the speaker respond to the news of their father's terminal illness?

What significant change occurred in the father's health after the restoration of the house?

What did the speaker learn about architecture during their time in architecture school?

What was the main concern raised by Dr. Paul Farmer regarding hospital designs?

How did the speaker and their team approach the construction of the hospital in Rwanda?

What is the 'lo-fab' way of building mentioned in the text?

What vision did Bryan Stevenson have for addressing the history of lynchings in America?

What role does the act of collecting soil play in the memorial project discussed?

How does the speaker relate the concept of architecture to personal and collective healing?