city and avoid catastrophe. More and more, this will be collected and analyzed using AI, and we are seeing a convergence of systems such that they can all be run by one entity—public or private. The majority of our post-industrialized towns and cities (and nations) are creaking under very old liquid infrastructures — water and sewage. These must be upgraded, and as most large conurbations are near oceans or rivers, investment in flood protection will become a priority if it isn’t already. Balancing public transport and individual mobility will require a readjustment and reallocation of the space between buildings, as is already happening in many cities. The Sainsbury Wellcome Centre in London was designed to give scientists a chance to interact every day, encouraging conversations and collaborations. The building was officially opened in 2016 and has brought Ian Ritchie’s studio and Arup engineers a number of awards, including Major Building of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards. Photos by Adam Scott and Grant Smith. 27 ritchie’s recipe for sustainability EXCERPT
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