2024 Episode 6: Megan Bowen

Does glass have a relevant impact on architecture still? With considerations in sustainable use of glass in contemporary architecture

This episode features a conversation with Megan Bowen, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Interior Design course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the relevance of glass within contemporary architectural practices

In conversation with Megan are Dr Martyn Woodward and Dr Mickeal Milocco Borlini.

You can find out more about Megan’s work via Instagram: @mhb.interiordesigns

If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting:

  • Scheerbart, P., 1914. Glasarchitekur (Glass Architecture). [Artist /Book]
  • Beim, A., 1996. Bruno Taut and the Glashaus: the infinite dream of translucency, Copenhagen: s.n.
  • Murray, S., 2013. Translucent building skins : material innovations in modern and contemporary architecture
  • Lulu Harrison – www.luluharrisonstudio.com [Artist]

You can view some images of Sam’s work in the images below:


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