بيوتنا بين الوهم والواقع: فخ السوشيال ميديا، وعبقرية الأجداد المنسية | بودكاست لغة المكان #٥

Many of us build our homes for the camera lens, only to discover later that we've created a lifeless, unfeeling space that doesn't reflect our true selves. The difference between a comfortable home and a tiring one isn't the financial cost, but rather understanding the nature of its inhabitants, respecting their customs, and escaping the trap of ostentation for the comfort of work and everyday life. In this episode of the "Language of Place" podcast on the Mimar platform, we host engineer Mohammed Al-Zera, architect and entrepreneur, founder of 8/23 Design Studio, and board member of Al-Zera Factories and Masar Group. Mr. Mohammed deconstructs the language of the new generation, taking us on a profound journey through market challenges, understanding privacy in the Gulf home, and ultimately achieving the true sustainability we inherited from our ancestors. In this episode, we discuss: The Generation Paradox: Why have young people abandoned "modern" designs and begun searching for warm spaces that reflect their personalities? Walls Built by Customs: How do the "hijab" and the concept of privacy shape the architectural landscape in the Gulf? And why does our culture of open spaces differ from that of our neighbors? Your home isn't a studio: The social media trap, and how stunning designs in photos can become a real hassle in everyday use. Sustainability isn't a trend: How did our ancestors excel architecturally with the "inner courtyard" and the "wind tower" (barjeel) long before we adopted modern sustainability terminology? Investing in minds: The inner workings of the architecture market, and why a team is the true capital of any successful architectural firm. An episode that's relevant to every young person looking for a space that reflects their personality, every family building their dream home, and every architect on the cusp of the job market, searching for a balance between creativity and the realities of business. Thank you to all the sponsors, supporters, and contributors to the success of this podcast: Sponsor: RIXOS Trading   / rixos.trading   Follow us on the Meamaar platform: Our Instagram account:   / meamarhub   Thank you for your valuable time. If you enjoyed the episode, please support us with a "like" and "subscribe" ❤️ Meamaar Platform: Where architectural culture meets practical experience, presenting valuable information and ideas about engineering and architecture in an engaging and enjoyable way, highlighting projects and discussion topics that enrich everyone's architectural thinking.