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There is a limit to size. Between rural areas and megacities, I think it’s important to create regional sub-centres. Here, you can still have an active democracy, where you know your neighbour. You’re not living an anonymous life where you feel powerless.


to the city. In Bangladesh, they mostly work for the garment industry. That is what drives migration. It’s not the architecture that’s shaping these patterns, it’s the industry.


And so, I asked, what can I do here? As an architect, I didn’t have an answer. But I had contact with an NGO that had connections to women who are good at tailoring. I also knew a designer in Germany. And so, we got together and designed something that can be produced in a decentralised way. I suddenly find myself responsible for a fashion label and a small textile enterprise. I do it because I want to give people in rural areas an opportunity to make a living where they live.


NK: How significant is the woman’s perspective in the discussion of sustainability? AH: It’s absolutely vital. But it’s not related only to women; it’s more of the female approach. And this is to care for the process, not just the outcome. It’s about preserving old wisdom. It’s not about conquering new grounds or inventing new things all the time. You hear today of future settlements on Mars. No! I think there should be less conquering and more caring for what we have. This is a female approach. This is a path that has also been taken by some men. Gandhi is one of the best examples. He was talking of exactly the same thing: we should not just consume, but also produce the things we need for life with existing resources. That is how to push sustainability along.


NK: Has becoming a mother altered your views on the subject? AH: Yes, of course. You ask yourself what you are leaving behind for future generations. I was shocked when I heard on a TED talk on how realistic the plans to settle on Mars are. Your children or grandchildren might be in a position where they may be asked to stay on a wrecked planet or move to Mars! It’s a painful question. And it’s not that far away anymore. My daughter will definitely experience a huge change. She will have a completely different life than what we have now. Sometimes I’m really frightened. But again, fear is not a good basis to build upon. It’s love and trust. So, I better invest my time and energy trying to contribute to a more just, healthy and humane planet with my everyday decisions. And if 7 billion people join in, we can change the world. Easily.


3 & 4 Female tailors at the Dipdii Textiles 5 Embroidery of Anandaloy’s elevation 6 Embroidery of METI School’s elevation


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