Host

If you enjoyed the talking buildings game maybe you could consider becoming the host in your area.

The best example to date is the initiative in Rhodes which is being led by two local organization, Synergy Rhodes and Radio Lyhnari.

Although it is very early to draw conclusions there is already some experiences that can giveinspiration.

  • First, a spot on the local radio is being broadcasted to frame the invitation toward the citizens and get them engaged.

  • Second, a Facebook group was created from the first moment for possible questions and exchanges.

  • Third, collaborations with local cultural association or informal groups, e.g. creative writing, have been initiated and the first results are coming soon.

In Rhodes, the environment for such an initiative was always very ripe because of the strong connection of residents with their built heritage and the existence of creative writing groups already experimented with the idea of a talking building.

But the game/challenge is so simple to describe that one can become the host anywhere!

Here are some slides presented by Panayotis Antoniadis at the workshop "The spirit of material: Building sustainability: From Sustainable Design to Circular Economy and Talking Buildings" in Xanthi, which could help to frame your own invitation.

And more material is coming soon!