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Lo—TEK

Design by Radical Indigenism

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A global exploration of Indigenous ingenuity...

.. it showcases traditional ecological knowledge systems from 18 countries, revealing how ancient ways of living offer contemporary solutions to the climate crisis. With vivid imagery and deep research, this book reframes what it means to be innovative.

Lo—TEK is an award-winning, bestselling book, which has inspired — a design movement to rebuild an understanding of indigenous philosophy and vernacular architecture to generate sustainable, climate resilient infrastructures... expanding the definition of contemporary technology.” It creates an alternative but parallel story on the evolution of technology that is inclusive, sustainable and based on nature. 

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Design by Radical Indigenism

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Design By Radical Indigenism

Available as an Audiobook

Experience Lo—TEK like never before.

 

Now available as an immersive audiobook, Lo—TEK: Design by Radical Indigenism is narrated by author Julia Watson and National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis. This powerful pairing sets the stage for a journey through Indigenous technologies, ancestral knowledge systems, and ecological design.

 

Listen deeply. Design radically.

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​“A visual masterpiece and manifesto that urges us to rethink progress.

— The Guardian​​​

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The Living Earth Curriculum is created by Julia Watson LLC and Melissa Hunter Gurney of The Omni Institute, based on the book ‘Lo-TEK, Design by Radical Indigenism’ by Julia Watson and The Omni Institute’s educational theory by Melissa Hunter Gurney.

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