Organic Architecture: Planetary opportunities

Anne Beim (Producer), Lykke Østerby Arnfred (Producer), Line Kjær Frederiksen (Producer), Henriette Ejstrup (Developer)

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Abstract

How can organic materials such as reeds, straw and clay create new ways of building that do not exceed planetary boundaries?

The project explores the physical, aesthetic and ecological potential of organic materials, as these are connected to the planetary boundaries. Full-scale reed buildings have been tested and are presented as structural building elements and prefabricated facade cladding.

The project includes historical analyses, studies of innovative construction techniques, designs that can be taken apart and assembled again, craftsmanship and analyzes of CO2 emissions. The use of reeds as a building material complies with sustainable building principles with respect for the planetary boundaries, where the most important consideration is to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and at the same time promote circular thinking and awareness of environmental responsibility.
Translated title of the contributionOrganisk Arkitektur: Planetære muligheder
Original languageEnglish
Publication date13 Apr 2024
Media of outputInstallation
Publication statusPublished - 13 Apr 2024
EventPlanetary Boundaries : – Rethinking Architecture and Design - Form og Designcenter Malmø, Malmø, Sweden
Duration: 13 Apr 20242 Jun 2024
Conference number: 1
https://formdesigncenter.com/en/utstallning/planetary-boundaries

Exhibition

ExhibitionPlanetary Boundaries
Number1
LocationForm og Designcenter Malmø
Country/TerritorySweden
CityMalmø
Period13/04/202402/06/2024
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Keywords

  • planetary boundaries
  • sustainable materials
  • Tectonic Culture
  • Biogenic Materials

Artistic research

  • Yes

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