Course: MAA01 25/26 Ecological Interactions Seminar

Observing Ecosystems as Indicators for Design

Ecological Interactions explores how advanced monitoring techniques from biology, ecology, and agricultural sciences can be adapted to inform design practices and the built environment. The seminar examines how emerging tools such as DNA barcoding, remote sensing, and data science reveal previously unreadable ecological signals, offering new insights into non-human behaviors, communication, and environmental dynamics. Through a combination of theoretical inquiry and hands-on experimentation, students develop systems of ecological observation and responsive design that support nature-based solutions, multispecies awareness, and resilient land-use strategies.