Rooted Eco-Scapes

An Exploration of Root Architecture and Material Study | TERM-2 EFFECTS OF EROSION CAUSES OF EROSION CURRENT SOLUTIONS AND PROBLEMS: THESIS OBJECCTIVE (WHAT IS NEEDED) POTENTIAL SITES STATE OF THE ART 3 MAIN TYPOLOGIES BIOLOGICAL ( ROOT AND SOIL STUDY), STRUCTURAL (SOIL COMPOSITION AND PRINTABILITY), DESIGN (SITE AND SPECIE SPECIFIC DESIGN EXPLORATION) BIOLOGICAL TYPOLOTY – … Read more

The Vertical Machine: Reimagining Industrial Architecture for a Regenerative Urban Future

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_Architecture Inspired by Ensō: Unity Through Cycles At the heart of The Vertical Machine lies a philosophical foundation. Borrowing from the Zen concept of ensō, the circle that symbolizes the beauty of incompleteness and the continuity of cycles, the project embraces imperfection and transformation. Just as an ensō is drawn in a single fluid stroke, … Read more

Re-Rio: Ecological Justice

This project explores ecological justice through the lens of waste inequality in Rio de Janeiro. Focusing on the Gamboa neighborhood and the repurposing of the historic Moinho Fluminense silos, we propose a decentralized recycling system connected to local waste streams. By integrating informal and formal actors—such as catadores and recycling industries—we aim to reduce landfill … Read more

Hyper B: Industrial Strategies for Urban Farming through Data

Industrial team dedicated to rethinking how we approach urban farming, renewable energy, and multifunctional infrastructure, is leading the charge. Their integrated workflow uses parametric modeling, automated data exchange, and business intelligence (Power BI dashboard) to optimize space usage and resource allocation in urban environments. In this post, we dive into a series of visuals that … Read more

Landscape as a Climate Catalyst

Climate Hope, Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Restoration Up to 40% of the world’s land is degraded Poor land management and conventional agricultural practices have degraded soils, reducing their ability to store carbon and absorb water, accelerating climate change and threatening food systems. Soils store 3x more carbon than the atmosphere, but 50-70% of their natural … Read more

The Gardener

Design Your Perfect Green Space The app is designed to simplify urban green space planning by automating tree placement based on specific criteria. Whether you’re working in Milan or Barcelona, the app accounts for local climate conditions, available space, and water needs to help you choose the best trees for your project. Here’s how the … Read more

ACTIVOS URBANOS EVOLUTIVOS

Sobre latencias y oportunidades en el abordaje de la vacancia en la Ciudad de Mendoza, Argentina RESUMEN La problemática de los pasivos urbanos, definidos como terrenos subutilizados o infraestructuras obsoletas dentro del tejido urbano, constituye un fenómeno global con implicaciones territoriales y socioeconómicas a escala local. La expansión urbana no planificada, caracterizada por patrones de … Read more

LA MEMORIA DEL AGUA

El concepto de memoria ofrece una perspectiva innovadora para abordar estas problemáticas, entendiendo al agua como un elemento vivo que acumula acciones y transmite las huellas del entorno y de las humanas a lo largo del tiempo. Inspirándonos en Henri Bergson, quien distingue entre la memoria vital (el recuerdo que estructura la experiencia de un organismo) y la memoria táctica (la información acumulada que orienta la acción), podemos interpretar al agua como un sistema dinámico donde se entrelazan procesos históricos, ecológicos y sociales. Al incorporar la memoria del hábito, que según Bergson adapta el pasado al presente, el agua puede leerse como un testigo de las transformaciones pasadas y un mediador para la regeneración y el equilibrio en un contexto de cambio.

SOLUCIONES SOTENIBLES PARA LA ESCASEZ Y CONTAMINACIÓN HÍDRICA EN VILLA CARLOS PAZ REGIÓN DEL VALLE DE PUNILLA PRELUDIO El agua, en VCP, no es solo un elemento natural, es una presencia viva que atraviesa generaciones y paisajes, un testigo silencioso del tiempo. Desde los primeros habitantes originarios, el agua del río San Antonio se convirtió … Read more

Máquinas Metabólicas

Hacia una regeneración del territorio arrocero La producción de arroz en la cuenca de la Laguna Merín ha transformado el paisaje, alterando sus ecosistemas culturales, naturales y económicos. La manipulación hidrológica, necesaria para el cultivo, priorizó lo productivo-económico, desecó humedales y alteró los ciclos hidrológicos. La creciente demanda global de alimentos impulsa modelos productivos cada … Read more

Investigating [Soy Farming] – Deforestation, and Political Conflict in the Amazon

“The Amazon rainforest, often called the ‘lungs of the Earth,’ is rapidly disappearing. But this isn’t just an environmental crisis—it’s a geopolitical and economic issue. In the heart of this transformation lies [Mato Grosso], Brazil’s largest soy-producing state. Its key location fuels both economic growth and ecological destruction, leading to tensions over land use, trade … Read more

Valldaura Labs: Organic Farming

Valldaura Garden Valldaura is a living laboratory for 21st century innovation and self-sufficiency. We practice techniques for small/meso scale agriculture, ensuring that some percentage of our food each week is truly zero kilometer. The farm is an important part of the Valldaura experience, it is where we learn about how to grow high yield organic … Read more