Architecture is often talked about as being an ancient form to be studied. But who's to say what the future holds? Architecture is as diverse in area as the ocean is in species. We gain Insight from nature and learn what systems work and which don't. A great example of this is climate farming and help. The future of our industry solely relies on our ability to construct with the environment in mind.
The ocean has landed a hand in creating vertical farming or Mariculture. "Think of it as 3D farming that uses the entire water column to grow a variety of species" Says Bren Smith, an ocean farmer on the East Coast. Although the ocean is typically looked at as being the last Wild Land , we will need it and our future 2 help us sustain life on Earth. Smith has organically grown hundreds of species of oysters mussels and kelp which are actually reversing the effects of global warming." Kelp soaks up huge amounts of carbon and can be easily turn into biofuel organic fertilizer... it also pulls 5 times more CO2 from the air than land plants do." He goes on to state that if we planted kelp with the same square footage as mean you could replace oil in the US. If using the ocean to reduce our carbon footprint and produce food for the world , how can architecture shift to align with these values. Although using biomimicry to create a material that photosynthesizes and produces food would be nice, how can we produce buildings and cities that are self sustainable economical and don't just work with the environment but actually produce a safer one. If we are going to need to start working with the ocean in order for life to exist what sorts of buildings need to be created? Will it be enough to erect structures which use the waves for energy or have Aqua Gardens growing on the structure? These sorts of Innovations are what excites me about the world of interior design and architecture. We're not simply Lego builders or decorum enthusiasts. We're innovators. Constantly challenging the current research and other fields to incorporate better systems for us to live in and with.
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AuthorAs a student at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle WA I entertain a variety of factors while designing space. Archives
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