Design with Life chronicles the breakthroughs and projects of a nonprofit that is defining resolute new directions in socio-ecological design and other deep-seated intersections of synthetic biology, architecture, and urban systems. In the challenging context of accelerating climate dynamics, the core discipline of architectural design is evolving and embracing new forms of action. New York-based nonprofit Terreform ONE has established a distinctive design tactic that investigates projects through the regenerative use of natural materials, science, and the emergent field of socio-ecological design. This kind of design approach uses actual living matter (not abstracted imitations of nature) to create new functional elements and spaces. These future-based actions are not only grounded in social justice, but are also far-reaching in their application of digital manufacturing and maker culture. Terreform ONE tackles urgent environmental and urban social concerns through the integrated use of living materials and organisms.
By:
Mitchell Joachim, Maria Aiolova, Terreform One Imprint: Actar Publishers Country of Publication: United States Edition: English Dimensions:
Height: 208mm,
Width: 208mm,
ISBN:9781948765206 ISBN 10: 1948765209 Pages: 420 Publication Date:15 January 2020 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Design with Life: Biotech Architecture and Resilient Cities
""A very important book."" --Chee Pearlman, Designer Curator at TED