Algae Synergetic Space,Multi-species design methodology to confront Anthropocentrism
Name
Youcheng Li
Education degree
Master
Study programme
Computation in Architecture
Institute
Architecture and Technology
Year
2021
To confront anthropocentrism, this research-based project explored the new materiality to build a novel design framework with embeded non-human agency which in this case a special bioluminescent algae. By designing the co-living space, it binds a reciprocal relationship with algae to our daily life and harvests secondary effects such as aesthetic and emotional value.
We have altered the natural balance rapidly because of anthropocentrism during the last 250 years. We are in this new era, the anthropocene.We humans for a long time, have been used to being anthropocentric,asking way too much from nature. It’s the right time to change.
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This project offers the framework of how to design based on multispecies thinking. The non-human agency in this case is a bioluminescent autotrophic algae.
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2 design cases were proposed to evaluate the design framework
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Bioluminescence Visualization Houdini
Bioluminescence Visualization Houdini Prototype 2
Softrobotics Prototype FEM simulation Houdini
The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s):
Good health and well-being (3)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure (9)
Climate action (13)
