Arboreal Synergy: A Philosophical Exploration of Biomimetic Architecture
Biomimetic architecture possesses tremendous potential for techno-ecological synergy, yet it currently lacks a strong philosophical foundation. Freya Mathews attributes synergy in nature to two fundamental principles of life: conativity and least resistance. In the pursuit of techno-ecological syner...
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ftcarletonuniv:oai:curve.carleton.ca:27207 2023-05-15T18:42:48+02:00 Arboreal Synergy: A Philosophical Exploration of Biomimetic Architecture Bouchard, Laurie 2016 https://curve.carleton.ca/340ecf13-da49-45f1-a988-520341743248 http://catalogue.library.carleton.ca/record=b3963895 https://doi.org/10.22215/etd/2016-11766 unknown https://curve.carleton.ca/340ecf13-da49-45f1-a988-520341743248 http://catalogue.library.carleton.ca/record=b3963895 https://doi.org/10.22215/etd/2016-11766 Thesis/Dissertation 2016 ftcarletonuniv https://doi.org/10.22215/etd/2016-11766 2022-01-23T08:16:36Z Biomimetic architecture possesses tremendous potential for techno-ecological synergy, yet it currently lacks a strong philosophical foundation. Freya Mathews attributes synergy in nature to two fundamental principles of life: conativity and least resistance. In the pursuit of techno-ecological synergy, biomimetic designers need to embrace these concepts. This can only be accomplished through the rejection of the anthropocentric and technological dogmas of modernity in favor of bioinclusivity. While architects and researchers have begun to address this difficult task, an examination of architectural precedents reveals the investigative directions needed. The philosophical exploration undertaken in this thesis informs a biomimetic design strategy for the actualization of William Commanda’s vision for Victoria Island. The design of the Asinabka Indigenous Cultural Centre reinforces the synergistic potential of biomimicry through the integration of the Indigenous worldview. These concepts culminate in an arboreal structure embodying interconnectedness and in a roof garden promoting a renewed encounter with nature. Thesis Victoria Island CURVE - Carleton University Research Virtual Environment Freya ENVELOPE(160.850,160.850,-77.600,-77.600) |
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Biomimetic architecture possesses tremendous potential for techno-ecological synergy, yet it currently lacks a strong philosophical foundation. Freya Mathews attributes synergy in nature to two fundamental principles of life: conativity and least resistance. In the pursuit of techno-ecological synergy, biomimetic designers need to embrace these concepts. This can only be accomplished through the rejection of the anthropocentric and technological dogmas of modernity in favor of bioinclusivity. While architects and researchers have begun to address this difficult task, an examination of architectural precedents reveals the investigative directions needed. The philosophical exploration undertaken in this thesis informs a biomimetic design strategy for the actualization of William Commanda’s vision for Victoria Island. The design of the Asinabka Indigenous Cultural Centre reinforces the synergistic potential of biomimicry through the integration of the Indigenous worldview. These concepts culminate in an arboreal structure embodying interconnectedness and in a roof garden promoting a renewed encounter with nature. |
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Arboreal Synergy: A Philosophical Exploration of Biomimetic Architecture |
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Arboreal Synergy: A Philosophical Exploration of Biomimetic Architecture |
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