Biodiversity in the News

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We were very excited to read JuanRamon Rubio’s article in Texas Architect Magazine which amplifies the call for increased human/animal collaboration in the built environment. The article features key examples of increased animal interactions in urban settings which could be avoided or shaped more fully with intentional, animal-centric design.

Also noteworthy, JuanRamon features works by Joyce Hwang, AIA and Sarah Gunawan, both of whom have contributed extensively to the field of non-human design and of course, to The Expanded Environment.

The full article can be reached at the link below:

https://magazine.texasarchitects.org/2024/03/04/designing-for-biodiversity/

Featured image above: Axonometric drawing of Multispecies Lounge – image by Double Happiness (Nerea Feliz and Joyce Hwang, AIA) with Michelle A. Franks. Multispecies Lounge is commissioned by the Bentway Conservancy.

Ned spends most of his time wondering how our world can better support the lives within it. Musings fit for print end up here. He hopes you enjoy them.

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