Ethical POV or Misguided POV?
“This reading suggests that ecological urbanism might reanimate discussions of sustainability with the political, social, cultural, and critical potentials that have been drained from them. This shift would be particularly apt as the design fields presently experience a profound disjunction of realms in which environmental health and
design culture are op-posed. This historical opposition has produced a
contemporary condition in which ecological function, social justice, and cultural literacy are perceived by many as mutually exclusive. This disjunction of concerns has led to a situation in which design culture has been depoliticized, distanced from the empirical and objective conditions of urban life. At the same moment, increased calls for environmental remediation, eco-logical health, and biodiversity suggest
the potential for reimagining urban futures.”
-Weak Work: Andrea Branzi's "Weak Metropolis" and the Projective Potential of an "Ecological Urbanism" Charles Waldhei
From an ethical point of view, I think that when it comes to ecological design Landscape there should be more research devoted to evolving human nature/organisms and their connection in ecologies and this can be achieved in effective teaching out in the practice. I see ecologists working in junction with architects and landscape architects. Why can’t every architect and landscape architect think of ecology first? Then design and what have you second. Part of the reason I study architecture is because I want to work to help curve the harmful effects to the environment overtime and help to re-adapt cities more in order to make them livable for all. In retrospect some ecologists have limited exposure to design in terms of scope. For that, I would say that this short-coming presents more opportunities and chances to collaborate depending on the firm/circumstances that should be further explored.
Nice post Cam! I think you applying your personal motives for architecture is a good way to think about how architecture moving forward can better incorporate adaptability and ecological ideas...I struggle with this as I usually resort to what's easiest for the client. It would be interesting to see how easy clients would be willing to spend more or take on the idea of sustainable architecture... someone's gotta get the ball rolling for this to happen in my opinion. But this very well could be a snowball effect where once success starts to happen it just gets easier and easier for others to follow.
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