Living with Nature: An Ethical Model for Place-Sustaining Architecture

Katherine McRury

This Erickson Discovery grant-funded project explores the theoretical and practical aspects of a new branch of sustainable architecture that develops equitable coexistence between humans and nature, reintegrating natural forces into architectural design and referring to traditional local building practices. “Living with Nature” demonstrates why we must reconsider the focus on efficiency and consumption that has failed to stop the climate crisis, illustrating ways to truly sustain our species and homes for the future.

Major: 
Architecture
Exhibition Category: 
Arts and Humanities (including Visual Arts)
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Katsuhiko Muramoto
Poster Number: 
16301