Ecological Tectonics

Spring 2022
Instructors: Adam Marcus and Alex Schofield

This Building Technology seminar explores ceramic material assemblies as a locus for expanding architecture’s ecological performance. The seminar focuses on the digital fabrication of modular ceramic systems that can serve as ecological habitats for a variety of species. Specifically, the course utilizes robotic equipment to 3D print ceramic modules that vary in form and texture. Building upon existing work at the CCA Architectural Ecologies Lab, the course integrates ecological research into non-human species, their habitats, and how artificial substrates might benefit a more biodiverse ecosystem.

Students, Spring 2022: Brandon Adan, Ahmad Alajmi, Yating Bai, Kimia Bam Farahnak, Jason Gonzalez, Saina Gorgani, Kushaal Jhaveri, Woohyung Kim, Julianna La Mantia, Claire Leffler, Maryam Liaghatjoo, Anbin Liu, Leonel Miranda, Colin Murdock, Ki Schmidt, Amy Spanos, David Rege, Ashley Rodriguez, Weisheng Zhong