Animal Architectures

This design-research track focuses on the study of nest-building logics of various endemic bird species. The track aims to foreground future means of beneficial and empathetic mutuality with our companion bird species, while experimenting with expanded forms of media to highlight the crucial role they play within their holobionts.

Student Researchers:

Anna Avdalyan, M.L.A Candidate

Madison Canby, M.Arch Candidate, Certificate in Sustainable Design

Ming Leng, B.S in Architecture Candidate

Melissa Miller, PhD in Library Science, M.A in Heritage Conservation Candidate

Kelli Reitzfeld, M.Arch Candidate

Cole Slater, B.A Candidate in Media Arts + Practice

Makaya Tome, B.A Candidate in Environmental Science & Health

Yining Wang, M.L.A Candidate