Archibiosis - The Co-Constitutive Relationship of Humans & Nature

‘Archibiosis’ explores the potential of plant rootbased bio-material for creating an eco-responsive
architecture by using environmentally informed design methods, This Thesis rethinks the relationship between architecture and the natural environment, with architecture not only catering humans but other ecosystems, re-wilding our cities.

The aim of the project is to design a modular prototype, which will reintroduce natural habitats we
have destroyed in our cities. This will act as homes to other living beings, increase biodiversity, increase the economic value of an area, improve air quality and human well-being, while using material that is sustainable, reducing the carbon footprint, creating an ecological system that humans will care for and benefit from.

The design will represent the growth of plant roots and nature. The geometry is based on natural
patterns and growth of plants. Thus, enhancing the performance of architecture by mediating and creating a symbiosis between man made and nature, where they build together, and benefit each other.