As an artist, my work is driven by utilizing art and design as a means to address pressing environmental and social issues. Through my land art and biomimetic architecture designs, I aim to design and eventually build climate resilient habitats and structures that can help coastal communities adapt to the threats posed by climate change, such as sea level rise and intensifying storms.
I am particularly interested in the concept of biomimicry – designing man-made systems, structures, and processes that are inspired by or modeled on biological entities and natural systems. In nature, there are countless examples of lifeforms and ecosystems that have evolved ingenious ways to survive and thrive even in harsh conditions. I seek to apply these biological principles and patterns found in nature to help design sustainable human settlements.
Project Scope
- Research exemplar tropical environment symbiotic relationships for inspiration
- Collaborate with AI tool to rapidly develop a range of form/material options tuned to site conditions/ecosystem integration.
- Develop construction plans emphasizing found/locally sourced/renewable materials.
- Construction integrated with local workforce and permaculture principles.
Proposed Project Locations for Site Specific Installations
- Eastern Samar, Samar Province, Philippines – Typhoon Prone Villages
- Tulum Jungle, Mexico – Mayan settlements in the Carribean coast of Mexico
Project Objectives
Structural Objectives
Harmonize the structure with the surrounding tropical forest through organic, non-intrusive forms and native/adaptive materials.
Design Objectives
Design passive climate control systems inspired by plant/animal strategies for thermal regulation, water collection, etc.
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
Alan AdamsCEO, Essential Company