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Decolonizing Narratives Through Ecological, Regenerative and Biophilic Design
Australia’s First Peoples are recognized as the oldest living continuous culture in the world. Embedded within their traditional ecological knowledge are bioregional foundations that underpin: biophilic design, regenerative design and development, circular economies, biodiversity restoration and climate change strategies for land and built-form management. Through generations of custodianship, these knowledge systems have been held in Aboriginal Law. With the looming ecological crisis that the world is facing, Indigenous Elders are generously transferring their knowledge to the wider community. Yet, they do so with great caution after 230 years of disrespectful relationships brought about by colonial settlers’ sense of entitlement. This presents a challenge for Australian architects, who desire to meaningfully participate in caring for Country whilst respectfully acknowledging the injustices of colonization and the ongoing marginalization of First Peoples. This paper traces the pathways of two socio-ecological-focused architects who come together to co-create methodologies for intercultural collaboration with First Peoples. Presented in this paper is the case study: ‘Ghost in the Nets’ which was recognized with a ‘World Architecture Community Award for Unbuilt Work’ in 2021. Initially proposed for the 2020 National Gallery of Victoria competition, it is being conceptually adapted for a new home at the First Peoples Pathway at Initiatives of Change Australia, a Centre of Excellence in Reconciliation, Education and Healing (Fig. 24.1).
Decolonizing Narratives Through Ecological, Regenerative and Biophilic Design
Australia’s First Peoples are recognized as the oldest living continuous culture in the world. Embedded within their traditional ecological knowledge are bioregional foundations that underpin: biophilic design, regenerative design and development, circular economies, biodiversity restoration and climate change strategies for land and built-form management. Through generations of custodianship, these knowledge systems have been held in Aboriginal Law. With the looming ecological crisis that the world is facing, Indigenous Elders are generously transferring their knowledge to the wider community. Yet, they do so with great caution after 230 years of disrespectful relationships brought about by colonial settlers’ sense of entitlement. This presents a challenge for Australian architects, who desire to meaningfully participate in caring for Country whilst respectfully acknowledging the injustices of colonization and the ongoing marginalization of First Peoples. This paper traces the pathways of two socio-ecological-focused architects who come together to co-create methodologies for intercultural collaboration with First Peoples. Presented in this paper is the case study: ‘Ghost in the Nets’ which was recognized with a ‘World Architecture Community Award for Unbuilt Work’ in 2021. Initially proposed for the 2020 National Gallery of Victoria competition, it is being conceptually adapted for a new home at the First Peoples Pathway at Initiatives of Change Australia, a Centre of Excellence in Reconciliation, Education and Healing (Fig. 24.1).
Decolonizing Narratives Through Ecological, Regenerative and Biophilic Design
Sustainable Development Goals Series
Hilal, Sandi (editor) / Bedir, Merve (editor) / Ramsgaard Thomsen, Mette (editor) / Tamke, Martin (editor) / Samaha, Nadine (author) / Naarden, Sarah (author)
World Congress of Architects ; 2023 ; Copenhagen, Denmark
2023-09-28
13 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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