During this year's Venice Architecture Biennale, Picoplanktonics is the new Canada Pavilion. It is defined by alien-like structures that sequester carbon coming from shallow pools. It is carefully curated by Living Room Collective, which wanted to highlight how the built environment can be grown to help the earth rather than continue to add more negative impacts as a whole.
Living Room Collective member, Clayton Lee speaks about the design project to Dezeen, "The ramifications of these structures we made won't be seen for decades or even centuries, because of how slow the scope is. Architecture is often about making things easier, faster, cheaper for the human, and we're actually thinking about the opposite – how do we as humans have a responsibility to the earth, and how do we properly take care of it?"
Image Credit: Valentina Mori
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Carbon-sequestering Architecture
- Integrating carbon-sequestering elements into architectural design reflects a burgeoning trend toward buildings that actively mitigate environmental impact.
- Bioengineered Building Materials
- Utilizing living structures and bioengineered materials presents transformative possibilities for more sustainable construction practices.
- Ecological Design Paradigms
- Shifts toward ecological design paradigms emphasize the creation of structures that contribute positively to the environment rather than detract from it.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sustainable Architecture
- The sustainable architecture industry is ripe for innovation as designers explore living structures that align with environmental stewardship.
- Biotechnology in Construction
- Biotechnology in construction is emerging as a forward-thinking field, incorporating living organisms to enhance building sustainability and functionality.
- Environmental Design Consulting
- Environmental design consulting is increasingly important as businesses seek expertise in incorporating eco-friendly practices and structures into their projects.
