TECHNE: Special Series Vol. 2
Essays and Viewpoint

Ecological-thinking and collaborative design as agents of our evolving future

Erminia Attaianese
Department of Architecture, University of Napoli Federico II, Italy
Marina Rigillo
Department of Architecture, University of Napoli Federico II, Italy

Published 2021-03-22

Keywords

  • Environmental Design,
  • Heuristics,
  • Digital technologies,
  • Emergent Ecologies,
  • Hybridization

How to Cite

Attaianese, E., & Rigillo, M. (2021). Ecological-thinking and collaborative design as agents of our evolving future. TECHNE - Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment, (2), 97–101. https://doi.org/10.13128/techne-10690

Abstract

The paper depicts emerging scenarios of environmental design, in connection to the paradigm shift brought about by digital technologies, and awareness of future challenges. It reviews selected researches and projects applying ecological thinking principles. It aims at raising awareness on heuristic approaches in research and design. The paper focuses on collective design as a way to improve the governance of complexity in the current anthropogenic era. The main conclusion highlights cultural marks depicting contemporary research trends, with a view to translate theoretical insights into practical experiences.

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