"Entangling Architecture with Haraway's SF(s) and the Chthulucene"

After months of extensive literature study and exploration, I had the privilege of presenting my paper “Bamboo Fiber Processing: A Review of Methods and Applications in Eco-Friendly Building Materials” at the 3rd International Conference on Trends in Architecture & Construction (ICTAC-2025). Focused under the theme of Sustainable Cities and Communities, my work reviewed global research on bamboo fiber extraction techniques, its applications across industries, and its potential as a versatile, low-carbon material for architecture and construction. This presentation was a significant milestone in my research journey, allowing me to contribute to the ongoing conversation on innovative, sustainable materials and their role in shaping the future of construction.

✨ New Research Update ✨ Throughout the last century, Budva has experienced dramatic urban transformations, yet one element remained constant – its main pedestrian promenade. My research focuses on understanding how three historical phases shaped the city’s development: 1️⃣ The Yugoslav era of prosperity (1950–1979) 2️⃣ The post-earthquake reconstruction period (1979–2000) 3️⃣ The rapid 21st-century transformation driven by investments 🏙️ The findings highlight how 4% of Budva’s territory became overbuilt due to unsupervised construction, while the remaining 96% stagnated or stayed under protection. This imbalance resulted in overcrowding, environmental pressure, and severe microclimatic issues. 🔍 By combining archival research, planning documentation, expert observation, and fieldwork, the study analyzes the promenade as both a spatial and social phenomenon. The goal is not only to understand its evolution, but also to suggest strategies for revitalization of public space through decentralization as a sustainable alternative to current practices. 🌍 Urban development is never just about buildings – it’s about people, places, and the balance between heritage, environment, and innovation. DOI: 10.18485/arh_pt.2024.8.ch11 #architecture #urbanplanning #publicspaces #Budva #research #sustainability https://lnkd.in/dPcmSi-X

Join Benjamin Snyder, Manager of the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University Greenhouse Education and Research Complex, for the fifth video in our series about plant adaptations. In this video, Ben shares some fascinating facts about Water Fern (Salvinia natans).   Adaptation in plants commonly refers to their ability to successfully grow and reproduce in difficult conditions. Plants evolve unique features or characteristics that enhance their survival and reproduction in specific environments. View additional videos on our YouTube channel, https://lnkd.in/eqCy8Jju! 

Meet Wojciech! He’s part of a team of researchers who use non-harmful fungi to create coatings that allow buildings to “heal” themselves - just like skin. In his lab, Wojciech studies how these fungi interact with different materials, paving the way for sustainable and resilient architecture in our cities. This is science in action, shaping the future of architecture. Visit the website to learn more about the research: europa.eu/!QQggcR #Science4EU InnoRenew CoE

We are excited to introduce the 2026 Experimental Fellows at Bauhaus Earth, architects and researchers Ha Nguyen of arb Architects Vietnam and Hojung Kim, US-based professor, who have been selected to develop their project “Situated Regionalism” between Vietnam and Berlin. Their fellowship project, Situated Regionalism, investigates the potential of unfired brick construction across Vietnam’s seven ecological zones — engaging diverse geologies and Indigenous building traditions while confronting the ecological challenges posed by colonial-era infrastructure, war-related contamination, and rapid industrialization. Alongside the Fellowship, Ha Nguyen and Hojung Kim collaborate as co-founders of the Material Matters (MM) Research Lab, where they bridge computational tools with craft traditions to challenge architectural paradigms that have historically marginalized Indigenous practices. With the 2025–2026 Graham Foundation Award in parallel to the Fellowship, they will deepen and expand this material and cultural research. Stay tuned and find out more on our websites or on Social Media. Portrait © Le Lai Bauhaus Earth Chrissie Muhr Rosa Hanhausen Philipp Misselwitz Eda Özdemir #ExperimentalFellowship #Architecture #RegenerativePractice #Eartharchitecture #arbvietnam #bauhausearth

EXTENTS, a design collaborative led by two Taubman College faculty, will present its work at the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial this fall. Founded in 2017 by Cyrus Peñarroyo, assistant professor of architecture, and McLain Clutter, associate professor of architecture, EXTENTS is one of nearly 100 firms, collaborations, and individuals participating in this year’s international exhibit. Founded in 2014 and first held in 2015, the Chicago Biennial elevates the city’s historical legacy at the forefront of architecture and design. This year’s event, titled Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change, will bring together projects from 30 countries to address questions of housing, ecology, and material innovation. The Biennial opens on September 19, 2025, and runs through February 2026. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eZ6ZMT3m

🏆 Harvard GSD has named Mauro Marinelli the 2025 Wheelwright Prize winner! His project, Topographies of Resistance, investigates how architecture can sustain mountain communities facing climate and cultural challenges. The $100K grant supports fieldwork in the Alps, Andes, and Himalayas 🌍⛰️ Also spotlighted: visionary finalists Meriem Chabani, Mohamad Nahleh, and Alfredo Thiermann—each pushing architecture’s role in justice, ecology, and infrastructure. Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/47PJU5t #Architecture #HarvardGSD #WheelwrightPrize #SustainableDesign #DesignResearch #ClimateArchitecture #MountainDesign #EmergingArchitects

🏆 Harvard GSD has named Mauro Marinelli the 2025 Wheelwright Prize winner! His project, Topographies of Resistance, investigates how architecture can sustain mountain communities facing climate and cultural challenges. The $100K grant supports fieldwork in the Alps, Andes, and Himalayas 🌍⛰️ Also spotlighted: visionary finalists Meriem Chabani, Mohamad Nahleh, and Alfredo Thiermann—each pushing architecture’s role in justice, ecology, and infrastructure. Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/47PJU5t #Architecture #HarvardGSD #WheelwrightPrize #SustainableDesign #DesignResearch #ClimateArchitecture #MountainDesign #EmergingArchitects