Symbiotic Housing featured in AS magazine

In the context of the climate emergency and the imperative for sustainable construction, attention to the sun and the energy it transmits to Earth in the form of electromagnetic radiation is of major importance. We perceive this radiation as light and heat – resources we must learn to harness effectively or, in many cases, shield ourselves from. Greater awareness of solar impacts should form part of multidisciplinary scientific and professional efforts, contributing to a culture of high-quality, resilient construction.

The “Symbiotic Housing” research project sits within a context marked by ecological transition and a housing crisis. It proposes a new model for quantitatively and spatially estimating housing needs with a view to a low-carbon society, and for developing symbiotic architecture that supports a new form of housing. Positioned at the interface between theory and practice, the proposed system demonstrates how needs can be met by combining a high-quality living environment, short material cycles, and a low carbon footprint, while giving solar energy a central role in its design.