G03 Spirituality

The role of human belief systems in design.

Relevant notes:

Alternative Narrative and Worldviews

The need for a new narrative to replace (or update, or combine with, or extend) established religions and belief systems.

Swimme, Brian, and Thomas Berry. The Universe Story: From the Primordial Flaring Forth to the Ecozoic Era—A Celebration of the Unfolding of the Cosmos. New York: HarperCollins, 1992.

Swimme, Brian, and Mary Evelyn Tucker. Journey of the Universe: The Epic Story of Cosmic, Earth, and Human Transformation. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2011.

Monbiot, George. Out of the Wreckage: A New Politics for an Age of Crisis. London: Verso, 2017.

Indigenous Systems

Kimmerer, Robin Wall. Braiding Sweetgrass. Minneapolis: Milkweed, 2013.

Kimmerer, Robin Wall. Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses. Corvallis: Oregon State University Press, 2003.

Indigenous Worldviews and Design

Indigenous Design Charter

Ecocentrism

Cf.

Sensory, Cognitive Ecologies

Existing Frameworks and Approaches

Hernandez-Santin, Cristina, Marco Amati, Sarah Bekessy, and Cheryl Desha. ‘A Review of Existing Ecological Design Frameworks Enabling Biodiversity Inclusive Design’. Urban Science 6, no. 4 (2022): 95. https://doi.org/10/jsxw.

Studio Animal-Aided Design

Notes

Dunn, sensory ecology, culture and relationships as an evolved response, emotions and the role of emotions.


The window collision case is relevant.

The underwater noise case is perhaps not in the realm of architectural design, or how?

It would be good to link back to regulations and consider/propose how regulation or the profession and education/accreditation should/could change to support new options.

Can you connect with better practices, such as longer terms visions, e.g., Yarra Strategic Plan that are more aspirational?