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Revised Submission Deadline: 22nd September 2009
theme
ecology, n.1
a. The branch of biology that deals with the relationships between
living organisms and their environment. Also: the relationships
themselves, esp. those of a specified organism.
b. Chiefly Social. The study of the relationships between people,
social groups, and their environment; (also) the system of such
relationships in an area of human settlement. Freq. with modifying
word, as cultural ecology, social ecology, urban ecology.
c. In extended use: the interrelationship between any system
and its environment; the product of this.
2. The study of or concern for the effect of human activity on the
environment; advocacy of restrictions on industrial and agricultural
development as a political movement; (also) a political movement
dedicated to this.
COMPOUNDS
attrib. Of or relating to ecological issues such as industrial
pollution considered in a political context; spec. applied to various
political movements (esp. in western Europe) which represent the
environmental or ‘green’ interest.
[OED Definition of Ecology]
What has this got to do with architecture?
In architecture, ECOLOGY focuses on the impact of the built form
on the environment and society. It recognises the importance of
theoretical research as a foundation for development in everything
from sustainable design to community development. theory forum 09
addresses the notion of ECOLOGY and architecture. How is ECOLOGY
translated from other fields of research into architecture?
Concepts of ECOLOGY vary between disciplines. Proposing ECOLOGY
as a central theme around which to develop a common language, can
a system of sharing and collaboration between the diverse fields of
research and professions be created?
Research and theory should be recognised by professions of the built
environment and consequently society. Is the sharing of knowledge
in such a way the answer to the progression of research in academia?
theory forum 09 wants to explore how architecture engages with the
concept of ECOLOGY. The forum aims to collate various methodologies
and operations conducted by related disciplines, as well as divergent
fields of research. The aim for the theory forum 09: ECOLOGY will be
to become a testing ground through which a common language of
ECOLOGY can be formulated.
format
This year, the annual theory forum at the Sheffield School of
Architecture is prepared and organized by a group of M.Arch students.
We aim to create a cross-disciplinary platform of events that stimulates
activity, encourages discussion and develops theory between a
diversity of disciplines.
The event will take the form of a 2-day evolving habitat of adaptable
spaces with diverse talks, workshops and interventions. It will be held
at the Crookesmoor Building, the temporary home of the Sheffield
School of Architecture.
submissions
Please submit an abstract or a description of the proposal of maximum
300 words by e-mail to : theoryforum09@sheffield.ac.uk
Where images and additional materials are to be included, please do
so on an A4-size spread and attach it to your submission in a pdf/jpeg.
Please state your full name and the title of the proposal on all attachments.
