D1_Design 1
Exercise 3.Semester

Markus Jeschaunig
Theresa Reisenhofer

A-Frame  
Multispecies Cohabitation

Following the tradition of A-frame architectures in exposed locations in nature, this course attempts to construct an A-frame structure that experimentally explores the question of how the architecture to be designed can embrace ecological co-existence. Aim is it, to establish in spatial manner a relationship between two different species: human and non-human protagonists are identified, program the house, define the materiality and location, which can be anywhere on planet Earth. Aspects such as architectural design, self-sufficiency, construction, and the selected life form will play a role in the design process, in order to provide an answer to what cohabitation can look like. The course focuses on analog production in the form of drawings and model building.

Topic presentation: Thursday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m., HS E/1.OG, Kopernikusgasse 24