Women & Man

WoMen & Environment

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Sustainable Architecture
Sustainable design seeks to reduce negative
impacts on the environment, and the health and
comfort of building occupants, thereby
improving building performance. The basic
objectives of sustainability are to reduce
consumption of non-renewable resources,
minimize waste, and create healthy, productive
environments. Therefore, I want to design a
futuristic, sustainable hotel with various amount
of greenery since nature benefits mental health
by reducing stress, improves your mood and etc.
I want to create a space where WoMen can feel
safe and calm. Moreover, I want to use recycled
materials to reduce waste and make use of
natural lighting by implementing solar panels to
save money cost on energy bills.
Vertical Forest
Italian Architect Stefano Boeri's
Vertical Forest is a prototype building
for a new type of architectural
biodiversity that focuses on the
relationship between humans and other
living species. Described as a “home
for trees that also houses humans and
birds", it consists of towers that are
characterized by overhanging
balconies designed to accommodate
large external tubs for vegetation and
to allow the growth of larger trees
without hindrance.

I really liked Boeri's Vertical forest

design as it defines green
architecture, sustainability, and care
for the other species that depend on
nature. I intend to use a vertical
forest design in my development of
ideas in the project.
I was impressed by the Dutch
architectural design. The
simplicity, abundance of greenery,
and open spaces all seamlessly
blend together, creating a visually
stunning environment.
Additionally, I appreciated the use
of recycled concrete, which added
to the overall sustainability of the
project.
Rebel
Dutch architecture studio Studioninedots
designed Rebel, a lively complex that offers a
lively mix of commercial and social functions,
including workspaces, apartments, restaurants,
shops and a cinema. Its recycled concrete shell
houses a core of lush greenery composed of
carefully chosen plants and trees. An open
framework lends the complex a sense of airiness,
reinforcing its connection with its surroundings.
Moss Wall https://www.artsy.net/artwork/olafur-
eliasson-moss-wall

Olafur Eliasson
Olafur Eliasson is an Icelandic–Danish artist known for sculptured and large- I was impressed by his concept of
scale installation art employing elemental materials such as light, water, and air incorporating the natural environment into
temperature to enhance the viewer's experience. Moss wall is a major work the indoor space through the moss wall art
from early in Eliasson’s career. What you see is Cladonia rangiferina, which is
installation. This aligns perfectly with my
also called reindeer moss, a lichen native to the northern regions, including
own vision for my final project, which
Iceland. As the lichen dries, it shrinks and fades. However, when it is watered,
involves bringing the outdoors inside. I plan
the lichen expands and emits a pungent odor. Eliasson’s works often bring
to apply this idea both indoors and outdoors
natural phenomena into the constructed space of the museum, where one
in my building design.
becomes more aware that nature is also a construction.
 Mossy Wall
CityTree: A Mossy Wall That Has
The Same Air Purifying Effect As 250 Trees

Germany is installing “mossy walls” called CityTree –

the world’s first bio-tech filter to quantifiably improve
air quality – around their cities, mainly Berlin. A variety
of mosses are capable of binding environmental toxins
such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides while
producing oxygen at the same time. These CityTree’s
contain nearly 2,000 pots of moss so imagine how
much environmental toxins it binds! The organic
particles polluting the air get eaten (digested) by
bacteria on the moss, according to the German makers
of the wall. The purifying work of the 2,000 pots of
moss along with their particle eating bacteria is equal
to about 250 trees! A trial wall went up off Piccadilly
Circus in London and it indicated that a single CityTree
could remove the particulate pollution of 42 diesel cars
every month.

I love how it makes such a big difference, as it improves

air quality by purifying it equal to about 250 trees. It’s
amazing how it can remove the particulate pollution of
42 diesel cars every month. It’s good not only for
people but for the environment as well, that’s why I
want to implement mossy walls in my final design.
An earlier version of the CityTree installed in Oslo, Norway. Credit: Monica Thorud Olsen
How the mossy wall works:
 In my opinion, AI has the potential to assist
artists and designers in exploring innovative
ways to promote sustainability and generate
exciting ideas. I am eager to experiment with
this technology and see if my vision can be
realized.

AI X FUTURE CITIES BY MANAS BHATIA

Manas Bhatia’s AI x Future Cities series of AI-
generated images explore the possibilities of
sustainable infrastructure following the rapid global
increase in urbanization. With the help of artificial
intelligence, the architect imagines a sustainable
utopian city of the future with towering skyscrapers
enveloped with algae facades. Visualized as
futuristic biophilic air-purification towers, the green
structures offer many benefits for modern society
and infrastructure by reducing carbon emissions
and minimizing the use of artificial cooling. Manas
Bhatia takes on a Mid journey to realize his vision,
inputting text-based prompts into the AI program to
generate this green, utopian architectural vision of
the future.
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/13/5428
These are the AI-generated images from the Wonder app that I
downloaded from the App Store. I asked for a “Futuristic,
environmentally friendly hotel with lots of greenery” The image
results are interesting and visually appealing, It gave me exactly what
I visualized, and I believe in the future is going to help many artists
with amazing ideas.
Epping Forest
On this Epping Forest trip, we explored, took many pictures, talked
and made still-life drawings. It was truly an amazing experience as
my anxiety and depression were at their lowest. I felt joyful and
calm. After that trip to the forest I started going on daily nature
walks as it helped with my mental health. That is exactly how I
want people to feel when they are in my building, by adding lots of
greenery “bringing nature inside”. I have read many articles about
the benefits of nature on mental health and proven myself that is
indeed true. It also made me want to protect nature by reusing,
reducing and recycling.

The original photo was taken in one of my
nature walks in Bulgaria. Summer 2022
How connecting with nature benefits our mental health
Research shows that people who are more connected
with nature are usually happier in life and more likely
to report feeling their lives are worthwhile. Nature
can generate many positive emotions, such as
calmness, joy, and creativity and can facilitate
concentration.
Nature connectedness is also associated with lower
levels of poor mental health, particularly lower
depression and anxiety.
Perhaps not surprisingly, people with strong nature
connectedness are likelier to have pro-environmental
behaviours such as recycling items or buying
seasonal food. This is likely to lead to further benefits
if these pro-environmental activities can lead to
natural improvements that we can then go on to
enjoy. At a time of devastating environmental threats,
developing a stronger, mutually supportive
relationship between people and the environment
will be critical.
I agree with this report from the Mental Health Foundation as I
have personally experienced the positive aspects of being in
contact with nature regarding my mental health. My levels of
anxiety and depression have significantly decreased since I started
going on daily walks so I think being in more contact with nature
could potentially improve people’s quality of life and be more self-
conscious about the damage they are doing to the environment.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/research/nature-how-connecting-nature-benefits-our-mental-health#:~:text=Natu
%20generate%20many%20positive,particularly%20lower%20depression%20and%20anxiety.
 Mood board
“Nature”

• Pre hand in

Original photos from my daily nature walks

First Experimentation
I cut both solid and hollow circles from cardboard
for various experiments. First, I focused on the
hollow circles. I glued them together and stacked
them using wooden sticks and a glue gun,
following the concept in my second idea sketch.
Second Experimentation

To begin, I made a square and secured it with hot glue. I

proceeded to attach the remaining circles similarly. While the final
experimentation may not be aesthetically pleasing, I believe that
further experimentation will lead to improvement.
 This is my third experiment, which was inspired by trees and vertical forest
design. To start, I measured and used hot glue to connect transparent
Third paper pieces to form a rectangle. Then, based on my design, I created tree
shapes and attached them to the rectangle. Finally, I added moss that I
experimentation had previously used in other experimentations to complete the piece. I
really like the final look of the experimentation building.
Fourth Experimentation
First, I measured and cut a rectangular shape and then
carefully crafted the windows. After measuring the
windows, I created perfectly sized balconies out of
transparent paper and assembled them with precision.
Using hot glue, I securely attached the balconies to the
building. Lastly, I added a touch of natural beauty with
moss shaped like a tree all over the building.
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I have begun working on the final maquette. To create the ground floor, I carefully measured
and cut the paper before securing it together with hot glue. After cutting the excess, I added
a long window by measuring and attaching transparent paper to mimic glass. Following the
same process and using transparent paper, I made the remaining four floors of the building.
Once all the floors were completed, I proceeded to
attach moss in the shape of trees using hot glue.
Afterwards, I focused on the long window and placed
golden sheets on it. Then I stacked the floors on top of
one another and added moss to the building's sides
and top, creating a vertical garden effect. Although the
building’s overall appearance is aesthetically pleasing
It lacks some key elements that are characteristic of
buildings as I did not include proper flooring, doors
and many more details.
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Evaluation
• For my final maquette, I made use of recyclable materials like cardboard and
plexiglass, and I used biodegradable moss. My target audience is anyone
who is looking for a relaxing getaway. I envision my building as a hotel
located in a busy area where guests can escape the chaos and embrace the
greenery surrounding them. In my opinion, the final result meets the
objectives I set out to achieve, but there is still room for improvement. The
maquette needs doors, fire exits, floors, and minor details to make it more
complete. I could also create more drawings and use digital tools to enhance
the project further. Although I have done a fair amount of research, there is
always room for improvement, including researching more artists. Due to
my mental health and poor time management, I have missed several
lessons, and I believe that is why my project is not at its best.