Spring in January! : the bifocal nature of urban community habitats

Abstract

This thesis aims to reconnect man to natural flows by designing spaces with overlapping thermal comfort regions between people and plants. Cities encourage metaphysical awakenings and foster physical re-connections to analog roots for its citizenry in this digital age. Architecture puts us in touch with nature on a daily basis by appropriating and applying technologies in concerted efforts to strengthen the conscious bond between people and The Land. Technology allows architecture to feel like landscape in such a way that the memory of an inhabitant's experience comprises mostly of his interaction with the natural elements. Built environments liberate our senses.