Thesis_Review February 2015

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ancestral architecture teague peak iapd 822 26. february 2015


ancestral architecture

The Built Environment and the Evolved Human Physiology _Built Environment is major facet in species success _Species evolves in tandem with Environment _Departure from Evolved Environment negates adaptations therefore; _Living Environments that mimic the Evolved Ecosystem AND day-to-day routines engaging the full body are more suited for human habitation _Reference Hunter Gatherer Culture: Last instance of full body actuation and natural environment habitation

Ami Drach & Dov Ganchrow


prior research

Highlights from Programming Phase _Human + Societal Issues _lack of knowledge

_lack of desire

_Modern lifestyle is predominantely sedentary _ease before ability

_exercise no longer a necessity in societal success _planar environments _dietary ease

_Modern ailments can be contributed to current system

_four point chairs (contemporary seating) _western toilet (waste elimination)

S-Curve Model of Success


‘Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.’ Plato


IDEAL ENVIRONMENT



user


function structure eating + drinking


FUNCTION STRUCTURING WASTE ELIMINATION


FUNCTION STRUCTURING SLEEP


FUNCTION STRUCTURING PROCREATION


FUNCTION STRUCTURING HYGIENE + GROOMING


FUNCTION STRUCTURING MOVEMENT


FUNCTION STRUCTURING DRESS + LAUNDER


FUNCTION STRUCTURING ACTIVE WORK


FUNCTION STRUCTURING PASSIVE REST


END PRODUCT


concept 1

laniakea





circulation


concept 2

plug-in paleo


section


elevated seating


concluding remarks desired pursuit lays in “lanikea” largest application of theoretical practice “casting the net” scaled application in typical residential from theoretical findings

spear the buffalo

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