COMMON TERRITORY [02

Sharing space between groups of people in a centralized development is not uncommon amongst traditional indigenous societies, as seen in Space & Territory: Common Territory [01]. A specifically interesting exposition of this spatial arrangement of territory is seen within the Fali of Northern Cameroon. The spatial arrangement of their developments have strong roots in anthropomorphic ideation with a strong emphasis on the reproductive organs - the division of sexes - which is intrinsic to their mythology. In addition to the spatial capitalization of the human form, the Fali also utilize arrangements mimicking the form of a tortoise and a toad (male and female respectively). Despite each spatial utilization zone having a direct connection to an anthropomorphic zone (head, trunk, upper limbs, lower limbs), these zones can be broken from the basic form to constrain to function.091 The Fali have developed an extremely functional and monumental form of cohabitation with an emphasis on boundaries through mythological spatial planning. Sleeping quarters are divided, providing privacy and ownership to the individuals, while other functional spaces such as the kitchen, granary, storage place are shared spaces.092

Cohabitation and common territory can be implemented in Western society following this foundational model, especially in urban or semiurban settings. Providing legitimate outdoor space between the micro dwellings allows a buffer zone for noise to reduce while also emphasizing stronger territory than found in a shared apartment unit, in which all zones are hosted under a single interior environment. Additionally, the buffer green space can become another common zone to encourage community and wellbeing within the residents.

The building and construction industry accounts for 39% of all greenhouse gas emissions093 , contributing greatly to the detriment of the planet. The Western ideation of continuous growth and development does not aid in this issue, in fact it only worsens the challenge at hand. Reviewing and restructuring Western building philosophy under the direction of foundational strategies will be a monumental step to ensure safety, wellbeing, and stewardship of the Earth and its people for generations to come. We need to look to the past to inform the welfare of the future.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Gratitude and acknowledgment is expressed to Associate Professor, Jeanne Mercer-Ballard of Appalachian State University, Department of Applied Design, Interior Design Program, for prompting the initial idea behind this project and continually encouraging a deeper understanding of research and analysis in regards to foundational sustainable strategies.

COVER

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ISAAC N. WOOD APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAM FALL 2021