This collection of student work collected for the Fall’23 Pratt Earth Action Week is centered around issues of sustainability. Students explored a broad range of design strategies from thoughtful form-making to playful education approaches. Projects focusing on the built environment explored the integration of sustainable materials and the application of circular design strategies. The projects were gathered from across the Institute and were completed within the last year.
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Diffusion
In the post-COVID era, cultural misunderstandings have become more common, affecting daily coexistence and urban safety. Hectic lifestyles and stress limit cultural exchanges, resulting in infrequent intercultural communication and the emergence of barriers. To address this, we need spaces where people can relax, enjoy leisurely conversations, reduce stress, and foster cultural understanding, promoting peaceful coexistence…
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Find the Nature Corner
The goal of this project is to promote meaningful interactions between people and nature while actively supporting key UN Sustainability Development Goals(SDG) by delivering sustainable bio-wall systems. These include SDG 3 (good health and well-being) by improving indoor air quality, SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) by creating healthier urban environments, SDG 13 (climate action)…
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Floating House Design – Submarine Planter
Napeague Harbor is a coastal lagoon on Long Island, New York, containing salt marshes and mudflats that support fish, shellfish, and birds. However, it is threatened by pollution, habitat loss, and overfishing, and efforts are underway to protect and restore its ecosystem. The client needed to build a home that would be moved on the…
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In Flux | Tension
In response to rising sea levels, this floating housing project considers the user’s position in a site vulnerable to flooding due to climate change. The design emphasizes supplying clean water and incorporates elements mindful of life underwater. Without tension in the ecosystem, the sole existence of a species is impossible due to the interdependent relationship…
