Lecture

Unseen Atmospheres: The Production of Nature

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This lecture discusses the intertwined relationship between nature and architecture in the context of urban planning, emphasizing the need to produce nature within urban territories to ensure sustainability and harmony with the surrounding environment. It explores the shift from preserving nature to actively producing it, highlighting the necessity to balance resource protection with the demands of industrial production. The instructor delves into the evolving perceptions of nature, advocating for a political, moral, and ecological awakening among individuals to embrace the organized facticity of nature and engage in responsible urban development.

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