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WHAT?

An inquiry into ongoing research in Europe investigating the relationship between architecture and ecological transition.
A glance at the contemporary scientific debate, to reflect and discuss its impact and the challenges for spatial design.

WHY?

To establish a European debate and a network of young researchers who are studying these topics.

HOW?

A Call + roundtable discussions + book of proceedings + lectures + networking events.
Participants will be split into thematic sessions, moderated by researchers from PoliMi

WHO?

PhD candidates enrolled in a European University + researcher who have defended their PhD dissertation within the last 5 years.

Architecture Unlocks Nature is an international conference that will take place on January 24, 25 and 26, 2024 at the Politecnico di Milano.
This conference aims to gather contributions from European researchers and Ph.D. candidates interested in exploring how different viewpoints in architecture address the ecological transition.

By exploring both theory and practice, the intent is to provide a European overview of the field of design and the various standpoints in academic research today.

KEY QUESTIONS
What are the roles of Design and Nature today?
How do they engage with one another?
How does ecological transition become a spatial matter?
How are architecture, landscape and urban design contributing to, and being influenced by, this change?

Which projects, conceptual frameworks, cultural implications and critical positions are important in the current design panorama?
Which new possibilities open up an experimental field in research and practice?
How is academic research addressing the necessary ecological transition, and how are young European researchers addressing it?