Interspecies What can architecture tell us about the transition from a humanist world to a new posthuman paradigm? And, on the other hand, what does posthumanism reveal about the architecture we create? This book documents a research process surrounding these … read more
This is a reminder that the book Palgrave Handbook of Critical Posthumanism (2022) is now open access if you are affiliated with an academic institution (or if you know someone affiliated with an institution). “The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Posthumansim … read more
Almost 10 years ago Kristina Lindström and Åsa Ståhl started The Un/Making Studio. In a recent publication they, together with Juliana Restrepo Giraldo, invite designers, students, and teachers to explore un/making — an approach to design that is open, reflective, … read more
Network member Josh Gellers shares his new article, “Nature and the Law: In Defence of a Pluriversal, More-Than-Human Approach,” recently published in the Review of European, Comparative & International Environmental Law (RECIEL). The paper examines how nature might be incorporated into the law—both conceptually … read more
Seasonal shifts are affected by climate change, causing challenges for multispecies inhabitants in their ecosystems. How can the designed living environment be turned into a site for multispecies flourishing? This collection modestly proposes seasonal designing to link design processes with seasonal changes. … read more
The board members Johanna Mehl, Sven Quadflieg, Satu Samira Hamed and Sebastian Gatz have published an article about the Design+Posthumanism Network in Interactions Magazine. It features two projects from members of the network: “metamorphic“, by Yuta Ikeya, and “haunted waters“, by … read more
In times when human activities violently constrict the lives of others, how can designers cultivate creative acts of withdrawal, foreclosure and leaving be? Erik Sandelin employs ‘grace’ – actively not doing what you are able to do – to decouple … read more
To tackle the global challenges of the Anthropocene, this paper proposes the concept of Human-de-centred Design, a new design approach aimed at decisively moving beyond Human-centred Design. Positioned as a stronger alternative to similar attempts from the posthumanism field, this … read more
Save the date! An online book launch event will take place on 28th January from 16:00-17:00 CET. Place: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/64406010435 There will be a panel with chapter authors and celebratory rituals with a more-than-human twist. The panel will present concrete and practical … read more
SEBASTIAN GATZ: PUBLIC DEFENSE OF DOCTORAL DISSERTATION Architecture has traditionally focused on human-centered practices, emphasizing control over construction processes and creating internal environments that separate humans from their external surroundings. The growing interest in posthuman theories introduces the concept of … read more