wearebiodesign

Wrapping up another quarter “at” UW. This quarter was particularly fun as we explored the entangled intersection between art, activism, and landscape architecture with eleven (daring and bold) UW BLA/MLA students. We spent the quarter adventuring outside the bounds of traditional landscape architecture, and what an adventure it was. Students - you are amazing, thank you for diving into this ambiguous world. Also,a big thank you to all the reviewers and presenters who contributed to this studio - you know who you are.

Throwback to a few weeks ago when we wandered the mountains looking for wildflowers and high-altitude ferns in the fresh air - a privilege taken for granted in so many ways. The western fires are devastating and it’s been difficult to accept smoke-filled summers as the new norm for the past few years. If there are any positives, wildfires are a natural process and an opportunity for fertile soils and re-birth. As a community, we need to move faster towards reducing our footprint on the earth and let nature heal. Even simple steps help; only buy what you need, bike/walk when you can, plant native plants in your gardens, alleys, cities and towns, grow food to share, let go of individualist gain and VOTE. We must move forward together, it’s the only way.