Material Ecologies of Design featured in Norwegian architecture magazine ‘Arkitektur’
CAS Research Grant project Material Ecologies of Design was recently featured in the Norwegian architecture magazine Arkitektur.no, highlighting the research the group is doing at the CAS.
The article explores how the international team is examining the lifecycles of materials, from extraction and processing to
their eventual end-of-life. By studying material flows through a historical lens, the team aims to deepen understanding of how past practices have shaped both our material culture and the environmental challenges we face today.
Led by Ingrid Halland (University of Bergen/Aarhus University) and Kjetil Fallan (University of Oslo), the project brings together researchers from institutions around the world. The project investigates questions critical to contemporary design practice: Where do materials come from? How have they shaped our culture? What happens to them when they're no longer in use?
The feature highlights the groups commitment to making this research accessible and relevant to practitioners. Through public symposia like Radical Reuse and upcoming publications, the group is working to connect historical insights with the needs of designers and architects navigating the transition to more sustainable practices.