biophilia treehouse: design




architecture informed by
bird behaviour


bird as client and collaborator is a reciprocal design practice


the reciprocal model is non-hierarchical and promotes a knowledge and benefits exchange.

the service model is hierarchical and perpetuates a top-down, human centered knowledge system.

biophilia treehouse: what is it?


tree-like living sculpture built with native trees, plants, flowing water, and nest cavities that our birds need to thrive. at ground level, people are invited to observe and contemplate

a tree of trees