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Monkey Factor - small stories for a reconciliation with nature
Angelo Renna, contributors: Andrea Branzi (designer), Thijs de Zeeuw (zoo expert), Mark Goddard (biologist), Davay Gupta (architect)

It is the first time in the history of the earth that human activities are impacting and changing the global atmosphere of our planet, manipulating it as a product. The environmental crisis is not only present with the global warming but its symptoms of sickness are evident in the soil, the water, and the air and in all forms of life. As a result, many species face extinction. Each year thousands of plant and animal species disappear to meet necessary needs for the massive growth of human demand. “We have forgotten that we ourselves are dust of the earth our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air and we receive life and refreshment from her waters” said pope Francis in his encyclical letter. These limits have defined the different chapters of monkey factor: rainwater, animals, plants, and soil. Examples and stories for each of them define a new way of including these elements in architecture. Small interventions and proposals, when joint, have the power to generate more significant stories and influence the way we think. In this negative situation of our planet, there is a positive outcome; the human can impact and change its environment. Monkey Factor tries to bridge this idea into a positive new way of thinking of our built world. It combines different disciplines and suggests methods and ideas to change our environment. Since everything is closely related, we need a global vision that considers every aspect of the environmental crisis.

 

Bio Angelo Renna is an architect that has grown a particular interest in preserving and implementing natural elements in architecture. Born in Florence, he is currently based in Amsterdam.

2018, Softcover, 144pp, 170x230 mm, 100% recycled paper

Title Monkey Factor - small stories for a reconciliation with nature
Authors Angelo Renna Contributors Andrea Branzi (designer), Thijs de Zeeuw (zoo expert), Mark Goddard (biologist), Davay Gupta (architect)
Publisher Self-published with the Stimuleringsfonds support