Featured Dominance vs Balance

Workshop Presentation
Felix Gottdiener,  Elizabeth Weitz  

Do we relate to our environment through dominance, or balance? What are some examples of human development that can be seen through these lenses? What would it mean to promote development that is balanced with the environment? This workshop begins with a 5-minute presentation on examples of dominance vs balance in current development. An exploration of the paradigm in areas such as resilience and architecture will be provided. This is followed by a guided discussion into the dynamic between dominance and balance in the design of space and place. Participants will be encouraged to define for themselves the meaning of dominance and balance in their current practice. The workshop will end with a group discussion exploring how future human development could be more cognizant of the power dynamics which govern our interaction with nature.