Lecture

Soil as Dwelling Place

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This lecture explores the interdependence of soil and dwelling in agroecological farms, focusing on the evolution of architectural typologies for food cultivation and storage. It delves into the soil profile, food web, and human nutrient cycles, emphasizing the importance of soil care and composting toilets. The presentation discusses alternative human dwellings without foundations, agroecological practices in Switzerland, and the role of agriculture in hybridizing political autonomy. It also addresses the concept of subsistence, the cultivation of land determining settlement types, and the resistance to industrialization in agricultural spaces. The lecture concludes with narratives on household, soil, plants, animals, and land, highlighting the significance of collective property struggles and the blurring of theory and practice.

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