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Lecture
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This lecture explores the relationship between architecture and forests, focusing on the sociological viewpoint of the instructor. They discuss the concept of domestication in architecture, the tension between construction efforts and natural elements, and the idea of allowing forests to remain wild. The lecture delves into the works of various authors who have analyzed the interaction between human activities, capitalism, and nature. It also touches upon the importance of rewilding and reforestation in the context of sustainable architecture. The instructor reflects on the need for a paradigm shift in urban planning towards preserving forests and creating architecture that coexists harmoniously with nature, emphasizing the significance of non-construction zones and the beauty of ruins reclaimed by the forest.