How can architecture start to encompass other natural elements besides the human scale? We cannot forget that we are part of the environment. We do not see the environment behind a glass window, we are living in it...
I'm incorporating some dog specific design into my own house Reno - specifically that most windows run to the ground.
Actually as an architect I designed a pet - welcome apartment building once, which included interviews with staff at the humane society. Things like window sill heights for cats vs dogs, materials that different animals enjoy or dislike, etc. I love this approach.
nothing better than educated affluent people worrying about their pets instead of say - humans. because you know, nice people like dogs and worry about homeless dogs but homeless people? nah....this thread is too political for me.
Why are we making architecture for a creature, that naturally, lives outdoors?
If anything, our meddling has screwed with their development enough. We don't need to be encouraging further adaptation that makes them incapable of surviving in their natural habitat.
a dog's natural habitat is, at this point, indoors. We should design cool houses and spaces for our dogs! Dog tunnels? Double-decker dog sofa? Dog slides?
I'm incorporating some dog specific design into my own house Reno - specifically that most windows run to the ground.
Actually as an architect I designed a pet - welcome apartment building once, which included interviews with staff at the humane society. Things like window sill heights for cats vs dogs, materials that different animals enjoy or dislike, etc. I love this approach.
Start with dog toilets please. Having grown up in the countryside, the most horrific thing about city life as far as I can tell is all the dog piss and poop everywhere from the poor urban dogs who are led to neighbor's yards and public places of human recreation to defecate like it's totally natural and welcome and part of life and anyone who thinks otherwise is a dog-hater. I don't hate dogs, just poop.
These are all very interesting ideas, but I need this conversation to delve in deeper...For example, our relationship with man's best friend goes far beyond any of our lifetime; So what has our society developed to nourish these connections? Look at our shelters, and compare them to those who provide a loving home...Do we need to rescue the homeless dogs, or are we seriously considering dog toilets to answer these very complex connections?
nothing better than educated affluent people worrying about their pets instead of say - humans. because you know, nice people like dogs and worry about homeless dogs but homeless people? nah....this thread is too political for me.
Architecture for the four legged friend: Our Dog
How can architecture start to encompass other natural elements besides the human scale? We cannot forget that we are part of the environment. We do not see the environment behind a glass window, we are living in it...
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I'm incorporating some dog specific design into my own house Reno - specifically that most windows run to the ground.
Actually as an architect I designed a pet - welcome apartment building once, which included interviews with staff at the humane society. Things like window sill heights for cats vs dogs, materials that different animals enjoy or dislike, etc. I love this approach.
My dog loves the couch. It's architecture enough for her.
nothing better than educated affluent people worrying about their pets instead of say - humans. because you know, nice people like dogs and worry about homeless dogs but homeless people? nah....this thread is too political for me.
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Be a dog for a day?
Why are we making architecture for a creature, that naturally, lives outdoors?
If anything, our meddling has screwed with their development enough. We don't need to be encouraging further adaptation that makes them incapable of surviving in their natural habitat.
a dog's natural habitat is, at this point, indoors. We should design cool houses and spaces for our dogs! Dog tunnels? Double-decker dog sofa? Dog slides?
I'm incorporating some dog specific design into my own house Reno - specifically that most windows run to the ground.
Actually as an architect I designed a pet - welcome apartment building once, which included interviews with staff at the humane society. Things like window sill heights for cats vs dogs, materials that different animals enjoy or dislike, etc. I love this approach.
Start with dog toilets please. Having grown up in the countryside, the most horrific thing about city life as far as I can tell is all the dog piss and poop everywhere from the poor urban dogs who are led to neighbor's yards and public places of human recreation to defecate like it's totally natural and welcome and part of life and anyone who thinks otherwise is a dog-hater. I don't hate dogs, just poop.
These are all very interesting ideas, but I need this conversation to delve in deeper...For example, our relationship with man's best friend goes far beyond any of our lifetime; So what has our society developed to nourish these connections? Look at our shelters, and compare them to those who provide a loving home...Do we need to rescue the homeless dogs, or are we seriously considering dog toilets to answer these very complex connections?
How about you develop your own school project, Mr Bossy Pants? Most of us come here to vent and discuss, not so actual intellectual work.
My dad invented a dog toilet.
Yeah that's called a lawn.
What about architecture for our friend the dog?
One of my talented staff members has designed these beautiful modern dog houses. Get one for your pooch!
http://www.pdworkshop.com
My dog loves the couch. It's architecture enough for her.
nothing better than educated affluent people worrying about their pets instead of say - humans. because you know, nice people like dogs and worry about homeless dogs but homeless people? nah....this thread is too political for me.
homeless people choose to be poor, homeless and pathetic. homeless dogs can make no such choice.
Max, cause people are shit. I like dogs.
We do worry about homeless people:
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