Trailer

​What does it take to design places that enhance wellbeing? ... we return to Nature. 
Living Structures - The Architecture for Life

Synopsis

This documentary film provides a thought-provoking narrative questioning the current state of our built environment, challenging the status quo to consider how we need to include the structures of Nature to create places of belonging. Human beings are intrinsically connected and linked to visible and non-visible geometric forms and patterns in Nature – the living structures.
In order to create healthy living environments in our cities and buildings, we need to include the principles of connecting to place, of belonging, of attachment to the natural world – biophilia – our innate connection to Nature.
Featuring & Created by 

Dr Phillip B. Roös

Deeply embedded in ecological consciousness, Dr Phillip B. Roös investigates our innate affiliation to Nature through analysing the phenomena of living structures. His practice is positioned at the intersections of architecture, art, design and science. He is currently an Associate Professor in Architecture at Deakin University, the Director of the Live+Smart Research Laboratory, as well as a practicing architect,  designer, and contemporary ecological artist, who investigates questions of human conscience as well as current global social and environmental issues.  
Nature's design... triggers a sense of enquiry in me to find a better way to live, to change our worldview.

Dedication

This film is dedicated to Christoper Alexander, the father of pattern languages, who has profoundly impacted my worldview. 
I am forever grateful to the great thinkers that have substantial influenced my design thinking and philosophy of life:
Christopher Alexander
John Tillman Lyle
Ian McHarg
Edward O. Wilson
Ken Wilber
                                                
- Dr Phillip B. Roös

Follow Us @livingstructuresfilm

DISCLAIMER: 
The multimedia, graphic and visual content, views, and opinions expressed on this website and in this film are those of the contributors and do not represent at all the opinions of the organisations that they are affiliated to. The content has been made available for informational purposes only, and the contributors and producers do not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The contributors and producers have taken reasonable measures to ensure this information is correct at time of release but gives no guarantee or warranty that the content is up to date, complete, or accurate and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the material.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
We acknowledge that this documentary film was produced on the traditional lands of the Gadubanud and the Wadawurrung. We honour and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters across Australia, and the rich cultural and intrinsic connection they have to their Country. We recognise and acknowledge that First Nations Peoples across the world have made and will continue to make extraordinary contributions to all aspects of life including culture, economy, arts and science. 
​WEBSITE TERMS: Including Copyright, Distribution and General Information
CRICOS Provider Code 00113B
© COPYRIGHT 2022 BY PHILLIP B. ROÖS.
​ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.