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The Exchange was a collaborative ‘urban living lab’ with RMIT University and Lend Lease to prototype forms of community engagement, exploring the shared urban environment through the lens of landscape architecture, interior design, interaction design, fashion, textiles and graphic design. The project provided a unique opportunity for a broad discussion on the nature of a resilient urban condition, incorporating many different perspectives in a robust and timely exchange of ideas.The design projects developed at The Exchange included proposals which explored the complex issues surrounding community, sustainability, digital infrastructures and urban public space.These included: the design of urban greenery strategies that would regulate temperature, provide shelter from the wind and attract diverse bird species to the area; community-focused initiatives such as a cafe proposal that eliminates the use of disposable cups in a way that is both sustainable and convenient for consumers; biodegradable sushi packaging composed of algae; and devices that monitor the needs of community garden plants through sensors measuring temperature, sunlight and moisture levels.
ISBN 9781925556469. Melbourne Books. hb. 26 x 19 cm.
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