Häven // Multispecies Habitat for Urban Populations
Building on a group project imagining rural Scotland, 10 years after global mass urbanisation, my individual project explored the future of multi-species living in cities. In this future, urban life dominates, prioritising human experience while rural areas remain shaped by increasingly disconnected, biodiversity-poor cities.
My project asks: what if biodiversity collapses nationwide? How would cities respond, and how could we prevent it? I propose a system of temperature-controlled pods that support hibernating species, protecting them from increasingly erratic weather. Powered by solar and thermal energy, the pods maintain stable conditions to prevent premature waking, a growing threat due to climate change.
Placed strategically to create urban nature paths, these pods provide habitat and safe passage for multiple species, helping biodiversity thrive in cities, not just rural areas. Designed for all hibernators, from ladybugs to hedgehogs, the system also collects data on species habits and migration to inform future urban ecology. Made from sustainable, repairable materials like terracotta, wood chips, and recycled copper, the pods offer a long-lasting solution to urban biodiversity loss.
