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Julia Watson: Lotek; Design By Radical Indigenism
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Three Hundred Years Ago, Intellectuals Of The European Enlightenment Constructed A Mythology Of Technology. Influenced By A Confluence Of Humanism, Colonialism, And Racism, This Mythology Ignored Local Wisdom And Indigenous Innovation, Deeming It Primitive. Today, We Have Slowly Come To Realize That The Legacy Of This Mythology Is Haunting Us.Designers Understand The Urgency Of Reducing Humanitys Negative Environmental Impact, Yet Perpetuate The Same Mythology Of Technology That Relies On Exploiting Nature. Responding To Climate Change By Building Hard Infrastructures And Favoring Hightech Homogenous Design, We Are Ignoring Millenniaold Knowledge Of How To Live In Symbiosis With Nature. Without Implementing Soft Systems That Use Biodiversity As A Building Block, Designs Remain Inherently Unsustainable.Lotek, Derived From Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Is A Cumulative Body Of Multigenerational Knowledge, Practices, And Beliefs, Countering The Idea That Indigenous Innovation Is Primitive And Exists Isolated From Technology. It Is Sophisticated And Designed To Sustainably Work With Complex Ecosystems.With A Foreword By Anthropologist Wade Davis And Four Chapters Spanning Mountains, Forests, Deserts, And Wetlands, This Book Explores Thousands Of Years Of Human Wisdom And Ingenuity From 18 Countries Including Peru, The Philippines, Tanzania, Kenya, Iran, Iraq, India, And Indonesia. We Rediscover An Ancient Mythology In A Contemporary Context, Radicalizing The Spirit Of Human Nature.The Tactile Reading Experience Of Lotek Reflects The Ingenuity Of Carefully Selected Projects With Sophisticated Design Details: Copper Highlights The Value Of Ancient Knowledge, A Cardboard Hardcover Echoes Rawness, And The Swiss Binding Showcases An Open Spine And Reveals The Construction Of The Book, Just As The Book Discloses Hidden Technological Knowledge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Lo―TEK. Design by Radical Indigenism'? A: The main theme of 'Lo―TEK' revolves around the importance of traditional ecological knowledge and indigenous innovation in sustainable design practices, countering the historical mythology of technology that often neglects local wisdom.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Julia Watson, with contributions from W-E studio and TASCHEN.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book features a hardcover binding, which enhances its durability and tactile reading experience.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Lo―TEK'? A: The book contains a total of 420 pages.
- Q: When was 'Lo―TEK' published? A: The book was published on December 14, 2019.
- Q: What subjects does the book cover? A: The book explores various subjects across four chapters focused on Mountains, Forests, Deserts, and Wetlands, drawing insights from 18 countries.
- Q: What unique design features does the book have? A: The book includes unique design features such as copper highlights, a cardboard hardcover that echoes rawness, and Swiss binding that reveals the construction of the book.
- Q: Is 'Lo―TEK' suitable for architects and designers? A: Yes, 'Lo―TEK' is particularly suitable for architects, designers, and anyone interested in sustainable practices and indigenous knowledge.
- Q: Does the book include any foreword or additional insights? A: Yes, the book includes a foreword by anthropologist Wade Davis, providing additional context and insights into the themes discussed.
- Q: What is the significance of 'Lo―TEK' in contemporary design? A: 'Lo―TEK' is significant in contemporary design as it advocates for integrating traditional ecological knowledge into modern practices, promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness.