A Matter of Land explores how we work with, care for and learn from our natural landscapes.Â
Nearly half of all raw materials extracted from the land each year go into making our buildings, clothes and infrastructure. As natural resources come under growing strain, how do we design with the land - from the soil to the species it supports - has never mattered more. Researchers are developing lasting ways to protect our natural landscapes while continuing to gather essential resources.
From textiles brewed in laboratories to furniture crafted by communities and computers powered by compost, the seven showcased projects present alternative ways of growing, making and building with the land.
Spanning fields, forests and the earth beneath our feet, the display reveals new possibilities for the UK’s green transition across fashion, forestry and the built environment. Featuring projects by Spiber, ISSEY MIYAKE, Eliza Collins, Jacob Marks, the University of Brighton and Making It Out, Critical Climate Computing, and Impact Build.
