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“Through life and programmed decomposition - shelter becomes organism, and organism becomes shelter as it holds the potential to promote the health of natural resource cycles by such means as promoting soil micro-organisms and providing nutrients for growing buildings.”

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Neri Oxman
Neri Oxman

Neri Oxman is an American designer of Israeli origin, renowned for her innovative work in the fields of architecture, design, and engineering. She graduated from MIT and founded the Emergent Technology Group at the Media Lab. Oxman is celebrated for her interdisciplinary approach and contributions to sustainable design. more

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