In Oldenburg and its sur-
roundings, numerous actors
are actively driving ecological
change. Their work often opera-
tes at the intersection of architec-
ture, urban planning, landscape
design, environmental sciences,
activism, and socio-ecological
movements. In particular, desig-
ners (women and other genders)
play a crucial yet often overlooked
role. Their approaches shape
spaces and networks that enable
a transition towards regenerati-
ve building and living practices.
Making these contributions visible
opens new pathways into ecolo-
gical building culture and streng-
thens the discourse on gender
dynamics in sustainable urban
development.
Despite the growing im-
portance of ecological strategies
in architecture and urban plan-
ning, the contributions of women
and marginalized genders often
remain invisible in public percep-
tion. The traditional historiography
of the built environment tends
to focus on prominent, male-do-
minated positions. This not only
results in a one-sided perspective
on spatial production but also
creates a gap in understanding
interdisciplinary and collaborati-
ve approaches. Moreover, there
is a lack of innovative methods
to convey the spatial, social, and
ecological work of these actors
in a tangible and interactive way.
This course addresses precisely
this gap. Through a combination
of video interviews, spatial map-
pings, and large-scale axonome-
tric drawings, students investi-
gate the eco-systemic networks
and spaces shaped by designers.
The resulting visual and auditory
documentation will not only reveal
spatial and ecological intercon-
nections but also make the indi-
vidual perspectives of the actors
tangible. The interviews will be
recorded as videos, transcribed,
and made accessible as audio
files via QR codes. Additionally,
a digital platform will be develo-
ped, linking maps, drawings, and
sound material into an interactive
archive. The final presentation at
the WIA Festival 2025 on June 19
will provide a public platform to
highlight the relevance of these
actors and their approaches to
regenerative urbanism.