One of my favourite movies growing up was The Swiss Family Robinson. I always though what a cool, not too hard idea and feat it would be to actually do it. I mean could you imagine having a house full of Rube Goldbergs and other simple machines that perform household functions? It would be the best.
Courtesy of Pablo Zunzunegui
Phytopia, the M.Arch thesis of Pablo Zunzunegui at UC Berkeley, is such a proposition- well, maybe with a bit more technology, but the living-amongst-the-trees thing, all the way. And being his thesis, I am not going to describe any more of it. Take it away, Pablo!
Courtesy of Pablo Zunzunegui
Matt Davis is a Virginia Tech graduate and one of the founding editors behind Arch2O. Launching the platform in mid‑2012 alongside fellow Hokies, he helped shape its identity as an international hub for design innovation and critical dialogue . With a foundation in architectural education and a passion for uncovering unconventional design approaches, Matt has contributed significantly—both editorially and strategically—to Arch2O’s growth, ensuring that emerging architects, academics, and creatives have a space to question, explore, and elevate the built environment.