The fusion of culture (like art, beliefs, history, stories) with ecology (interactions of organisms in nature) fostering sustainable action; the result marks the point where nature and humanity are positively transformed and mutually enriched by their association; when this occurs, buildings and landscapes often provoke considerable loyalty, responsibility, and stewardship among the people who reside nearby
(e.g., sustainable sculptures, "green art" )

INTEGRATION OF CULTURE & ECOLOGY

Research

1. Spirit of place can benefit from natural features in the built environment inside and outside (Daneshgarmoghaddam & Bahrainy, 2014)

References

Daneshgarmoghaddam, G., & Bahrainy, H. (2014). The role of architecture-nature interaction in the quality of place attachment, case study: House-gardens in Hamedan, Iran. Armanshahr Architecture & Urban Development, (12), 107–117.