Landscapes in Motion: The Agency of Ecology

Landscapes in Motion: The Agency of Ecology is a short film exploring how landscape is more than scenery—it’s a dynamic system shaped by and shaping the world around it. Drawing from personal reflection and ecological design principles, the video invites viewers to consider how landscapes behave, adapt, and evolve over time. Through a blend of original footage and voiceover, the film highlights four key ecological strategies used in contemporary landscape architecture: structured, analog, hybrid, and curated ecologies. Each approach offers a different way of thinking about how natural systems and human activity intersect—whether through scaffolds for biodiversity, responsive surfaces, integrated infrastructures, or guided growth.

This is not a technical explanation, but a conceptual journey—grounded in curiosity and observation. Framed by a spontaneous interview and supported by narration, the video makes complex ecological ideas accessible, reflective, and visually grounded. It encourages designers and non-designers alike to see landscape not as a static backdrop, but as a living, evolving collaborator in the design of cities, communities, and the environment.