This thesis argues that architecture becomes spaces of coexistence for humans and the keystone species essential to our survival. As humans and technology grow and thrive inside architecture space, outside organisms suffer, including keystone species, such as hummingbirds.
The thesis project selects the keystone species, Anna's hummingbird (a non-migratory species popular in SoCal) and develops an office space where humans and hummingbirds coexist. By focusing in dense cities, we can implement design strategies that integrate hummingbird safe surfaces perceptible to their eyes, nectar systems, and safe nesting spaces. This system can help increase a keystone species population with the help of architecture that innovates non-human and human life.
