Architect Alma Kober Sørensen presents Mothering Nature, a research-driven project exploring the intersection of architecture, maternal health, and biodiversity. The initiative, planned for Dhun, Rajasthan, India, will address malnutrition among pregnant women and children while promoting ecological balance. The project proposes a birth clinic designed as a multispecies habitat, integrating health and education facilities with spaces for local insects and animals.
By reimagining healthcare infrastructure, Mothering Nature creates an environment where humans and nature coexist, exchanging resources and learning from one another. A key aspect of the program is a student-led initiative that investigates sustainable, nutrition-focused solutions, such as decentralized protein production through cricket farming. During a five-week residency in Rajasthan, students tested a prototype for a vertical cricket habitat, exploring its viability in the region’s arid climate.
Sørensen’s work contributes to a broader conversation on ecological architecture, demonstrating how built environments can support both human well-being and biodiversity. The project challenges conventional healthcare models, proposing a holistic approach that considers social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
Courtesy of ALMA KOBER SØRENSEN
