The Second Ecology: Ecosystems Above the City
Written for ArchiGram Melbourne (AGM), explores the idea of rooftops as a connected ecological system and argues that Melbourne has the capacity to sustain multispecies habitats. Drawing on interviews with local beekeepers and ecological theory, it shows how green roofs, pollinator corridors, and rooftop micro-ecosystems could transform cities into resilient environments for humans and non-humans alike. It proposes a future in which bees move laterally across the urban canopy, turning rooftops into a living second ecology.
AGM Volume 4 Launch Panel Discussion
March 6, 2026
I was honored to speak on a panel at the AGM Volume 4 Launch Party alongside Jarel Cheah, a recent MSD graduate, and Steve Mintern of OFFICE. The discussion explored urban biodiversity, rooftop ecologies, and the potential for architecture to create habitats within our cities, drawing on ideas from The Second Ecology.