Coarum: (Scots) a group, gathering;
Virtual Coarum is an online discussion to explore a better way of living post-COVID 19.

“By leaves we live. Some people have strange ideas that they live by money. They think energy is generated by the circulation of coins. Whereas the world is mainly a vast leaf colony, growing on and forming a leafy soil, not a mere mineral mass: and we live not by the jingling of our coins, but by the fullness of our harvests.” Patrick Geddes

The Edinburgh Architectural Association are asking members of the design community to contribute to a new vision for Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

While COVID 19 is an urgent threat to life, the threat posed by climate change is a more existential threat to life on earth. Pre COVID it seemed impossible for us to change the way we lived to alleviate climate change, during COVID we have demonstrated our ability to adapt. As lockdown regulations begin to ease, there is an opportunity to define a better pattern of life.

We welcome all contributions to our ‘virtual coarum’, a collective patchwork of bold and ambitious ideas for the future. The lockdown has brought opportunities for reflection, what positive changes could we make to better our lives?

How can life change in Edinburgh and the surrounding regions post COVID?
How can we meet our carbon neutral and carbon zero targets?
How can we travel and what our streets will look like in the future?
How can we socialise?
How can our homes change?

VIRTUAL COARUM FORMAT

Consider one or more such themes, visualise your idea through a single image and short accompanying text (max 200 words).

The ‘virtual coarum’ of images and ideas will be collected and shared on EAA social media to prompt debate and discussion about what a re-imagined chapter area could look like.

EVENT DATES

4th June - 2nd July 2020

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

Credits: Graphics by Dan Anderson, EAA Vice President & Council Member.