
Dr Marie Davidová
MArch, MNAL, ARB, Ph.D., SF HEA
Lecturer in Architectural Design
- davidovam@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)74 9373 4284
- Room 3.22, Bute Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Overview
I gained my Ph.D. at the Faculty of Architecture at the Czech Technical University in Prague and a Master's degree at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design. I worked in studios Snøhetta and Expology in Oslo and taught at the Faculty of Architecture and Fine Arts at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. I have been a transdisciplinary studio course head at the Architectural Institute Prague and the Faculty of Art and Architecture at the Technical University of Liberec. All of this in cooperation with the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences at the University of Life Sciences in Prague.
I founded a Systemic Approach to Architectural Performance (SAAP) design field. This field discusses the question of cities’ adaptation to climate change and biodiversity loss. Current environmental ecology research shows that species that have adapted to agricultural land hundreds of years ago are recently adapting to life within the cities. Our agricultural land has become so toxic, due to pesticides, etc., that the built environment now offers them better living conditions. Our cities, therefore, need to adapt to such a co-living situation.
The research demonstrates this through full-scale eco-systemic prototypical urban interventions and their historical context studies. It considers not only the prototypes’ design and creation process but also their performance within the ‘real-life’ environment. This covers observations of their generative codesigning agency across the bio-technological eco-system and speculations of their futures. This is including human and non-human, living, and non-living communities. Further on, the work reaches a larger scale and layer through spreading its parametric DIY recipes and codes for prototypes’ locally adapted iterations for communities across the world.
SAAP is a fusion of process‐based fields formally initiated by the integration of Systems Oriented Design and Performance-Oriented Architecture. It develops methodology and generates theory through experimental practice. SAAP involves Time Based EcoSystemic TransDisciplinary CoDesign that is performed by both biotic and abiotic agents, including humans. It belongs to the broader field of Systemic Design, considering the overall eco-system. I have held guest lectures, presentations, and workshops in this field across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, where I am also widely published and exhibited.
Teaching and Supervision Responsibilities:
PhD and MPhil supervision (PGR)
MAAD Synergetic Landscapes unit lead and thesis supervision (PGT)
Biography
Publications
2020
- Davidova, M. 2020. Multicentred systemic design pedagogy through real-life empathy. FORMakademisk 13(5), pp. 1-26. (10.7577/formakademisk.3755)
- Davidova, M., Sweeting, B. and Sevaldson, B. 2020. Editorial: Relating systems thinking and design (VII): advancing design methodologies for social and environmental systems. FORMakademisk 13(4), pp. 1-3. (10.7577/formakademisk.4016)
- Davidova, M. 2020. Cocreative roles, agencies and relations in post-Anthropocene: the real life gigamaps and full-scale prototypes of SAAP. Strategic Design Research Journal 13(2), pp. 185-212. (10.4013/sdrj.2020.132.06)
- Davidova, M. 2020. COLreg: The collective regenerative region - gigamap. [Online Exhibition]. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India, 9-18 October 2020.
- Davidova, M.et al. 2020. Synergetic landscapes unit - gigamaps series. [Online Exhibition]. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India, 9-18 October 2020.
- Davidová, M. and Zavoleas, Y. 2020. Post-anthropocene: the design after the human centered design age. Presented at: CAADRIA 2020: Re:Anthropocene - Design in the Age of Humans, Bangkok, Thailand, 5-7 August 2020 Presented at Holzer, D. et al. eds.CAADRIA 2020: Re:Anthropocene - Design in the Age of Humans, Vol. 2. Bangkok: Association for Computer Aided Architectural Design in Asia pp. 203-212.
- Davidova, M. and McMeel, D. 2020. Codesigning with blockchain for synergetic landscapes: the cocreation of blockchain circular economy through systemic design. Presented at: CAADRIA 2020: Re:Anthropocene - Design in the Age of Humans, Bangkok, Thailand, 5-7 August 2020 Presented at Holzer, D. et al. eds.CAADRIA 2020: Re:Anthropocene - Design in the Age of Humans, Vol. 2. Bangkok: Association for Computer Aided Architectural Design in Asia pp. 333-342.
- Davidova, M. 2020. Synergy in the systemic approach to architectural performance: the integral multi- and cross-layered agencies in eco-systemic generative design processes of the post-anthropocene. FORMakademisk 13(2), pp. 1-30. (10.7577/formakademisk.3387)
- Davidova, M., Sweeting, B. and Sevaldson, B. 2020. Editorial: Relating systems thinking and design (VI): Within social and environmental systems. FORMakademisk 13(2), pp. 1-3. (10.7577/formakademisk.3691)
- Davidova, M. 2020. Moi et LeC: Dýchající stěny v architektonické performanci metabolismu měst / Moi et LeC: Breathing Walls in the Architectural Performance of a City’s Metabolism. Architektúra & Urbanismus LIV(3-4), pp. 261-268.
- Davidova, M. 2020. Synergetic landscapes unit: The MultiSpecies BioDigital Community CoDesign. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design 2020 (RSD9), Ahmedabad, India, 9-17 October, 2020 Presented at Jones, P. ed.Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD9) 2020 Symposium. Ahmedabad: Systemic Design Association
- Davidova, M. and Zímová, K. 2020. COLreg: The collective regenerative region. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design 2020 (RSD9), Ahmedabad, India, 9-17 October, 2020 Presented at Jones, P. ed.Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD9) 2020 Symposium. Ahmedabad: Systemic Design Association
- Wang, D. and Davidova, M. 2020. Generating urban connectivity systemic interventions: bio-corridors and their prototypes. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design 2020 (RSD9), Ahmedabad, India, 9-17 October, 2020 Presented at Jones, P. ed.Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD9) 2020 Symposium. Ahmedabad: Systemic Design Association
2019
- Davidova, M. 2019. Breathing walls, envelopes and screens of bio-climatic layers of built environment: Gigamap by Marie Davidová 2019. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design 8, Illinois Institute of Technology, 17-19 Oct 2019Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD8) 2019 Symposium. Systemic Design Association pp. -.
- Davidova, M. 2019. Intelligent informed landscapes: The eco-systemic prototypical interventions’ generative and iterative co-designing co-performances, agencies and processes. Presented at: 24th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, Wellington, New Zealand, 15-18 April 2019 Presented at Hank Haeusler, M., Schnabel, M. A. and Fukuda, T. eds.Intelligent & Informed, Proceedings of the 24th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA) 2019, Vol. 2. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington pp. 151-160.
- Davidova, M. 2019. Designing sustainability for all or co-designing sustainability with all?. Presented at: Designing Sustainability For All: The LeNS World Distributed Conference, Mexico City, Mexico; Ciritiba, Brazil; Cape Twon, South Africa; Bangalore, India; Beijing, China; Milan, Italy, 3-5 April 2019 Presented at Ambrosio, M. and Vezzoli, C. eds.Designing Sustainability for All, Vol. 2. LeNS world distributed conference proceedings Milan: Edizioni POLI.design pp. 558-563.
- Davidova, M., Zímová, K. and Horák Goryczka, K. 2019. COLridor II pro výstavu Herzan: Stavitelský rod z Třebíče // COLridor II for Exhibition Herzan: The builders' family from Třebíč. In: Goryczka, K. ed. Herzan: Stavitelský rod z Třebíče // Herzan: The builders' family from Třebíč. Czech National Heritage Institute, pp. 1-7.
- Davidova, M. 2019. Mapping and methodology: The discussion group 2 of RSD8 session summary. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design 8, Illinois Institute of Technology, 17-19 Oct 2019 Presented at Jones, P. ed.Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD8) 2019 Symposium of Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Chicago: pp. 1-2.
- Davidova, M.et al. 2019. COLridor II. [COLridor II for Exhibition Herzan: The builders' family from Třebíč]. Czech-Moravian Highlands Museum Trebic
- Davidova, M. 2019. Breathing walls, envelopes and screens for cross-species co-living adaptation of built environment: The bio-climatic layers in systemic approach to architectural performance. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD8) 2019 Symposium, Illinois Institute of Technology, October 13-15, 2019 Presented at Jones, P. ed.Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD8) 2019 Symposium. Chicago: pp. 1-24.
2018
- Davidova, M. and Zímová, K. 2018. COLridor: Co-design and co-living urban adaptation. FORMakademisk 11(4), pp. 1-30. (10.7577/formakademisk.2647)
- Davidova, M. and Rakova, D. 2018. Biodiversity and climate change adaptation through non-discrete architectural spaces and architectures A systemic approach to traditions for sustainable futures. FORMakademisk 11(4), pp. 1-32. (10.7577/formakademisk.2287)
- Davidova, M., Zimova, K. and Horak Goryczka, K. 2018. COLridor I: Edible landscape for autumn. [Experience the City Other Way Festival 2018 / Zazit Masto Jinak 2018]. Prague, Czech Republic, 17 September 2019.
- Davidova, M. 2018. Trans-co-design in systemic approach to architectural performance: The multi-layered media and agency in creative design and its processes. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD7) 2018 Symposium, Politecnico di Torino, 24-26 September 2018 Presented at Barbero, S. ed.Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD7) 2018 Symposium. Torino: Systemic Design Association pp. 1-21.
- Davidova, M., Michalek, O. and Horak Goryczka, K. 2018. TreeHugger as edible landscape. [Maker Faire Prague 2018]. Prauge, Czech Republic, 23-24 June 2018.
- Davidova, M. and Prokop, S. 2018. TreeHugger CY. [eCAADe RIS 2018 - Prototype]. Nicosia, Cypris, 24 – 25 May 2018.
- Davidova, M. and Prokop, S. 2018. Eco-Systemic co-design for DIY: Co-oCo-oNest. [86' Festival - Prototype]. Slavutych, Ukraine
- Davidova, M. and Prokop, S. 2018. TreeHugger: The eco-systemic prototypical urban intervention. Presented at: eCAADe RIS 6: Sustainable Computational Workflows Computational Design and Fabrication towards Sustainable Products and Processes, Nicosia, Cyprus, 24 - 25 May 2018.
- Davidova, M. 2018. Ground and Semi-Ground Inhabitation: Cappadacia Case Study Thematic GIGA-Map. [Proceedings of RSD6, Relating Systems Thinking and Design 6]. Oslo, Norway, 18-20 October 2017.
- Davidova, M. 2018. COLridor - Gigamap. [Proceedings of RSD6, Relating Systems Thinking and Design 6]. Oslo, Norway, 18-20 October 2017.
- Davidova, M. and Zimova, K. 2018. COLridor: Co‐design and co‐living for sustainable futures. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design 6: Environment, Economy, Democracy: Flourishing Together, Oslo, Norway, 18-20 October 2017Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD6) 2017 Symposium. Oslo: Systemic Design Research Network pp. 137-138.
- Davidova, M. 2018. Roles, agency and relations of giga-maps in systemic approach to architectural performance: the special prototypes of post-anthropocene. Presented at: Critical Practice in an Age of Complexity, Tucson, AZ, USA, 22-23 February 2018.
- Panek, K. and Davidova, M. 2018. Sysloop: an allopoietic environment agency. Presented at: Critical Practice in an Age of Complexity, Tucson, AZ, USA, 22 - 23 February 2018.
- Davidova, M., Panek, K. and Pankova, M. 2018. Spiralling slope as a real life co-design laboratory. Presented at: Critical Practice in an Age of Complexity, Tucson, AZ, USA, 22 - 23 February 2018.
2017
- Davidova, M. and Gasseloğlu, M. A. 2017. GIGA-mapping the architectural performance: Appreciation of new coming cultures. Presented at: Realting Systems Thinking and Design 6, Oslo, Norway, 18-20 October 2017 Presented at Sevaldson, B. ed.Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD6) 2017 Symposium. Exhibition Oslo: pp. 1-1.
- Davidova, M. 2017. Systemic approach to architectural performance: The media mix in the creative design process. FORMakademisk 10(1), pp. 1-25. (10.7577/formakademisk.1713)
- Davidova, M. 2017. Trans-co-design: Časově založená eko‐systemická performance. [Dear Architects - text for exhibition]. Gallery of Architecture Brno, 13-27 June 2017.
- Davidova, M. 2017. Co-habited, co-lived, co-designed and co-created eco-systemic responsiveness in systemic approach to architectural performance: A case study on interaction of performative solid wood envelope ray and algae. Presented at: kine[SIS]tem17: From Nature to Architectural Matter, Lisbon, Portugal, 19-20 June 2017 Presented at João de Oliveira, M. and Crespo Osório, F. eds.kine[SIS]tem17: From Nature to Architectural Matter. DINÂMIA’CET-IUL ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa pp. 36-45.
- Davidova, M. and Pankova, M. 2017. EnviroCity 2017. [EnviroCity 2017 Festival]. Prague, Nusle Stairs, 30 May -13 September 2017.
- Davidova, M. 2017. GIGA-mapping the Architectural Performance: Appreciation of New Coming Cultures. [RAID Conference Exhibition].
- Davidova, M. 2017. Wood as a primary medium to eco-systemic performance: A case study in systemic approach to architectural performance. PhD Thesis, Czech Technical University in Prague.
- Davidova, M. and Uygan, E. 2017. Living in bio-climatic layers: An investigation of Cappadocian caves in relation to today’s design and its futures. Presented at: IDCK - International Design Conference Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, 20-22 February 2017 Presented at Mahbub, F., Uddin, S. and Khan, M. A. eds.International Design Conference: DESIGN EVOLUTION [Education and Practice]. Karachi: Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture pp. 1-12.
- Davidova, M. 2017. Ray. [Timber Structures Show 2017]. Prague, Czech Republic, 2-5 February 2017.
- Davidova, M., Zatloukal, J. and Zimova, K. 2017. Responsive transformer: The bio-robotic adaptive architecture. Presented at: IDCK - International Design Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 20 - 22 February 2017 Presented at Mahbub, F., Uddin, S. and Khan, M. A. eds.International Design Conference: Design Evolution [Education and Practice]. Karachi: Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture pp. 1-8.
- Davidova, M. 2017. GIGA-mapping svalgangs and skuts: Relating environmental and social conditions of Norwegian traditional architectures’ non-discrete spaces, so called “svalgangs” and “Skuts”. [Proceedings of RSD6, Relating Systems Thinking and Design 6]. Oslo, Nowray, 18-20 October 2017.
2016
- Davidova, M. 2016. Socio-environmental relations of non-discrete spaces and architectures: systemic approach to performative wood – GIGA-maps for exhibition. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design 6: Environment, Economy, Democracy: Flourishing Together, Oslo, Norway, 18-20 October 2017. Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD6) 2017 Symposium Systemic Design Research Network
- Davidova, M. 2016. Wood as a primary medium to architectural performance: A case study in performance oriented architecture approached through systems oriented design. Liberec: Technical University of Liberec.
- Davidova, M. and Koci, V. 2016. Choosing the material for environment responsive screen ray: The LCA comparison. Presented at: Architecture In-Play 2016 International Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 11-12 July 2016 Presented at Guimaraes, N. et al. eds.Architecture In-Play 2016. Lisbon: ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon pp. 78-84.
- Davidova, M. 2016. GIGA-mapping the architectural performance: Gaining new identity by applying the former one. [Bademlik Design Festival Exhibition]. University of Eskisehir, Turkey, 5-8 May 2016.
- Davidova, M. and Sevaldson, B. 2016. 1:1. A transdisciplinary prototyping studio. Presented at: ASK.the.Conference 2016, Warsaw, Poland, 26-27 February 2016 Presented at Slyk, J. and Bazerra, L. eds.ASK.the.Conference 2016. Warszawa: Warszaw University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture pp. 302-308.
- Davidova, M. and Sevaldson, B. 2016. NGO, practice and university driven research by design on performative wood. Presented at: 2016 DCA European Conference: Inclusiveness in Design in Design, Istanbul, Turkey, 11-14 May 2016 Presented at Uddin, M. S. and Sahin, M. eds.2016 DCA European Conference: Inclusiveness in Design. Istanbul: Özyeğin University pp. 00564-00572.
- Davidova, M. 2016. Socio-environmental relations of non-discrete spaces and architectures: Systemic approach to performative wood. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design 5 (RSD5), Toronto, ON, Canada, 13-15 October 2016 Presented at Jones, P. ed.Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD5) 2016 Symposium. Toronto: Systemic Design Research Network pp. 1-18.
- Davidova, M. 2016. Ray 3: The performative envelope. Presented at: 2016 DCA European Conference: Inclusiveness in Design, Istanbul, Turkey, 11-14 May 2016 Presented at Uddin, M. and Sahin, M. eds.2016 DCA European Conference: Inclusiveness in Design. Istanbul: Özyeğin University pp. 519-525.
- Davidova, M. and Prokop, S. 2016. Advances in material performance of solid wood: Loop, the environmental summer pavilion II. Presented at: 2016 DCA European Conferencen: Iclusiveness in Design, Istanbul, Turkey, 11-14 May 2016 Presented at Uddin, M. and Sahin, M. eds.2016 DCA European Conferencen: Iclusiveness in Design. Istanbul: Özyeğin University pp. 00556-00562.
2015
- Davidova, M. 2015. The facade and roofing system that is ventilating in dry conditions and enclosing in humid weather / Fasádní a krytinový systém, větrající za sucha a uzavírající se za vlhkého počasí. 307893 [Patent].
- Davidova, M. and Zavada, P. 2015. SpiralTreeHouse. [Timber Structures Show 2015 - Exhibition and 2014 Year Book]. Prague, Czech Republic, 11-14 February2015.
2014
- Davidova, M. 2014. Environmental summer pavilion II. In: FUA 20 • FUA 02. Nedelka, M., Stibral, J. and Láska, P. Liberec: Technical University of Liberec, pp. 194-201.
- Davidova, M. 2014. Generating the design process with GIGA-map: The development of the loop pavilion. Presented at: Relating Systems Thinking and Design 2014 (RSD3), Oslo, Norway, 15-17 October 2014 Presented at Sevaldson, B. and Jones, P. eds.Relating Systems Thinking and Design 2014 Symposium Proceedings. Oslo: Oslo School of Architecture and Design pp. 1-11.
- Davidova, M. 2014. Wood’s material performance: Ray 2. Presented at: Wooden Architecture, Tradition, Heritage, Present, Future, Gdansk, Poland, October 2014 Presented at Cielatkowska, R. and Jankowska, D. eds.Wooden Architecture, Tradition, Heritage, Present, Future – Proceedings1. Gdansk: Wydział Architektury Politechniki Gdańskiej za zgodą Dziekana pp. 93-99.
- Davidova, M. 2014. Environmental material performance of solid wood: pareSITE: The Environmental Summer Pavilion. Presented at: Wooden Architecture, Tradition, Heritage, Present, Future, Gdansk, Poland, October 2014 Presented at Cielatkowska, R. and Jankowska, D. eds.Wooden Architecture, Tradition, Heritage, Present, Future – Proceedings1. Gdansk: Wydział Architektury Politechniki Gdańskiej za zgodą Dziekana pp. 87-92.
- Davidova, M. 2014. Ray 2: The material performance of solid wood based screen. Presented at: eCAADe 2014, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, 10-12 September 2014 Presented at Thompson, E. ed.Fusion - Proceedings of the 32nd eCAADe Conference, Vol. 2. Newcastle upon Tyne: Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Newcastle upon Tyne pp. 153-158.
- Davidova, M., Šichman, M. and Gsandtner, M. 2014. Material performance of solid wood: Paresite, The Environmental Summer Pavilion. Presented at: eCAADe 2014, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, 10-12 September 2014 Presented at Thompson, E. M. ed.Fusion - Proceedings of the 32nd eCAADe Conference, Vol. 2. Newcastle upon Tyne: Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Newcastle upon Tyne pp. 139-144.
- Davidova, M. and Pankova, M. 2014. EnviroCity 2014.
2013
- Davidova, M. and Florián, M. 2013. Wood as a primary medium to architectural performance. [Design Computation Exhibition]. Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Architecture
- Davidova, M. 2013. Ray 2: Stěna reagující na své prostředí / Ray 2: The environment responsive screen. Kosntrukce / Costruction
- Davidova, M., Šichman, M. and Gsandtner, M. 2013. paRESITE. [reSITE Festival]. Prague, Czech Republic, 19-23 June 2013.
- Davidova, M., Šichman, M. and Gsandtner, M. 2013. paRESITE, Mobius. [Timbers Structures 2014 Show / Timber Structures Year Book 2013].
2012
- Davidova, M. and Hanzlík, K. 2012. instantCITY. [urbanACT Festival]. Prague, June 2012.
2009
- Davidova, M. 2009. HOLOSLO: The penetrating of latent. [Artifacts for Exhibition]. Oslo School of Architecture and Design
- Davidova, M. 2009. Exploring environmental dimensions: On sustainability as an architectural problem; Why it is not enough to discuss space and time only. Presented at: Nordes 2009 - Engaging Artifacts, Oslo, Norway, 30 August - 1 September 2009 Presented at Sevaldson, B. ed.Nordes 2009 - Engaging Artifacts. Oslo: Oslo School of Architecture and Design pp. 1-7.
2007
- Davidova, M. 2007. HOLOSLO: The penetrating of latent. , Oslo School of Architecture and Design.
Teaching
Teaching and Supervision Responsibilities are Related to My Research Interesterests:
MAAD Synergetic Landscapes unit lead and thesis supervision (PGT)
Research Interests:
Systemic Approach to Architectural Performance
Cross-Species Co-Living, Co-Performance, Co-Design, Co-Creation, DIY
Post-Anthropocene, Anthropocene Mass-Extinction
Systemic Design, Systems Oriented Design, Circular Economy and to it Connected Block-Chain, Regenerative Design
Cities Metabolism, Edible and Habitable Landscapes and other Systemic Approaches to Governance, Communities, Architecture and Urban Design
Responsive Wood, Full-Scale Prototyping
Supervision
Supervised Areas:
Systemic Approach to Architectural Performance
Cross-Species Co-Living, Co-Performance, Co-Design, Co-Creation, DIY
Post-Anthropocene, Anthropocene Mass-Extinction
Systemic Design, Systems Oriented Design, Circular Economy and to it Connected Block-Chain, Regenerative Design
Cities Metabolism, Edible and Habitable Landscapes and other Systemic Approaches to Governance, Communities, Architecture and Urban Design
Full-Scale Prototyping, Responsive Wood