Previous Requirements:
B.A, M.A, PhD or equivalent course at any Aurora university
Learning Outcomes:
The aim of the hackathon is to offer participants a design-based learning experience that addresses some of the most pressing challenges of our time—climate change, the exploitation of labour and territories by global agribusiness, and growing socio-economic inequalities.
Content:
Anthropogenic climate change, species extinction, and other environmental factors associated with the
Anthropocene are poised to radically transform the conditions under which food is produced,
distributed, and consumed in the coming decades. At the same time, we are witnessing the rise of new business models in the food economy that are increasingly attentive to environmental and social concerns. While it is true that digital technologies — ranging from drones and precision agriculture to e-commerce platforms and delivery applications — are significantly reshaping food production and distribution, a parallel movement is also underway: a renewed interest in traditional foods and artisanal production methods, valued for their distinct tastes, aesthetics and cultural values. Participants will be invited to critically rethink the food economy of Naples in light of these recent developments. Working in interdisciplinary groups, they will be tasked with developing systemic project proposals that promote ecological resilience and social equity, while also ensuring economic and organizational feasibility.
Assessment:
Evaluation of teamwork oral presentation
Teaching methods:
Lectures, fieldtrips, workshops
Course materials:
Readings and presentations
Venue:
Palazzo Gravina, Department of Architecture
