PorosCity proposes a symbiotic relationship between humans and pollinators by providing spaces for each within a single architectural system. The project speculates how the suburbs of Fremont, CA. The architecture uses earthen materials at various scales—from the monolithic structural rammed earth
walls to a lighter system of modular terracotta screens, or celosias—to provide a more ecologically beneficial alternative to concrete. The South and Western walls have more thickness in order to provide more insulation from the sun while at the same time having more thermal Capacity. The project uses the concept of porosity at multiple scales to create separate spaces for 3 different species: humans, bats, and hummingbirds. Hummingbirds are diurnal animals, Bats are nocturnal and humans can be classified as both. This part sort of bleeds into the other two, while humans would be the ones caring for the pollinator spaces where these animals live, their intrusion would be minimal and only for maintenance
purposes.  The program is laid out in different ideas of porosity depending on the use the spaces are intended for, I.E. The lower level is intended for interacting and reunion space, and the middle becomes more intimate as it is intended for cooking and eating meals while also being in a relaxed state. The program is laid out in different ideas of porosity depending on the use the spaces are intended for, I.E. the lower level is intended for interacting and reunion space, and the middle becomes more intimate as it is intended for cooking and eating meals while also being in a relaxed state. The Final level is the most intimate level where sleeping takes place and it is extended to the rooftop, where its intention is to take in the view and have a detached moment from the rest of life. And in so, adding a sense of porosity to the verticality of the project.