Artecology Research & Development
@artecology-iw.bsky.social
We're passionate about creating spaces where nature and humans thrive together. Through Nature Inclusive Design, we're shaping better places one project at a time. Join us as we explore the intersection of art, ecology, and community.
Artecology CoralPod seen under natural light.
Handcrafted reef habitat by the Artecology Studio.
Made using organic intelligence…..i.e with our hands…followed by four years of fish, invertebrate, and coral ecological succession.
Photo by The Coral Centre
#coral #reef #art #science #marinebiology
Handcrafted reef habitat by the Artecology Studio.
Made using organic intelligence…..i.e with our hands…followed by four years of fish, invertebrate, and coral ecological succession.
Photo by The Coral Centre
#coral #reef #art #science #marinebiology
January 12, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Artecology CoralPod seen under natural light.
Handcrafted reef habitat by the Artecology Studio.
Made using organic intelligence…..i.e with our hands…followed by four years of fish, invertebrate, and coral ecological succession.
Photo by The Coral Centre
#coral #reef #art #science #marinebiology
Handcrafted reef habitat by the Artecology Studio.
Made using organic intelligence…..i.e with our hands…followed by four years of fish, invertebrate, and coral ecological succession.
Photo by The Coral Centre
#coral #reef #art #science #marinebiology
A trading card worth millions tells you all you need to know about the mad system we live in. A piece of printed cardboard featuring a fictitious creature considered way more valuable than an actual living animal.
#collapse #pokemon #businessasusual #artificialscarcity
#collapse #pokemon #businessasusual #artificialscarcity
January 2, 2026 at 10:34 AM
A trading card worth millions tells you all you need to know about the mad system we live in. A piece of printed cardboard featuring a fictitious creature considered way more valuable than an actual living animal.
#collapse #pokemon #businessasusual #artificialscarcity
#collapse #pokemon #businessasusual #artificialscarcity
December 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
As easy as 1 2 3!
A favourite project from 2025.
Whitehall Landing on the Esk Estuary. A smooth concrete surface offering nothing much for marine life. Sitting at the heart of a new waterfront community it became a chance to rethink what coastal infrastructure can do.
A favourite project from 2025.
Whitehall Landing on the Esk Estuary. A smooth concrete surface offering nothing much for marine life. Sitting at the heart of a new waterfront community it became a chance to rethink what coastal infrastructure can do.
December 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
As easy as 1 2 3!
A favourite project from 2025.
Whitehall Landing on the Esk Estuary. A smooth concrete surface offering nothing much for marine life. Sitting at the heart of a new waterfront community it became a chance to rethink what coastal infrastructure can do.
A favourite project from 2025.
Whitehall Landing on the Esk Estuary. A smooth concrete surface offering nothing much for marine life. Sitting at the heart of a new waterfront community it became a chance to rethink what coastal infrastructure can do.
From installation to ecosystem.
Artecology G Type and S Type Vertipools showing ecological succession over time.
Deployed by HM Government of Gibraltar in 2020, our first Nature Inclusive Designs in the Mediterranean Sea.
Artecology G Type and S Type Vertipools showing ecological succession over time.
Deployed by HM Government of Gibraltar in 2020, our first Nature Inclusive Designs in the Mediterranean Sea.
December 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
From installation to ecosystem.
Artecology G Type and S Type Vertipools showing ecological succession over time.
Deployed by HM Government of Gibraltar in 2020, our first Nature Inclusive Designs in the Mediterranean Sea.
Artecology G Type and S Type Vertipools showing ecological succession over time.
Deployed by HM Government of Gibraltar in 2020, our first Nature Inclusive Designs in the Mediterranean Sea.
We’re super happy to be included in this fantastic publication…..
Showcasing a remarkable range of work from scholars and practitioners committed to designing for planet, we are excited to share the published papers from the #WorldDesignCongressLondon2025.
Read the full publication at bit.ly/wdo-globalresearchinaction
#designresearch @designcouncil.bsky.social
Read the full publication at bit.ly/wdo-globalresearchinaction
#designresearch @designcouncil.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We’re super happy to be included in this fantastic publication…..
Five ecoengineering wildlife occupancy types. They follow a simple gradient, from short visits through to permanent residence. The aim is to make sure our crafted interventions offer the right resources for every need and lifecycle stage across the five occupancy types we’ve identified.
December 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Five ecoengineering wildlife occupancy types. They follow a simple gradient, from short visits through to permanent residence. The aim is to make sure our crafted interventions offer the right resources for every need and lifecycle stage across the five occupancy types we’ve identified.
Reposted by Artecology Research & Development
November 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Reposted by Artecology Research & Development
I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
Think of an idea. Design that idea. Make the idea a reality.
#iwbiosphere #ecoengineering #seashore #natureinclusivedesign #innovation #isleofwight
#iwbiosphere #ecoengineering #seashore #natureinclusivedesign #innovation #isleofwight
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Think of an idea. Design that idea. Make the idea a reality.
#iwbiosphere #ecoengineering #seashore #natureinclusivedesign #innovation #isleofwight
#iwbiosphere #ecoengineering #seashore #natureinclusivedesign #innovation #isleofwight
Reposted by Artecology Research & Development
Karen Boswarva & Seasearch Orkney surveyed #ShooglyHolm after 1 month underwater. See how the wee octopus has changed and the marine life in artist Jenny Pope's mooring. 📷: J Kakkonen & Elaina, Seasearch Orkney. ℹ️: tinyurl.com/3kzbrpjp (@artecology-iw.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social)
October 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Karen Boswarva & Seasearch Orkney surveyed #ShooglyHolm after 1 month underwater. See how the wee octopus has changed and the marine life in artist Jenny Pope's mooring. 📷: J Kakkonen & Elaina, Seasearch Orkney. ℹ️: tinyurl.com/3kzbrpjp (@artecology-iw.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social)
Nige explores a perspective that runs against the grain of today’s technology-first narrative.
www.artecology.space/blog/2025/9/...
www.artecology.space/blog/2025/9/...
Vertipools: Evidence in Action — Artecology
In this video, Artecology co-founder Nige shares independent evidence showing just how effective Vertipools are in supporting coastal wildlife. Two comparative studies highlight the impact: A surv...
www.artecology.space
October 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Nige explores a perspective that runs against the grain of today’s technology-first narrative.
www.artecology.space/blog/2025/9/...
www.artecology.space/blog/2025/9/...
Great to be invited by the brilliant Solent Forum to speak about our work at their event earlier this week.
Photos by Claire Hector and Daneen Cowling from Artecology’s not-for-profit mothership The Common Space CLG
Photos by Claire Hector and Daneen Cowling from Artecology’s not-for-profit mothership The Common Space CLG
October 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Great to be invited by the brilliant Solent Forum to speak about our work at their event earlier this week.
Photos by Claire Hector and Daneen Cowling from Artecology’s not-for-profit mothership The Common Space CLG
Photos by Claire Hector and Daneen Cowling from Artecology’s not-for-profit mothership The Common Space CLG
Sometimes land, sometimes sea….always fascinating. Today the predators are hunting at Science Beach!
September 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sometimes land, sometimes sea….always fascinating. Today the predators are hunting at Science Beach!
@flygirlnhm.bsky.social
Life finds a way at Science Beach artificial rockpool.
Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Life finds a way at Science Beach artificial rockpool.
Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
September 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
@flygirlnhm.bsky.social
Life finds a way at Science Beach artificial rockpool.
Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Life finds a way at Science Beach artificial rockpool.
Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Reposted by Artecology Research & Development
Snorkelling to the #ShooglyHolm underwater sea-life hotel! 🤿
ℹ️: tinyurl.com/3kzbrpjp
📷 by Karen Boswarva & Katy Firth
(@creativescots.bsky.social, @jpopstudios.bsky.social & @artecology-iw.bsky.social )
ℹ️: tinyurl.com/3kzbrpjp
📷 by Karen Boswarva & Katy Firth
(@creativescots.bsky.social, @jpopstudios.bsky.social & @artecology-iw.bsky.social )
September 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Snorkelling to the #ShooglyHolm underwater sea-life hotel! 🤿
ℹ️: tinyurl.com/3kzbrpjp
📷 by Karen Boswarva & Katy Firth
(@creativescots.bsky.social, @jpopstudios.bsky.social & @artecology-iw.bsky.social )
ℹ️: tinyurl.com/3kzbrpjp
📷 by Karen Boswarva & Katy Firth
(@creativescots.bsky.social, @jpopstudios.bsky.social & @artecology-iw.bsky.social )
Reposted by Artecology Research & Development
Today @jpopstudios.bsky.social is working on the #ShooglyHolm mooring, inc. attaching community-made ceramics. Pop by to say hello before 3pm!
Project partners: oisf.org, blidetrust.org.uk, aquatera.co.uk, emec.org.uk, @creativescots.bsky.social, @artecology-iw.bsky.social, kerrianneflett.com
Project partners: oisf.org, blidetrust.org.uk, aquatera.co.uk, emec.org.uk, @creativescots.bsky.social, @artecology-iw.bsky.social, kerrianneflett.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Today @jpopstudios.bsky.social is working on the #ShooglyHolm mooring, inc. attaching community-made ceramics. Pop by to say hello before 3pm!
Project partners: oisf.org, blidetrust.org.uk, aquatera.co.uk, emec.org.uk, @creativescots.bsky.social, @artecology-iw.bsky.social, kerrianneflett.com
Project partners: oisf.org, blidetrust.org.uk, aquatera.co.uk, emec.org.uk, @creativescots.bsky.social, @artecology-iw.bsky.social, kerrianneflett.com
Reposted by Artecology Research & Development
The #ShooglyHolm mooring is ready, and Poppy the dog is very excited! Join us tomorrow, Sat 20 Sep at 9-10am to toast its launch with a wee dram, some Orcadian poetry and a few words by artist @jpopstudios.bsky.social.
(@artecology-iw.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social)
(@artecology-iw.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social)
September 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The #ShooglyHolm mooring is ready, and Poppy the dog is very excited! Join us tomorrow, Sat 20 Sep at 9-10am to toast its launch with a wee dram, some Orcadian poetry and a few words by artist @jpopstudios.bsky.social.
(@artecology-iw.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social)
(@artecology-iw.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social)
Reposted by Artecology Research & Development
Join us this Fri 10am-3pm at the Museum, to see @jpopstudios.bsky.social completing the #ShooglyHolm mooring construction, inc. attaching community-made ceramics.
Project partners: oisf.org, blidetrust.org.uk, aquatera.co.uk, emec.org.uk, @creativescots.bsky.social & @artecology-iw.bsky.social.
Project partners: oisf.org, blidetrust.org.uk, aquatera.co.uk, emec.org.uk, @creativescots.bsky.social & @artecology-iw.bsky.social.
September 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Join us this Fri 10am-3pm at the Museum, to see @jpopstudios.bsky.social completing the #ShooglyHolm mooring construction, inc. attaching community-made ceramics.
Project partners: oisf.org, blidetrust.org.uk, aquatera.co.uk, emec.org.uk, @creativescots.bsky.social & @artecology-iw.bsky.social.
Project partners: oisf.org, blidetrust.org.uk, aquatera.co.uk, emec.org.uk, @creativescots.bsky.social & @artecology-iw.bsky.social.
Windy on Science Beach field study area today!!
September 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Windy on Science Beach field study area today!!
First field test of an Artecology CoCreate Vertipool (artificial rock pool) made entirely with community engagement CoCreate methods. No special moulds, and widely available materials in this case Vicat Natural Cement based concrete and clay.
Now we wait for the first tide to claim it as its own!!
Now we wait for the first tide to claim it as its own!!
September 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
First field test of an Artecology CoCreate Vertipool (artificial rock pool) made entirely with community engagement CoCreate methods. No special moulds, and widely available materials in this case Vicat Natural Cement based concrete and clay.
Now we wait for the first tide to claim it as its own!!
Now we wait for the first tide to claim it as its own!!