This document discusses the topic of ecology. It defines ecology as the scientific study of the distribution, abundance, and dynamics of organisms, and their interactions with each other and their physical environment. It also notes that environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that examines the connections between the Earth's life support systems and human activities. Finally, it mentions that the document will address the relationship between ecology, sustainability, and design.

1. Ecology
ARC 117
Ecology
ARC 117
Ar. Dr. Masud Ur Rashid
Associate Professor, Dept. of Architecture, SEU.
Email: masudurrashid@yahoo.com
Ar. Dr. Masud Ur Rashid
Associate Professor, Dept. of Architecture, SEU.
Email: masudurrashid@yahoo.com
Topic 1
Topic 1
What is ecology?
What is ecology?
 The scientific study of the distribution, abundance and dynamics of organisms,
their interactions with other organisms and with their physical environment.
 Ecology is the scientific study of interactions of organisms with one another and with the
physical and chemical environment.
 The scientific study of the distribution, abundance and dynamics of organisms,
their interactions with other organisms and with their physical environment.
 Ecology is the scientific study of interactions of organisms with one another and with the
physical and chemical environment.
Environmental science is an
Interdisciplinary study of Connections
between the earth’s life support
system and human activities.
Environmental science is an
Interdisciplinary study of Connections
between the earth’s life support
system and human activities.
Environmental
science
Environmental
science

2. Natural Capital
Natural Capital Nutrient cycling
Nutrient cycling

3. The relationship betweenecology, sustainabilityand design
The relationship betweenecology, sustainabilityand design
Human Sustainability Diagram
Human Sustainability Diagram