Ina Dajci
Ina Dajci is an architectural designer and artist. Currently, her primary focus is on addressing the challenges posed by climate change through architectural design. She places particular emphasis on humanitarian crises and environmental degradation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from The City College of New York, CUNY, with a minor in Art History. Her academic journey in architecture has sparked an interest in interdisciplinary research and a profound dedication to humanitarian endeavors. In her previous research, Ina has explored various areas. She has contributed to Postopia, a think-tank that tackles the issue of expansive territorial growth and seeks solutions to support sustainable and compact cities. This research investigates the impact of agricultural techniques on architectural techniques and vice versa. Additionally, she has participated in the interdisciplinary project “Breathe” at CCNY, which explores phytoremediation strategies for improving air quality in urban environments. Ina is the founder of Design for Good, a non-profit organization committed to assisting communities worldwide facing humanitarian crises and environmental, social, and cultural degradation. Through Design for Good, she has conducted independent research by visiting refugee camps in Albania and actively engaging with displaced individuals. Her project, “The Architecture of Displacement,” was exhibited at the Permanent Mission of Albania to the United Nations in New York. Ina aims to tackle significant challenges in the built environment by prioritizing social and environmental justice. She advocates for an architecture that enriches all aspects of all life. This extends beyond humans, encompassing the diverse range of species, ecosystems, and genes on Earth.
Project Summary
Ina founded Design for Good, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting communities worldwide facing humanitarian crises and environmental, social, and cultural degradation. She conducted independent research by visiting refugee camps in Albania, engaging with displaced individuals and the organizations providing them shelter, food, aid, and non-formal education programs. Ina’s work on “The Architecture of Displacement” was exhibited at the Permanent Mission of Albania to the United Nations in New York.
Research Area Keywords
architecture, displacement, biodiversity, food insecurity, health, data, water, air, energy, environmental justice, social justice