Mapping Thirasia

Field School in Sustainable Development | Thirasia, Greece

As one of 10 students selected for a two-month research initiative with the University of Cincinnati, I analyzed Thirasia’s environmental, economic, and cultural dynamics. This project examined the effects of tourism, globalization, and demographic shifts, culminating in a proposed ecotourism development strategy.

Key Skills & Contributions:

Sustainability & Urban Research – Investigated sustainable cultural preservation and low-impact development strategies.
Economic & Community Development – Proposed initiatives to diversify local economic activity and enhance social capital.
Architectural & Spatial Analysis – Created visual documentation, including sketches of Cycladic housing typologies and a mapped analysis of Manolas village.

The imagery presented showcases my visual contributions, emphasizing architectural studies and spatial mapping that shaped our final recommendations.

You can see the full report from that summer here: Thirasia Assets & Opportunities