VITAL: LIFE AND DEATH IN THE CITY

As cities like New York continue to grow, the need for the environmentally friendly funerary processes increases. DeathLAB is working on an alternative to cremation and earthen burial, and designing new public spaces of remembrance intertwined with everyday life.

VITAL: LIFE AND DEATH IN THE CITY

As cities like New York continue to grow, the need for the environmentally friendly funerary processes increases. DeathLAB is working on an alternative to cremation and earthen burial, and designing new public spaces of remembrance intertwined with everyday life.

CONSTELLATION PARK

Constellation Park is a suspended public memorial, harnessing science while respecting spirituality. The system transforms our biomass into an elegant constellation of light.

A NEW YORK GLOW

Short Documentary by Columbia University J-School Students Maria Chiu and Sneha Antony for MegaCities 2016 submission in the category: New York - Climate and Environment. 

FUNERARY PROCESSES

Funerary processes vary by religion and culture. This animated infographic conveys range and differences, including the impact of each tradition on the environment.

FROM MASS TO LIGHT

At DeathLAB we are employing innovative design and biotechnology as agents to revolutionize the urban funerary industry.

NYC INFRASTRUCTURE MAP

Animated Infrastructure Map showing Parks, Subway, Roads, Bridges, and Cemetery Grounds in New York City.