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Heritage Architecture Studies
Studies, repairs and maintenance of heritage architecture are becoming increasingly important in modern society. The rapid growth recently experienced in many regions of the world has added a particular urgency to the need to preserve our built cultural heritage.This requires the collaboration of different parties including not only architects, engineers and scientists but also artists, socio-economic professionals and all other stakeholders to ensure the effective integration of the rehabilitated buildings within the community. Comprising specially selected papers, this book addresses a series of topics related to the historical aspects and reuse of heritage architecture, as well as technical issues on the structural integrity of different types of buildings.Restoration processes require the appropriate characterisation of materials, the modes of construction and the structural behaviour of the building.Modern computer simulation can provide accurate results demonstrating the stress state of the building and possible failure mechanisms affecting its stability.Equally important are studies related to their dynamic and earthquake behaviour, aiming to provide an assessment of the seismic vulnerability of heritage buildings. Of particular interest is the need for Heritage Building rehabilitation to conform to energy consumption reduction goals framed within climate change initiatives.It is necessary to encourage actions to improve energy efficiency, harmonised with both appropriate amounts of investment and transnational commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Public Humanities in Architecture : Reflections on Heritage, Culture, and History
Anyone concerned with the history, tradition, and culture of our built environment will sooner or later come across the term ‘Public Humanities’.At the interface between an academic discipline and the media-oriented culture industry, Public Humanities is established as a field of inquiry in the US and is increasingly becoming so in Europe too. Whether this field of research remains a product of Western culture will only become apparent in the coming years.However, linking architectural debate with the humanities is an important concern of the papers collected here. These essays on architectural theory provide academic food for thought while encouraging reflection on the discipline of architecture and stimulating urban design in the twenty-first century.The lectures collected here are from a class on Public Humanities at Brown University.
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The Architecture of Urbanity : Designing for Nature, Culture, and Joy
From one of today’s most inspired architects and urban advocates, a manifesto for architecture as a force for addressing our biggest social challengesThe world is facing unprecedented challenges, from climate change and population growth, to political division and technological dislocation, to declining mental health and fraying cultural fabric.With most of the planet’s population now living in urban environments, cities are the spaces where we have the greatest potential to confront and address these problems.In this visionary book, Vishaan Chakrabarti argues for an “architecture of urbanity,” showing how the design of our communities can create a more equitable, sustainable, and joyous future for us all. Taking readers from the great cities of antiquity to the worldwide exurban sprawl of our postindustrial age, Chakrabarti examines architecture’s relationship to history’s greatest social, technological, and environmental dilemmas.He then presents a rich selection of work by a global array of practicing architects, demonstrating how innovative design can dramatically improve life in big cities and small settlements around the world, from campuses and refugee camps to mega-cities like São Paulo, Lima, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and Tokyo. Lavishly illustrated with a wealth of original graphics, data visualizations, photographs, and drawings, The Architecture of Urbanity eloquently explains why cities are the last, best hope for humanity, and why designers must, alongside political, business, community, and cultural leaders, steward the healing of our planet.
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Which is more beautiful: modern architecture or traditional architecture?
Beauty is subjective and can be found in both modern and traditional architecture. Modern architecture often features sleek lines, innovative materials, and cutting-edge design, while traditional architecture often showcases intricate details, historical significance, and cultural heritage. Both styles have their own unique charm and appeal, and the beauty of each ultimately depends on individual preferences and the context in which they are presented. Ultimately, the beauty of architecture lies in its ability to evoke emotion, inspire creativity, and enhance the built environment.
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Architecture or police?
Both architecture and police play important roles in society, but they serve different functions. Architecture involves designing and constructing buildings and spaces that shape our environment and impact our daily lives. On the other hand, police are responsible for maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and upholding justice. Both are essential components of a functioning society, with architecture providing the physical infrastructure and police providing the social infrastructure.
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What is architecture?
Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures. It involves creating spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and in harmony with their surroundings. Architects use a combination of creativity, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills to design structures that meet the needs of their users while also considering factors such as sustainability, cultural context, and social impact. Architecture plays a crucial role in shaping the built environment and influencing the way people interact with and experience the spaces around them.
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Is architecture difficult?
Architecture can be considered difficult due to the complex nature of the profession. It requires a combination of creativity, technical skills, and knowledge of building codes and regulations. Additionally, architects must consider various factors such as functionality, aesthetics, sustainability, and client needs when designing a building. The process of designing and constructing a building involves multiple stages and coordination with various professionals, making it a challenging field to work in.
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Architecture and Spatial Culture
Built space supports our daily habits and our membership of communities, organizations, institutions, or social formations.Architecture and Spatial Culture argues that architecture matters because it makes the settings of our life intelligible, so that we can sustain or creatively transform them. As technological and social innovations allow us to overcome spatial constraints to communication, cooperation, and exchange, so the architecture of embodied experience reflects independent cultural choices and human values.The analysis of a wealth of examples, from urban environments to workplaces and museums, shows that built space functions pedagogically, inducing us to specific ways of seeing, understanding, and feeling, and supporting distinct patterns of cooperation and life in common. Architecture and Spatial Culture is about the principles that underpin the design and inhabitation of space.It also serves as an introduction to Space Syntax, a descriptive theory used to model the human functions of layouts.Thus, it addresses architects, students of architecture and all those working in disciplines that engage the design of the built environment and its social effects.
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Formulations : Architecture, Mathematics, Culture
An investigation of mathematics as it was drawn, encoded, imagined, and interpreted by architects on the eve of digitization in the mid-twentieth century. In Formulations, Andrew Witt examines the visual, methodological, and cultural intersections between architecture and mathematics.The linkages Witt explores involve not the mystic transcendence of numbers invoked throughout architectural history, but rather architecture’s encounters with a range of calculational systems—techniques that architects inventively retooled for design.Witt offers a catalog of mid-twentieth-century practices of mathematical drawing and calculation in design that preceded and anticipated digitization as well as an account of the formal compendia that became a cultural currency shared between modern mathematicians and modern architects. Witt presents a series of extensively illustrated “biographies of method”—episodes that chart the myriad ways in which mathematics, particularly the mathematical notion of modeling and drawing, was spliced into the creative practice of design.These include early drawing machines that mechanized curvature; the incorporation of geometric maquettes—“theorems made flesh”—into the toolbox of design; the virtualization of buildings and landscapes through surveyed triangulation and photogrammetry; formal and functional topology; stereoscopic drawing; the economic implications of cubic matrices; and a strange synthesis of the technological, mineral, and biological: crystallographic design. Trained in both architecture and mathematics, Witt uses mathematics as a lens through which to understand the relationship between architecture and a much broader set of sciences and visual techniques.Through an intercultural exchange with other disciplines, he argues, architecture adapted not only the shapes and surfaces of mathematics but also its values and epistemic ideals.
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Revaluing Modern Architecture : Changing conservation culture
Theconservation of our Modern architectural heritage is a subject of vehementdebate.When do buildings become old or significant enough to warrant specialheritage status and protection?Should Modern listed buildings be treateddifferently from those of earlier periods? And what does all this mean forbuilding users and owners, who might be better served if their buildings were lessauthentic, but more comfortable and usable?Presenting aclear line of sight through these complex questions, this book explores theconservation, regeneration and adaptive re-use of Modern architecture.Itprovides a general grounding in the field, its recent history and currentdevelopment, including chapters on authenticity, charters,listing and protection.Case studies drawing on the author’s extensivepractical experience offer valuable lessons learnt in the conservation of Modern heritage buildings.Looking beyond the specialist field of‘elite’ heritage, Revaluing Modern Architecture also considers the changing culture of conservationfor ‘sub-iconic’ buildings in relation to de-carbonisation and theclimate emergency.It suggests how revaluing the vast legacy of modern architecture canhelp to promote a moresustainable future. Features leading conservation projects,such as the celebrated Penguin Pool atLondon Zoo, Finsbury Health Centre by Lubetkin & Tecton and Wells Coates’Isokon (Lawn Road) Flats, as well aspreviously unpublished projects. Analyseskey Modern conservation controversies of recent yearsIllustrated with over 160photos and drawings. An essential primer forarchitectural students and practitioners, academics, those employed inconservation and planning, property owners, developers, surveyors and buildingmanagers.
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Architecture of Place : Culture, Community & Continuity
In Architecture of Place, John Melvin, one of our most experienced architects and town planners, considers aspects of place-making and many of those ideas that have formed our approach to housing and the city.The architect and historian, Timothy Brittain-Catlin, claims that Melvin’s own work draws inspiration from the buildings he admires, but also from the intellectual world around him.The essays on Ludwig Wittgenstein look at this great 20th century thinker, and find in his philosophy an important guide for our times.The penultimate chapter is on the emerging New Town of Tornagrain.Melvin praises the vision, faith and enterprise that is making possible this investment in the future of Building Beautiful and the creation of social well-being.
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Does anyone know about the Islamic Golden Age in architecture and culture?
Yes, the Islamic Golden Age was a period of great cultural and architectural achievements in the Islamic world, spanning from the 8th to the 14th century. During this time, Islamic scholars made significant advancements in fields such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. In terms of architecture, the Islamic world produced stunning examples of mosques, palaces, and other structures, characterized by intricate geometric patterns, domes, and arches. This period also saw the development of beautiful decorative arts such as calligraphy, ceramics, and textiles. Overall, the Islamic Golden Age left a lasting legacy in both architecture and culture.
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Can I study architecture with a bachelor's degree in architecture?
Yes, it is possible to study architecture with a bachelor's degree in architecture. Many universities offer advanced degree programs in architecture, such as a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) or a Doctor of Architecture (D.Arch), which can be pursued after completing a bachelor's degree in the field. These advanced degree programs provide further specialization and advanced training in architecture, allowing students to deepen their knowledge and skills in the field. Additionally, some universities may also offer post-professional or research-focused architecture programs for those with a bachelor's degree in architecture.
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Why does old German architecture look better than modern architecture?
Old German architecture is often considered more aesthetically pleasing than modern architecture due to its intricate details, craftsmanship, and historical significance. The use of traditional materials such as timber, stone, and intricate carvings give old German buildings a sense of timelessness and charm. Additionally, the preservation of these historic buildings allows us to appreciate the architectural styles and techniques of the past, which may be lacking in modern designs that prioritize functionality and efficiency over ornate details.
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What is the difference between biomorphic architecture and sculptural architecture?
Biomorphic architecture is characterized by organic, flowing forms that are inspired by natural shapes and patterns, often resembling plants, animals, or other natural elements. This type of architecture often incorporates curves, asymmetry, and fluid lines to create a sense of movement and dynamism. On the other hand, sculptural architecture focuses on creating bold, expressive forms that are often abstract and geometric in nature. This type of architecture often emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow to create dramatic visual effects, and it may incorporate sharp angles, clean lines, and strong volumes. While both biomorphic and sculptural architecture prioritize innovative and unconventional forms, biomorphic architecture draws inspiration from nature, while sculptural architecture focuses on creating striking, artistic shapes.
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