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Recognizing the dire threats of climate collapse and mass extinction, the global initiative Bauhaus Earth convened a team of scientists, architects, spatial planners, and policymakers from around the world to author a manifesto. ''Toward Re-Entanglement: A Charter for the City and the Earth'' is a call for radical transformation. It challenges all those with a role in the(...)
Toward re-entanglement: A charter for the city and the earth
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Recognizing the dire threats of climate collapse and mass extinction, the global initiative Bauhaus Earth convened a team of scientists, architects, spatial planners, and policymakers from around the world to author a manifesto. ''Toward Re-Entanglement: A Charter for the City and the Earth'' is a call for radical transformation. It challenges all those with a role in the conception, production, operation, and governance of the building sector to address the systemic ecological, climatic, and social impacts incurred by its activities. Twelve principles of "re-entanglement" guide the redesign of the entire life cycle of the urban realm: the reforming and rematerializing of the physical artifacts that comprise it, the reconfiguring of the socioeconomic structures that underpin it, and the reengaging of the bioregions that might sustainably supply it. In this way, the unprecedented convergence of the environmental and social crises we are causing offers powerful opportunities for systemic change.
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If you were asked to close your eyes and envision where you are happiest, would you picture somewhere inside a building? North Americans are inside buildings for more than 90% of the day. Meanwhile, the indoors are stifling us, sometimes even killing us. Buildings, and the materials that make them up, expose us to materials linked to negative health impacts. The(...)
People, planet, design: A practical guide to realizing architecture's potential
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If you were asked to close your eyes and envision where you are happiest, would you picture somewhere inside a building? North Americans are inside buildings for more than 90% of the day. Meanwhile, the indoors are stifling us, sometimes even killing us. Buildings, and the materials that make them up, expose us to materials linked to negative health impacts. The construction and operation of buildings is responsible for 40% of climate-changing carbon emissions. In the US, the design choices made by the typical architecture firm employee each year can reduce emissions by about 300 times that of an average American. But the promise of sustainable architecture will not be realized if sustainability remains a secondary consideration for architects. What if great design were defined by its ability to cool the planet, heal communities, enhance ecological functioning, and advance justice? In "People, planet, design," architect Corey Squire builds the case, provides the data, and lays out the practical tools for a transformative human-centered architecture. This approach integrates beauty and delight with an awareness of how every design choice impacts the community, the planet, and the people who will use the building. Outcome-focused with a deep dive into practical design strategies, the book showcases ten building systems that embody design excellence.
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L'attitude low-tech, anglicisme usité pour « basse technologie », prône une utilisation mesurée des éléments technologiques, pour réduire autant que possible les impacts environnementaux et répondre aux enjeux du développement de manière plus durable et équitable. Il s'agit d'une approche visant à questionner et évaluer les besoins humains réels et développer ainsi des(...)
Architectures low-tech : Sobriété et résilience
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L'attitude low-tech, anglicisme usité pour « basse technologie », prône une utilisation mesurée des éléments technologiques, pour réduire autant que possible les impacts environnementaux et répondre aux enjeux du développement de manière plus durable et équitable. Il s'agit d'une approche visant à questionner et évaluer les besoins humains réels et développer ainsi des pratiques simples, conviviales, résilientes et inclusives. Les auteurs présentent cette démarche comme une réponse à l'utilisation excessive d'énergie et de matériaux tant pour la construction de bâtiments neufs que pour la rénovation. La low-tech ne consiste pas en une doctrine ni en un catalogue de solutions toutes faites, mais bien en une préoccupation permanente de durabilité qui s'applique à une démarche plutôt qu'à un résultat. Sont réunies ici des expériences de terrain sous l'égide de l'Ademe, qui témoignent des différentes stratégies d'économie et de rationalité dans les phases de production d'objets, d'espaces, de services, depuis la grande dimension urbaine jusqu'à l'espace privatif.
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TerraFibra Architectures
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Face au défi climatique et à la nécessaire adaptation des systèmes constructifs, l’utilisation de matériaux biosourcés et géosourcés offre des solutions techniques vertueuses. Certaines sont éprouvées depuis des siècles, d’autres s’inventent aujourd’hui. Ce livre témoigne du potentiel de ces modes constructifs en analysant les 40 bâtiments finalistes du TERRAFIBRA Award,(...)
TerraFibra Architectures
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Face au défi climatique et à la nécessaire adaptation des systèmes constructifs, l’utilisation de matériaux biosourcés et géosourcés offre des solutions techniques vertueuses. Certaines sont éprouvées depuis des siècles, d’autres s’inventent aujourd’hui. Ce livre témoigne du potentiel de ces modes constructifs en analysant les 40 bâtiments finalistes du TERRAFIBRA Award, premier prix mondial des architectures contemporaines en terre crue et fibres végétales. Classés en fonction des techniques (pisé, terre coulée, bauge, adobe, bloc de terre comprimée, torchis et enduit) ou des matériaux utilisés (chanvre, paille, roseau, bambou), les projets témoignent de l’engagement d’équipes pionnières réunissant architectes, ingénieurs, constructeurs et maîtres d’ouvrage. Ils démontrent qu’il est possible de bâtir autrement, en s’appuyant sur des ressources et des savoir-faire locaux sans renoncer à l’innovation. Ancrées dans leur territoire, ces architectures frugales et créatives ouvrent de nouveaux horizons pour la construction et la rénovation. Face au défi climatique et à la nécessaire adaptation des systèmes constructifs, l’utilisation de matériaux biosourcés et géosourcés offre des solutions techniques vertueuses. Certaines sont éprouvées depuis des siècles, d’autres s’inventent aujourd’hui. Ce livre témoigne du potentiel de ces modes constructifs en analysant les 40 bâtiments finalistes du TERRAFIBRA Award, premier prix mondial des architectures contemporaines en terre crue et fibres végétales. Classés en fonction des techniques (pisé, terre coulée, bauge, adobe, bloc de terre comprimée, torchis et enduit) ou des matériaux utilisés (chanvre, paille, roseau, bambou), les projets témoignent de l’engagement d’équipes pionnières réunissant architectes, ingénieurs, constructeurs et maîtres d’ouvrage. Ils démontrent qu’il est possible de bâtir autrement, en s’appuyant sur des ressources et des savoir-faire locaux sans renoncer à l’innovation. Ancrées dans leur territoire, ces architectures frugales et créatives ouvrent de nouveaux horizons pour la construction et la rénovation.
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La maison écologique
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Ce livre, éclairé par les dernières réalisations dans le domaine de l'architecture bioécologique et enrichi par les contributions de professionnels confirmés, traite des différents aspects de la construction saine et de l'habitat naturel.
La maison écologique
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Ce livre, éclairé par les dernières réalisations dans le domaine de l'architecture bioécologique et enrichi par les contributions de professionnels confirmés, traite des différents aspects de la construction saine et de l'habitat naturel.
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Ten shades of green
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Contemporary buildings, like contemporary forms of urban development, are major contributors to the environmental crisis. In this book documenting a major traveling exhibition organized by the Architectural League, curator and critic Peter Buchanan uses ten buildings that combine environmental responsibility and design excellence to argue that sustainability is not just(...)
Ten shades of green
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Contemporary buildings, like contemporary forms of urban development, are major contributors to the environmental crisis. In this book documenting a major traveling exhibition organized by the Architectural League, curator and critic Peter Buchanan uses ten buildings that combine environmental responsibility and design excellence to argue that sustainability is not just good for the planet but offers architects new opportunities for creativity and innovation. He shows that there is no single route to sustainability and no such thing as a green aesthetic. Rather, through a range of building types, he demonstrates that increased awareness of a building’s setting combined with advances in technology create unlimited opportunities for responsive design. Generously illustrated with four-color photographs and plans, the book includes work by an international roster of architects, including Norman Foster, Neutelings Riedijk Architecten, Herzog + Partner, and Renzo Piano.
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Ever since the discovery of the cave, humans have made use of nature’s geological formations. Only recently, however, have developments in structural engineering made it possible to engage the earth’s surface as a building element in its own right. With an increasing awareness of our planet’s limited natural resources, the most acclaimed architectural practices from(...)
Landscrapers : building with the land
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Ever since the discovery of the cave, humans have made use of nature’s geological formations. Only recently, however, have developments in structural engineering made it possible to engage the earth’s surface as a building element in its own right. With an increasing awareness of our planet’s limited natural resources, the most acclaimed architectural practices from around the world are building into the earth and merging man-made forms with the contours of the land. The results are at once preternatural and breathtaking. From Zaha Hadid’s Tram Terminal in France to Snøhetta’s Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt, from Future System’s hill-burrowing house in Wales to Antoine Predock’s Spencer Theater in the United States, over fifty projects displayed here expose the breadth and depth of this new direction in architecture. Aaron Betsky first considers our historical preoccupation with communing with the land through building, then four central chapters – ‘Engineered Utopias’, ‘Caves and Caverns’, ‘Unfolding the Land’ and ‘A New Nature’ – explore the ways in which ‘geotecture’ responds to, becomes a part of and yet remains distinctive within our natural landscape.
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The ecological approach to building is the great untold story in the architectural history of the past century. This book is essential reading for architects and students. As an urgent wake-up call on the state of our built environment, it will be of interest to everyone who cares about the future of our planet. In the past, many of the key tenets of the ecological(...)
Ecological architecture : a critical history
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The ecological approach to building is the great untold story in the architectural history of the past century. This book is essential reading for architects and students. As an urgent wake-up call on the state of our built environment, it will be of interest to everyone who cares about the future of our planet. In the past, many of the key tenets of the ecological philosophy - sustainability, energy efficiency, harmonious relationship with the environment - appeared to stand contrast to the sweep of science-led ‘progress’ that characterized the modern movement. Today, however, past visionaries are vindicated and yesterday’s eccentricities are today’s legal requirements: every architect has an obligation to the environment as well as to his or her client. After an introduction to the terminology of ecological architecture - including terms such as ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’, ’Part one’ identifies recurring themes in ecological architecture. ‘Part two’ features twenty-five case studies each focusing on a specific architect, movement or topic. Some of the names are familiar in this context - Rasem Badran, Hassan Fathy - but there are also plenty of surprises - Le Corbusier, Buckminster Fuller, Rudolf Schindler. ‘Part three’ looks to the future as ecological architecture struggles to deal with global urbanization.
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One of the pioneers of incorporating the green movement into home design, David Pearson now offers a complete guide for creating an eco-home. Informative, clear, and with factual advice, tips, and color photos, "Designing your natural home" takes readers through each step of the process, from defining the scope of the project to choosing materials and building methods to(...)
Designing your natural home : a practical guide
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One of the pioneers of incorporating the green movement into home design, David Pearson now offers a complete guide for creating an eco-home. Informative, clear, and with factual advice, tips, and color photos, "Designing your natural home" takes readers through each step of the process, from defining the scope of the project to choosing materials and building methods to decorating the new abode. Along with practical, how-to information, photo essays present examples of natural design. The ten homes featured in this book exemplify different solutions for every situation and budget, from apartments to sprawling dwellings. Readers will learn how to make the most of small spaces, find a builder, draw up plans, purchase low energy appliances, and much more. Whether they're renovating an existing space, expanding a house, or starting from scratch, readers will be inspired to create the natural home of their dreams with this indispensable guide and source for fresh ideas.
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The issues surrounding the function and meaning of vernacular architecture in the 21st century are complex and extensive. Taking a distinctively rigorous theoretical approach, this book considers these issues from a number of perspectives, broadening current debate to a wider multidisciplinary audience. These collected essays from the leading experts in the field focus on(...)
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Vernacular architecture in the twenty-first century : theory, education and practice
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The issues surrounding the function and meaning of vernacular architecture in the 21st century are complex and extensive. Taking a distinctively rigorous theoretical approach, this book considers these issues from a number of perspectives, broadening current debate to a wider multidisciplinary audience. These collected essays from the leading experts in the field focus on theory, education and practice in this essential sector of architecture, and help to formulate solutions to the environmental, disaster management and housing challenges facing the global community today.
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