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This collection of essays sheds light on repair as a disposition to material culture and a practice rooted in diverse sociocultural experiences. It provides an in-depth exploration of how repair manifests itself through the different lenses of governance, grassroots activism, transformative design and community-led initiatives. Most importantly, the chapters demonstrate how place-based approaches can reveal blueprints for social impact in circumstances of growing environmental and social precariousness.
Dies ist kein Buch über erschreckende Zahlen. Dies ist ein Buch voller Geschichten über die Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft, die Einblicke geben, wie wir unsere Welt gestaltet haben und gestalten können. Einfach, indem wir Entscheidungen treffen. Und hier kommt die To-Don't-List-Methode ins Spiel:Es gibt viele Herausforderungen, vor denen wir als Menschheit stehen. Aber wenn man sich einen klaren Überblick verschafft, wird es einfacher, zu verstehen und Lösungen zu finden. Und das ist es, was kreative Menschen gut können. Und die gute Nachricht ist, dass wir in den meisten Fällen nichts hinzufügen müssen, sondern Dinge subtrahieren können. Lassen Sie Dinge weg. Retten Sie die Welt, indem Sie nichts tun!
In einer Zeit, in der der Klimawandel und Ressourcenknappheit die Architektur und Städteplanung zu einerradikalen Neuausrichtung zwingen, gibt dieses Buch tiefgehende Einblicke in die Zukunft des nachhaltigenBauens. Das renommierte Architektur- und Ingenieurbüro SSP, das seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 1977 Vorreiter für innovative und verantwortungsbewusste Architektur ist, präsentiert in diesem Buch seine bahnbrechenden Ansätze und Strategien unter dem Label »GreytoGreen®«, dass für nachhaltiges Planen und Bauen mit ökologischem Fokus steht.Hier sind 53 Projekte versammelt, die nicht nur in der Planung, sondern auch in der Umsetzung zukunftsorientierter ökologischer Konzepte eine führende Rolle spielen. Von der Steigerung der Klimaresilienz bis zur Förderung der Biodiversität bietet dieses Buch einen umfassenden Einblick in die Umsetzung der Ziele ökologischer Nachhaltigkeit von SSP. Bei den ausgewählten Projekten stehen die Bestandserhaltung, Transformation und Weiterentwicklung bestehender Gebäude und Quartiere nach dem Prinzip "Die doppelte Chance. - Der beste Baustoff ist der Bestand." im Vordergrund, da hier der größte Effekt für die ökologische Bilanz erzielt werden kann. Drei Schlüsselprinzipien der Nachhaltigkeit - Suffizienz, Effizienz und Konsistenz - werden dabei konsequent angewendet.At a time when climate change and resource scarcity are forcing a radical rethink of architecture and urbanplanning, this book provides in-depth insights into the future of sustainable building. The renowned architecture and engineering firm SSP, a pioneer of innovative and responsible architecture since its establishment in 1977, presents its groundbreaking approaches and strategies under the »GreytoGreen®« label, which stands for sustainable design and construction with an ecological focus.The book features 53 projects that are leading the way, not only in terms of planning, but also in the implementation of forward-looking ecological designs. From increasing climate resilience to promoting biodiversity, this book provides a comprehensive insight into the realisation of SSP's environmental sustainability goals. The selected projects focus on the preservation, transformation and development of existing buildings and quarters under the premise »The double opportunity - building stock is the best building material«, as this is where the greatest impact in terms of environmental footprint can be achieved. Three key principles of sustainability - sufficiency, efficiency and consistency - are applied consistently.
Dieses Fachbuch vermittelt einen umfassenden Überblick über den Beitrag, welchen eine Smart City zu einer nachhaltigen Stadtentwicklung leisten kann. Unter Bezugnahme aktuell präsenter Megatrends erfolgt eine systematische Einordnung der Rolle der Immobilienwirtschaft im umfassenden Konstrukt einer intelligenten Stadt. Mittels Analysen vielversprechender Konzepte im Bereich der Smart City wird dabei der zusätzliche Mehrwert herausgearbeitet, welcher im Kontext der Nachhaltigkeit bei der Modernisierung und Revitalisierung von Gebäuden und Quartieren entstehen kann.
The book explores the advanced façade systems according to the productive and constructive contents, in a cognitive and operative form, as a manual text to provide guidelines for researchers, technicians and professionals. It provides operational guidance for the technological design, production planning and site executive coordination for the realization of façade systems. The analysis deals with the main building elements and technical interfaces. The study of the façade systems, after explaining the anchoring structures and their connections to the load-bearing elements, investigates the criteria for the assembly between the framings. In particular, the book examines the technical interfaces of the main advanced envelope systems with respect to the functional, constructive and applicative coordination procedures of the mullions and transoms framing, of the structural sealant glazing façade system, of the unit façade system, of the suspended façade system and of the double skin façade system. The technical and manual character of the book is also expressed through the analysis of the functional and application procedures of the gaskets with respect to the façade systems in order to prevent the transmission of air and water loads: the analysis focuses on the connections between the framing and the enclosure elements of the envelope, in accordance with the compensation of height differences in order to guarantee impermeability, airtightness and insulation. Then, the book describes the assembly and interface conditions between elements of different composition and production within the façade systems: the examination of the technical interfaces involves the development and application of sealants, based on the loads exerted on the jointing devices, in order to fulfill the requirements of sealing and tightness with respect to mechanical, thermal and hygrometric, water, air and wind stresses. Moreover, the study of the envelope systems examines the methodologies directed toward fulfilling the requirements with respect to the actions caused by fire loads, considering the contents related to both components and connections and fixing surfaces.
This is the first book focused on City Information Modelling (CIM) that puts together a collection of recent studies related to concepts and trends in CIM, application and digitization processes/methods, and frameworks and practices of CIM. This emerging topic is important to various research and practice under sectors of the built environment, civil engineering, urban planning, urban design, and urban management. CIM aligns well with smart cities, data-driven urban analytics and optimization, information-based city planning, and future development paradigms. City Information Modelling provides global case study examples in three parts. At first, the contributors offer several examples of ¿Concepts and Trends¿, where CIM is explored further in urban management, urban sustainability, and big data studies. In the second part, the book offers various examples of application and digitization processes or methods related to urban planning and design practices. In the third part, the contributors delve into several examples of CIM frameworks and practices critical to contemporary research, planning and design paradigms, and future practices. This collection is a niche resource for various stakeholders, particularly urban scientists, urban analytics, urban practitioners, and researchers. It will also be a valuable collection for those who work with information-based models, urban optimization models, and big data analytics, particularly from policy and practice perspectives. The findings of this collection help direct future research in CIM and suggest opportunities for big-data urban research, integrated urban models, and holistic frameworks in sustainable cities, smart cities, and future cities.
This book explores membrane materials as a means of translating natural and renewable resources into a more flexible, dynamic, and reactive architectural skin. It represents the first time that energy-saving design has been addressed systematically in relation to lightweight building systems and tensile membranes. Understanding of the energetic behavior of membranes and foils used as a building envelope is a fundamental theme, as it is the integration of flexible photovoltaics in membranes, as well as the exploitation of water and wind resources. A theoretical, methodological framework for consciously designing the membrane life cycle is presented. The authors cross-cut and combine exploration of climate-based design methodology and life cycle thinking strategies. Both active and passive systems are investigated, referring to alternative productive resources like sun, wind, and water. Case studies are brought forward in the book's second half, highlighting energy lightness for an increasingly dematerialized architecture and addressing inherent issues. Four main research and development paths are presented, the first two focusing on advancements in facade materials and Photovoltaic systems applicable to membrane architecture, the third referring to fog and dew harvesting and the fourth dealing with the future frontier of flexible transparency and designs for well-being through a passive solar system.
This book comprehensively describes the operating principles and theoretical foundations of solar chimneys. It covers current research results, including numerical analysis and mathematical models based on different assumptions. Complying with the application of renewable energy in sustainable buildings, solar chimney has received extensive attention as an indispensable part natural ventilation. This book is a guide to the application of solar chimneys from single zones to multi zones, and it provides a reference source of application for construction practitioners and engineering decision-makers. The design basis and the related basic principles of fluid mechanics and natural ventilation design strategies introduced in this book will also be beneficial to college students.
Current planning and design modes of dwellings and neighbourhoods are facing challenges of both philosophy and form. Past approaches no longer sustain new demands and require innovative thinking. The need for a new outlook is propelled by fundamental changes that touch upon environmental, economic and social aspects.The depletion of non-renewable natural resources, elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change are a few of the environmental challenges that force designers to reconsider conceptual approaches in favour of ones that promote a better suitability between communities and nature. Consideration of overall planning concepts that minimize the development's carbon footprint, district heating, passive solar gain, net-zero residences and preserving the site's natural assets are some of the contemporary strategies that architects, planners and builders are integrating into their thought process and residential design practice.Increasing costs of material, labour, land and infrastructure have posed economic challenges with affordability being paramount among them. The need to do with less brings about concepts that include denser places, adaptable and expandable dwellings, and smaller-sized yet quality designed housing. Also, the need to reduce utility costs gave rise to better insulation, which benefits both the environment and the occupant.Social challenges are also drawing the attention of designers, builders and homeowners. As the "e;baby-boom"e; generation plans for retirement, housing an elderly population will take priority. Walkable communities, ageing in place and multigenerational living are some of the concepts considered. In addition, live-work environments have become part of the economic reality for those who wish to work from home - which has become possible through digital advances.The need to think innovatively about neighbourhoods led to the idea to write this book. The intention is to offer information on contemporary community design concepts and illustrate them with outstanding international examples.
This book presents the select proceedings of Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region (CECAR 9) hosted by the ICE (I) under the aegis of ACECC at Goa, India, from 21-23 September, 2022. It presents innovations and recent trends in civil engineering technologies, research and infrastructural developments and facilitates new ideas in the field of infrastructure design and construction. Various topics covered include innovative infrastructure, design practice and construction technology for sustainability, infrastructure development for smart and sustainable cities and affordable housing for developing economies, new construction materials and sustainability of infrastructure, geotechnical management, operation and safety, eco technology in pavement design and construction of roads and airport. This book will be useful for students, researchers and professionals working in the area of civil engineering.
Regenerative kulturer tager udgangspunkt i økologisk design og værner om og dyrker biokulturel overflod til fordel for menneskehedens fremtidige generationer. De er i stand til vedvarende at lære og transformere sig som reaktion – og forberedelse – på uundgåelige forandringer. En regenerativ kultur opstår ved, at vi både individuelt og kollektivt finder frem til og udlever nye måder at relatere til os selv, samfundet og livet som helhed på i stedet for at gentage usunde adfærdsmønstre og tænkemåder, der ikke længere tjener os.Daniel Christian Wahl giver i bogen en vidtfavnende analyse af, hvad der er galt med vores samfund, organisationer, ideologier, verdenssyn og kulturer – og hvordan man kan rette op herpå. Bogen dækker områder som landbrug, design, økologi, økonomi, bæredygtighed, organisationer og samfundet som helhed. Han mener, at vi skal redesigne det finansielle og økonomiske system på alle skalaer – fra lokal til regional til global – hvis vi skal gøre det muligt for transformativ innovation at udfolde sit kreative potentiale, Men den mest grundlæggende transformation handler om at stille kritiske spørgsmål ved vores måde at tænke på, vores verdenssyn og vores værdisystem. Og den skal ske, inden vi går i gang med at ”redesigne den menneskelige tilstedeværelse på Jorden”.Det er ikke muligt for menneskeheden at slukke lyset, forlade lokalet og begynde forfra i et nyt lokale, der byder på større potentiale. Vi har kun én planet at bo på. Bæredygtighed og regenerative kulturer er ifølge Daniel Christian Wahl ikke slutpunkter, der skal nås, men vedvarende processer af kollektiv læring. Vi skal bevæge os fra ”mere er bedre” til ”bedre er bedre”.Bogen er en invitation til samtale og en opfordring til at leve de livgivende spørgsmål dybere. Den stiller mange spørgsmål, og der, hvor den foreslår svar og løsninger, skal vi forstå dem som opfordringer til at spørge til deres relevans i forbindelse med overgangen til regenerative kulturer."Denne bog er et værdifuldt bidrag til den vigtige diskussion af det verdenssyn og det værdisystem, vi har brug for for at redesigne vores virksomheder, økonomier og teknologier – faktisk hele vores kultur – for at gøre dem regenerative snarere end destruktive."- Fritjof Capra, forfatter til Liv. System. Helhed.
Countering the phenomenon of sprawl in the often anonymous or chaotic urban periphery, the Oassis neighborhood in Lausanne takes a unique approach based on urbanity and hybridization. Located on a former industrial wasteland in the west of the city, Oassis reflects the compositional principles of the traditional city, while also engaging in the dynamics of ecological transition and climate resilience. This 'urban fragment' is both an urban fabric, compatible with future developments in the neighborhood, and an architectural object characterized by urbanity. The contemporary challenges of regenerating suburban areas are addressed here through diverse development programs and a profusion of gardens. Skilful combination of economic, ecological and social factors with high-quality architecture With unpublished documents and specially commissioned photographs
What if urban planning and design were to prioritize rather than merely accommodate the unbuilt environment? Territorial Urbanism Now! calls for a paradigm shift in the conception of urban transformation. It urges us to favor sustainable systems in order to collectively tackle the challenges of climate change. Until now, urban planning and design professionals have integrated green and active mobility systems in the residual spaces available. In the reverse approach envisioned here, these systems become structuring elements of the territory, supported by a much more frugal built environment. The contributions by urbanists, artists, architects, and landscape architects in this publication come from research, practice, and teaching. Paola Viganò, Eric Luiten, Sandra Guinand-in conversation with Ali Madanipour, Chris Younès, Christian Schmid, Eric Wieërs, and Maarten Van Acker-Stefan Rettich, Tommaso Pietropolli, Elena Andonova, Julio de la Fuente, Natalia Gutiérrez, Ward Verbakel, Claudia Bode, Philipp Misselwitz, Davide Curatola Soprana, Beatrice Galimberti, Lilli Licka, Hannes Gröblacher, Johannes Bernsteiner, Stefan Devoldere, Anselm Wagner, Susanne Eliasson, Eva Pfannes, Jesse Honsa, and Stefan Bendiks not only introduce a much-needed paradigm shift, but also show us the premises for its realization.
Verbessern Pflanzen das Stadtklima? Wie kann Grün in der Architektur die urbane Hitzebildung reduzieren, die Feinstaubbildung vermindern, den städtischen Lärmpegel senken und das Wohlbefinden der Menschen steigern? Das Handbuch zum Gebäudegrün richtet sich an die Bürgerschaft ebenso wie an Architekten und Bauherrn. Es liefert Antworten auf die am häufigsten gestellten Fragen - von der Bestandsbegrünung bis zur Neubaubegrünung, von Einsparungen durch Gebäudegrün bis zu finanziellen Förderungen und von praktischen Tipps zur Pflanzenwahl bis zu ökologischen Auswirkungen auf das Stadtklima. Es ist an der Zeit - und viele Beispiele in Deutschland und weltweit zeigen, dass Grünbauten möglich und wachsende Realität sind.
Towards Net Zero in the Building Industry looks at the contributions that the building and construction industry can (and must) make to help achieve net zero carbon emissions. The building industry accounts for close to 40% of global emissions and this book brings together a global group of contributors from 15 countries to examine ways in which the industry can help with overall CO2 reduction. Coverage includes factors such as building design strategy, materials selection, use of local materials with a low carbon imprint, renewable energy use, energy conservation, greenery and appropriate aesthetics, building size and scale, climate suitability, building functionality and comfort, material recycling, and adoption of green policies. Chapter 6 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
This concise text provides the concepts, methods, and application examples for integrating sustainability into engineering design and production. It discusses the role of sustainability in the value creation processes of various enterprises and different tools and methods for systematic incorporation of social and environmental aspects into the product's life cycle. The following topics are covered: sustainable development in engineering systems and the life cycle concept, norms and standards in the sustainable development and integration of socio-economic assessment into technical valuation, production systems, management of the production systems based on circular economy principles, ecodesign practices, and value creation and innovative design in the circular economy.Provides a concise guide for engineering students for applying circular economy practicesPresents examples and short case studies for understanding the methods and toolsFacilitates understanding and application of the life cycle perspective in product manufacturing and green engineering
Modernes Wohnen trifft Natur - dieses Buch präsentiert die perfekte Mischung beider Welten.Entdecken Sie eine Welt, in der Architektur harmonisch mit der Natur verschmilzt, und in der Form und Funktion genial mit ökologischer Gestaltung verbunden werden. The House of Green zeigt, wie zukünftiges Wohnen neu definiert werden kann und Umgebungen geschaffen werden, die nachhaltig zur Verbesserung der Lebensqualität beitragen.Das Buch präsentiert beeindruckende Projekte aus Architektur und Interior Design und zeigt die Vorteile von bepflanzten Wohnräumen, Arbeitsplätzen und mehr. Ob es um die Umgestaltung des eigenen Zuhauses, eine bauliche Lösung im Einklang mit der natürlichen Umgebung oder um eine grüne Veränderung am heimischen Arbeitsplatz geht - The House of Green bietet zahlreiche Konzepte für mehr Natur im Alltag.
Dieses Essential fasst prägnant zusammen, warum die Prinzipien der Kreislaufwirtschaft für die Bauwirtschaft im Kontext von Klimawandel und zunehmender Ressourcenknappheit unabdingbar sind. Es gibt Einblicke in Umsetzungsstrategien und Projektbeispiele, beleuchtet die elementaren Methoden zur Messbarkeit von sektorspezifischen CO2-Emissionen und wirft einen systemischen Blick auf die Wertschöpfungskette Bau sowie die Implikationen, Potenziale und Risiken der Umsetzung.
This book reviews the history and evolution of district heating networks, with a focus on current and future issues of the district heating sector. Novel developments in the field of low temperature district heating are studied, limitations for safe operation and avoidance of bacteria are considered, and the associated improved performance of the system with fewer network losses is presented.This book showcases how the evolution of district heating networks is linked to the increased use of renewables and de-carbonized heat sources with specific focus to waste heat streams and solar energy systems. Considering the novelty of these technologies, technological developments and funding schemes for these investments are still immature to some extent. For that reason, a comprehensive review of the main aspects of energy planning as well as district heating economics and financing schemes for large-scale investments in renewable energy systems for district energy systems is performed.In the light of digitalization, networks are increasingly monitored, allowing for a drastic change in the approach for network operation. This book also explores the increased digitization and monitoring of networks and how this impacts network operation.This book is of interest to engineers, academics and officials interested in energy systems, presenting readers with the key concepts and tools to adapt to the evolution of district heating into an integrated, digitized and higher performing system.
This book thoroughly examines the aims of green urbanism, providing a perspective to help responding to the growing environmental challenges posed by the enormous increase in human needs. The book gives insights about architectural intervention in urban planning which provides green design strategies in a way that improves the efficiency of building in terms of energy consumption and environmental conservation. The book also gives attention to the paradigm of the `intermediate city', thus, helping in overcoming the challenges posed by the growing urbanization process. Finally, the book gives a futuristic vision of cities, anticipating their challenges and providing possible solutions for them. The book targets a wide audience interested in implementing the SDG goals in energy and green urban planning, and those interested the interdisciplinary nature of green urbanization and alternative and renewable energy accommodates.The book is a culmination of selected research papers from the 4th version of the International Online Conference on Green Urbanism (GU) of Roma Tre University, Italy (2020) & the 3rd version of the International Online Conference on Alternative and Renewable Energy Quest (2020).
This book includes peer-reviewed articles from the 8th International Conference on Sustainable Urban Development (ICSUD 2022), held at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) in Vietnam. The theme of the conference is ¿innovative and inclusive growth models for sustainable urban development¿. Articles in this book present major issues that cities and regions around the world are facing these days to adapt to new, unexpected, and profound challenges.Over past few years, the world has been observing meaningful reactions to crises. From the pandemic to war, energy, and food shortages, there are always opportunities for innovations. Some firms still thrived in the city lock-down; some groups stayed healthier with less income; and certain municipalities consumed less resources to attain higher outcomes. However, the rise of digital economy, the importance of proximity or near-shore supply chain, or the new contribution of different communities at different levels are generalized asnew growth models for changes.
This book showcases the latest trends and innovations in the field of Green Building, covering topics from research and design to innovative practices and challenges. It is a compilation of communication papers presented at the 2023 International Conference on Green Building (ICoGB 2023), a leading annual event that focuses on sharing and discussing developments in this field. Green Building principles constitute key aspects to achieve the sustainable development goals. This conference is dedicated to providing a platform for researchers, scientists, engineers, and scholars to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research and to discuss the challenges encountered as well as the solutions adopted. ICoGB 2023 was organized in Malmo, Sweden, during May 19¿21, 2023. The target audience are all professionals in the building design and construction fields, such as architects, engineers, scholars, researchers, builders, promoters, among others.
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