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Shedding light on the CRE term "adaptive reuse," which refers to the process of repurposing buildings or structures for uses other than those originally intended. This practice involves modifying and updating existing buildings to serve new purposes, often to preserve cultural heritage, reduce environmental impact, or meet changing community needs. For example, converting an old factory into residential lofts or transforming a historic school into a museum are instances of adaptive reuse. This approach can be beneficial in urban planning and sustainable development, as it minimizes the need for new construction and reduces waste. #adaptivereuse #creterminology #leeandassociates

The arts are often thought of in city-making as experiences to animate the public realm or as an industry to drive regeneration. But artistic thinking and research can be incredibly valuable at an earlier stage, as a set of resources and collaborations expanding the ways urbanists see and feel the city, and challenging their worldviews. This assertion has been the driver of my work with Theatrum Mundi, which over the past decade has worked to develop new tools for thinking cities sonically, choreographically, through their backstages and its narratives. Though in my personal research–on the ways bioclimatic urbanism is transforming the cultures of public life–artistic research methods are not the topic, they remain critical to my approach. One of the best examples of this is the incredible work treesarefags.eu by artist Benny Nemer. An audio-guide for an encounter with a tree and a beautiful history of queer kinship with trees, I use it both as a teaching resource introducing students to a queer imaginary of urban nature as well as a personal method for reading green spaces in the city. In my latest article for the Avery Review I use the work to critique, and offer an alternative to, the infrastructural mindset that is driving tree planting for climate adaptation, and particularly the Plan Arbre of the City of Paris. Drawing on Nemer's words, I call for an approach to tree planting that thickens our cultural relationship to the non-human rather than locking it into a technical dynamic. The article is free to read here https://lnkd.in/evhZy7ds I would love to discuss this further with anyone engaged on the practice and policy side of urban greening, and I'd be delighted to guide them through an enactment of the work too. #urbanecology #queerecology #artisticresearch #bioclimatic #climateadaptation

https://wix.to/y4zsdNK We are excited to announce that the next stage of our #WildWays study is one of 5 new Design Exchange Partnerships exploring more-than-human design being supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council through the Design Museum's Future Observatory programme to advance the UK's transition to a greener future. This continues our 4-stage study with Kusuma Trust, combining design and behaviour-change research to investigate urban rewilding in London's private gardens. As urban gardens lose a significant amount of green space annually, the fourth stage of the Wild Ways project will encourage London communities to rewild their gardens. It builds on earlier research stages, and further questions how defining ‘urban rewilding’ and establishing the role of more-than-human design can make rewilding work. The project will also evaluate the impact of design-led tools on residents' rewilding behaviour through #rewildmystreet. In addition, it will support the climate-change resilience of cities and address the green transition goals of improving the design and delivery of green policies and initiatives. Even better, we are one of two @LondonMetUni @LondonMetArts @LondonMetLab projects awarded. https://lnkd.in/e8T4QaTH https://lnkd.in/em4VQhBA

Infusing nature into play 🌳🤸 Research reveals a strong link between people’s experiences with nature and their psychological well-being and overall development. Our partnership with the Natural Learning Initiative (NLI) has taught us the environments that get the highest use employ a combination of manufactured and natural materials. That's why we created NatureGrounds®, Creating and Retrofitting Play Environments, a guide that helps communities design play spaces that integrate manufactured equipment with the living landscape to keep people engaged for longer periods of time. Let us show you how nature and play can align to create incredible, natural spaces ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02XHnzh0

The Trouble with Dragons Then Dragons start spreading all over the place….. soon their houses and roads take up all of the space. As the waters rose higher, right over their knees, a voice said Ok, start by not chopping down trees. Then all of the animals chimed in with advice. From the greatest of elephants to the smallest of mice. Eat food that is grown much closer to home. And leave the wild places and ice caps alone. Stop blowing all that hot air but instead choose to walk. And put less of our world on the end of your fork. Respect all Earth’s creature and cherish the land, recycle, reuse and reduce your demands. So – if you know a Dragon (and most of us do) ask if it thinks that this story is true. For if we can’t see that our stories are linked then sadly, like Dragons, we’ll soon be extinct. I recently came across a favourite book of our Children from when they were younger – ‘The Trouble with Dragons’ by Debi Gliori. Powerful words.... and, on re-reading, it really hit home to me how simple sustainability could (and should be). Let’s not over-complicate or become myopic on what is best approached holistically with a series of simple yet effective life changes. This book should be on the reading list for all Architecture, Urban Design and Planning schools..... It is certainly on the reading list for Glasgow Nursery schools. #architecture #urbandesign #planning #15minutecities #Glasgow #Glaschu #Scotland #livelocal #sustainability #cycling #walking #publictransport #retrofit #reuse #recyling #density

At a time when urban space is under pressure, not least due to the challenges of climate change, we believe it is essential to create a subtle but powerful dialogue between nature and art that connects people, culture and the environment in an innovative and inspiring way. Nature, with its raw beauty and eternal cycles, has long been seen as the antithesis of the city. Fortunately, this view is changing, also thanks to artists like Jean-Michel Crapanzano. a*k architektur*kultur supports and accompanies his ambitious art project, the "Jardins d'Éden" (Gardens of Eden). Art in its various forms has always been a reflection of society and its aspirations. It plays several key roles in the urban environment: - through its innovative power and aesthetic form; - through its cultural expression, which offers residents ways to reflect and connect with their history, culture and future; - through their commitment to the community, as art can serve as a means to create dialogue, strengthen social bonds and, more generally, to bring people together. Participatory art projects promote civic engagement and inclusion, helping to protect our fragile democracies today. The "Jardins d'Éden" fulfill these key roles. They bring elements of positive surprise to urban landscapes, stimulate the imagination and offer perspectives out of the everyday. They transform ordinary places into extraordinary ones and redefine our experiences with and in our living spaces. As a complex, transdisciplinary art project - far removed from the decorative element - they remind us of our deep connection with the natural world and our ability to imagine, colour and shape our living environment. In this dialogue between nature and art, we find a balance that enriches our lives and communities and paves the way for more harmonious and sustainable cities. a*k architektur*kultur is proud to be part of this emerging adventure! #art #culture #community #commonwealth #participation #urban #transformation

Programme update: Eyes on the Square - Cinema (day 2, session 9.4) Did you know that public squares have a huge impact on the quality of life for urban residents? Especially in vulnerable neighbourhoods. They facilitate exercise, community interaction, play, and climate adaption, all of which impact the health of locals. However, the experiences, wants, and needs of these local, marginalised communities get overlooked in the redevelopment process. How can public squares integrate all these different functions and become inclusive places for all citizens? With the short documentary ‘Eyes on the Square’, the makers combine general principles from experts, best practices throughout the Netherlands, and perspectives from local residents to advocate for why the unheard should have the loudest voice in urban public space planning. Keep your eyes on the silver screen to absorb all vital information to make your city just a bit more inclusive. To catch the screening, go to FGC2024.com/timetable to map out your ultimate Future Green City experience! Koninklijke VHG Koninklijke Vereniging Stadswerk Nederland AIPH World Urban Parks IFME International Federation of Municipal Engineering VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten) #UrbanDesign #urbanplanning #FutureCities

Day 9 of SGSAH's 10 on 10: Researchers on Research series ❄️ To cap off the end of SGSAH’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebrations, across December we’re posting 10 short videos made by researchers in the SGSAH Community that showcase their projects, achievements and day-to-day research 📕 Today's video comes from Marlene Zijlstra who shows us a small selection of the diverse number of decaying spaces that appear in Paisley, Renfrewshire 🛣️ Marlene’s research at University of the West of Scotland looks at the opportunities inherent to decaying spaces around the town of Paisley and the usage of creative initiatives to leverage these as long-term urban assets 🏢 The research takes community resilience as a starting point to question how we can revive a deep sense of engagement to our urban environments. By curating a series of workshops and engaging in autoethnographic writing under the banner of the Hidden Spaces Paisley project (a series of creative interventions that she designed), she seeks to examine the configuration of derelict spaces and vernacular means of creativity in the current trajectory of Paisley’s regenerative placemaking 🏠 Read more here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAdvSTJz Come back tomorrow for our final researcher spotlight in this series🎄 #phd #phdlife #paisley #renfrewshire #decaying #derelictplaces #urbanenvironments

At INTERCONSTRUCTION, our projects reflect our core values. We harmoniously integrate art and creativity with the attention to use, biodiversity and cultural enrichment in each project. Here are the values that define our work: 🎨 Art, but also creative daring: art is invited and cultivated at Interconstruction. Aware of our social responsibility, we advocate a sensitive approach to our professions to improve the living environment through exceptional projects. 🌟 Attention to use and the environment: in each development, we promote respect for the environment, and beyond that, the importance of biodiversity by integrating greenery as close as possible to natural areas, shared spaces, private exteriors. 🤝 Shared cultural experiences and community enrichment foster a strong sense of belonging. Find out how we turn these values into reality, creating exceptional living environments that inspire and enhance everyday life! 🌿✨ ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eM4bbBx8 #Interconstruction #Art #Sustainability #Culture #RealEstate #Eaglestone