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KRVIA M.Arch in Architectural and Urban Conservation: Preserving Heritage, Shaping Futures. CAP round 2 for Admissions to First Year, M. Arch. Architectural and Urban Conservation Course for A.Y.2024-25 Dates: 23rd to 26th August, 2024 The M.Arch in Architectural and Urban Conservation at the Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies (KRVIA) is a two-year full-time program designed to address the complexities of conserving urban heritage within dynamic city environments. With 20 seats available, this program offers a rigorous exploration of the relationships between urban form, socio-economic productivity, and the preservation of cultural heritage. As we move into the next three-year cycle (2024-2027), the program will focus on "Localizing SDGs," an initiative aimed at integrating Sustainable Development Goals into the preservation and sustenance of our cities' history and heritage. #KRVIA #MArchConservation #UrbanConservation #ArchitecturalConservation #PostgraduateStudies #HeritagePreservation #SustainableDevelopment #urbanism

#Europan #E17 Winner in Schorsmolen (NL) -- I'll See You in Middelplein! -- by AS: Giacomo Gallo (IT), Catarina Breia Dias (PT) – architects "We believe that the climate-change and social justice questions are two sides of the same coin. In Schorsmolen we were confronted with an urban regeneration task that required an holistic and integral approach to these challenges. We propose a vision aimed at creating a living environment that would foster the wellbeing of its community." #europan17 #livingcities2 #architecturecompetition #urbanplanning #urbanism #landscape #competition #architecturaldrawings #archilovers #axonometrics #schorsmolen #nederland

Dr. Fabrizio Aimar, assistant professor of practice in the Department of Architecture and director of the Center for Heritage Conservation, co-edited a Special Issue for Sustainability MDPI (Multidisciplinary Publishing Institute) that has recently been published as a collected book. “Advances in Urban Green Development and Resilient Cities” discusses the future of urban resilience in the context of climate change, social needs, and commercial pressures. Learn more at tx.ag/sustainabilityFA. #architecture #sustainability

#DomeCity is a fictional concept often seen in science fiction stories. It typically refers to a self-contained habitat enclosed within a dome to protect inhabitants from external environmental hazards, such as extreme weather or pollution. While DomeCity presents intriguing possibilities for future urban living, it currently remains a concept primarily explored in literature, film, and speculative discussions rather than a reality. However, #advances in sustainable architecture and technology may bring elements of DomeCity designs into #real-world urban planning.

In this short Comment published in Nature Cities, Veronica Nicholson and I explore some strategies architects can employ to foster the reuse of building components in construction. "From design-for-disassembly to urban mining, industrial ecology holds key insights for transitioning towards sustainable cities. Yet, its insights into the reuse of building materials remain largely underutilized in urban design and architectural practice." https://lnkd.in/giS7gfdy

The 2024 IFLA 60th World Congress calls for humankind to take urgent action to prevent the worst impacts of environmental crises. The International Federation of Landscape Architects IFLA represents landscape architects across the world, with a mission to create globally sustainable and balanced living environments for the benefit of all humanity.

The ambitions of the development industry must change. Aiming for sustainability is no longer enough. We need to make development and natural ecosystems to become functionally indistinguishable. We should not aim only at making buildings efficient. They must be regenerative and have an ecological role in their ecosystem. The separation of buildings from their surrounding ecosystems has been a predominant issue in the industry. Looking back at our ancient civilizations, we learn a valuable lesson: human society and nature do not just coexist - they thrive in mutual harmony. This understanding paves the way for a revolutionary architecture and urban development approach: Nature Based Development (NBD). NBD marks a transformative shift in our approach to urban living. These innovative living structures are designed to operate independently from conventional power, water, and sewage systems. This independence makes buildings and cities more resilient and economically sustainable in the long term. By merging Nature Based Solutions and green tech, these buildings evolve into self-sustaining ecosystems. They redefine urban living, creating environmentally friendly habitats that have an ecological role in their ecosystems.  It's time to build not just for humanity, but with nature as our partner. Join us on this journey towards transforming the development industry and nature's ecosystems to become functionally indistinguishable. #biotonomy #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablearchitecture

𝐓𝐏𝐉 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐌 Explore "The Dichotomy of Cities: Build on Legacy or Start from Scratch" by Taraneh Meshkani in Volume 9, Issue 1 of The Plan Journal. This paper examines the debate between new city construction and urban revitalization, considering economic, environmental, and political factors. While new cities offer innovative opportunities, they pose financial risks and potential social inequalities. Revitalizing existing cities preserves heritage and benefits current residents but can be challenging to implement. The study provides insights into the strategic choices shaping urban development. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gZtgyWAa #Urbanism #CityDevelopment #UrbanRevitalization #NewCityConstruction #SustainableCities #CaliforniaForeever #ThePlanJournal THE PLAN Journal, Carlotta Zucchini, Maurizio Sabini, Taraneh Meshkani, Gruppo Maggioli, Kent State University, Kent State College of Architecture + Environmental Design - CAED

Preserving built heritage in a changing climate: Adapting and building resilience Australia's #builtheritage embodies centuries of architectural evolution, but faces mounting challenges from the intensifying impacts of #climatechange, marked by rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing bushfire regimes.   Australia's World Heritage-listed built heritage sites span diverse historical narratives, from convict probation stations like the coal mines historic site to penal colonies such as the Australian Convict Sites, and architectural icons like the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne. At EMM, we integrate #climateresilience and #adaptivemanagement strategies into our built heritage projects to ensure their enduring protection. Our team of built heritage specialists and #conservators, collaborate closely with climate scientists, engineers, architects, and local communities, to develop holistic solutions that mitigate the impacts of climate change on built heritage sites while enhancing resilience to extreme weather events.  Connect with our specialists to find out more: Emilia Eva Zambri and Susan Lampard. #CreatingOpportunities #BuiltHeritage #Heritage

Urban Metabolism - Edible; Or, The Metabolism of Architecture urbanNext interviews Lydia Kallipoliti and Areti Markopoulou about “Edible; Or, The Metabolism of Architecture”, the 6th Tallinn Architecture Biennale will take place in September – November 2022. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dDFKECwn #climatechange #environment #innovation #sustainability #urbanmetabolism