Global Designing Cities Initiative’s Post

A great summary of some of the complexities I regularly encounter in my design work in low-income countries. Context, local expertise and well implemented human-centred design are key.

The Open Parliament of Albania, Tirana, Albania 2011 The design incorporates fundamental democratic values such as openness, transparency and public co-determination. The simultaneity of competing political concepts within a democratic society is translated into the design concept: Different building elements are not opposed, but coexist in one building ensemble with a contemporary aesthetic that allows visualizing new functions and meanings. Video by Armin Hess / k18.at #coophimmelblau #wolfprix #architecturecompetition #architecturerendering

How do you rebuild after disaster? Co-led by #WDOMember Türkiye Tasarım Vakfı, the Revitalization of Hatay project highlights the challenges and opportunities of redesigning a region from scratch while honouring its historical and cultural legacy. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eZNHGUFA

On 15-16 May, the Ukrainian Construction Congress was held in Kyiv, with the key topic of rebuilding Ukraine in a barrier-free and inclusive manner. As part of the concept of rebuilding Ukraine, the Steel Dream Bakhmut concept plan was presented. Iryna Nastych summarised the concept in an article prepared by the URE Club (Ukrainian Real Estate Club) for Property Forum. ► https://lnkd.in/gBipcsqn #buildbackbetter #propertyinvestment #realestateinvesting #realestatetrends

📢 Grant for the development of the research and design project from the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kyiv!   We are pleased to announce that Open Door Ukraine (ODU) has received a grant from the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kyiv for the research project and architectural design of an 'affordable green and healthy single-family house' for Ukrainian families affected by the war.   This project will be implemented by the well-known architect Oleksandr Kucheravy (Alexander Kucheravy), who is the Active House Academy Founder, successfully led Active House Alliance Ukraine as a President for 5 years and expert in the creation of healthy and green buildings.   🏡What is an Active House? It is a building that meets the optimal balance of environmental, health and energy efficiency performance.   The Project will develop Research using 5-7 different construction materials for a building envelop: - Timber frame construction - Aerated concrete walls - Structural insulated panels with cement boards - Eltomation wood cement panels - Brick walls - Straw panels/blocks - Hempcrete   Life cycle analysis (LCA) for each material will help to determine the most environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and cost-effective option for construction.   All calculations will be carried out in accordance with Active House approach and EU standards, enabling ODU to make a significant contribution to the green reconstruction of Ukraine.   The single-family house Project will be verified as an Active House, which will emphasizes its compliance with the highest standards in comfort of living, energy-efficiency and low impact on the environment.   #OpenDoorUkraine #Grant #Architecture #Environment #ReconstructionОfUkraine

https://lnkd.in/dCnk27xP <<Besides the alliance during WWI, active Hungarian and Ottoman-Turkish cultural and diplomatic relations also marked the 1910s. The cooperation that blossomed during the period led to unique knowledge transfer between the young Republic of Türkiye and post-war Hungary in diplomacy, education and culture, as well as in various sectors of the economy, including industry, agriculture, infrastructure development, urban development, and architecture. The activities of Hungarian architects in the Turkish Republic can be observed in several areas, including the design of buildings in the new capital, Ankara, conceptual proposals for urban planning, landscape architecture, surveys of historic buildings and built heritage conservation initiatives, participation in international design competitions, or jury membership for competitions and also in education. >> #Turkey #Ankara #Hungarians #architecture #jury #heritage #design #conservation #design #competitions #education #global #urban

Uyghur is a Turkic language spoken by 8 to 13 million people. This language is spoken in China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. If you want to visit these regions and learn more about their history and culture, you should learn this language at: https://lnkd.in/ddg4v-pQ https://lnkd.in/d63CkS3A #uyghur #china #language

Call for Participation! There are no costs and prior knowledge required. Join us for a workshop supported by the City of Zurich, RE-WIN and its initiative "Windows for Ukraine". Together, we will learn about circular construction in Switzerland, circular re-construction strategies in crisis areas and we'll craft together We invite both residents and refugees to participate, fostering cultural exchange as we explore the principles of circular (re)construction and collaborate on this collective effort. The workshop will be led by professional carpenters from Wick Upcycling GmbH, members of RE-WIN and TH-Architekten to give insight into RE-USE of reclaimed Materials and into the efforts of re-construction of Ukraine. Guest contributions by ZHAW provide insight into RE-USE Stakeholders and Management in CH and Architecture for Refugees will show their work about collective construction! #Cityofzurich #ReuseConstructionMaterials #SustainableConstruction #CircularEconomy #GreenBuilding #WasteReduction #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Upcycling #Recycling #ZeroWaste #BuildingMaterials #ConstructionIndustry #EnvironmentalSustainability #WasteManagement #ResourceEfficiency #Ukraine #Humanitarianaid #Humanityfirst #Rebuildukraine #Costefficiency #Architecture #Onecircularworld #Humanitarianaction

Why is political vision in Ireland so terribly lacking? When challenged in the Dail, ministers will claim to have excellent vision. However, I suggest this vision barely extends to the political horizon. A matter of some 5 kilometers on a good day, if viewed at sea level! Sadly, our political leaders are quite unable to see beyond their own political horizon and, only ever play infrastructural catch-up on all fronts. The many examples include: A (totally inadequate!) 2 lane M5, even when this major Dublin ring road was grant aided by the EU. A still incomplete 3000 room hospital, brilliantly sited on a handkerchief. The Western Development Commission's latest 25 year Report, is yet another Report outlining the Western Region's current infrastructural shortcomings. Yet in post-war Germany, the magnificent 171km long Rhine-Main-Danube ship canal, linking the North Sea with the Black Sea, was built at an estimated cost of a mere €2.3 billion. For examples of one man's apolitical vision for the Western Ireland Region see:

Don't know where to start? In this short article, we have listed a few ideas that will help and inspire you during the process of creating a planted border design. Hastate Design https://lnkd.in/eHbRGnZv