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Word of the day: Hardscape (HARD-skayp) The man-made features used in landscape architecture, e.g., paths or walls, as contrasted with vegetation. Try using it in a sentence today! #wordoftheday #goodbodyessentials

As environmental hazards intensify, the role of resilient waterfront architecture becomes increasingly apparent. In a landscape where adaptability and durability are key, how does architectural design rise to meet nature's unpredictability? Dive into our in-depth interview with Dena Prastos, AIA, CEO/Founder of Indigo River, and a leader in waterfront architecture. We uncover how robust, forward-thinking design is not just a choice, but a necessity in today's changing environment. Discover the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/exXyshnX #commercialrealestate #waterfront #resilience

https://lnkd.in/dWYUN-Qz How does human interaction with traditional mud houses compare to the modern houses we have today? #sustainability #buildingconstruction #architecture #buildingdesign

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Architecture The Department of Architecture at the University of Pretoria focuses on the complementary fields of architecture, interior architecture and landscape architecture.  Following an ecosystemic approach, the Department’s three programs and its research focus areas are mutually supportive and are often integrated into transdisciplinary research projects with partners in industry, government, and local communities. The Department’s research foci are built around the objective of creating resource-efficient, resilient, and regenerative built environments, that respect both the landscape and the cultural context, improving ecological integrity, while contributing to a sense of meaningful place and social-ecological well-being within rapidly changing local and global contexts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d_2GJiRz  

What can vernacular construction teach us about post-carbon building? At Studio Bark we engaged with the National Society of Master Thatchers to better understand this time-honoured building technique. The outcome was a design that is at once grounded in place and tradition while responding to the imperative of the present. The building is primarily grass-based construction, with straw cassettes proposed for the main fabric elements and thatch for the roofs, allowing it to sequester significant amounts of carbon, which has been captured over short growing cycles. A nice aspect of this project was habitat integration, with the north elevation serving as a nesting wall for birds. The ‘chimney’ elements are bat roost boxes. #vernacular #straw #thatch #carbon

Did You Know… … that Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town is still considered a masterpiece of urban planning and architecture. Wander the grid-like streets and spacious squares to absorb the atmosphere for yourself. #DYK #luxuryestateagents #edinburghproperty #edinburghestateagent #propertyforsale #periodproperty #periodpropertyedinburgh

The Department of Architecture at the University of Pretoria focuses on the complementary fields of architecture, interior architecture and landscape architecture.  Following an ecosystemic approach, the Department’s three programmes and its research focus areas are mutually supportive and are often integrated into transdisciplinary research projects with partners in industry, government and local communities. The Department’s research foci are built around the objective of creating resource-efficient, resilient, and regenerative built environments, that respect both the landscape and the cultural context, improving ecological integrity, while contributing to a sense of meaningful place and social-ecological well-being within rapidly changing local and global contexts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d_2GJiRz  #architecture #landscapearchitecture #interiorarchetecture #research #postgraduatestudies #environment #ecologicalintegrity #human #innovation #urbandesign #design #landscape #socioecologicalwellbeing #EBITrocks

Study Architecture at the University of Pretoria. The Department of Architecture at the University of Pretoria focuses on the complementary fields of architecture, interior architecture and landscape architecture.  Following an ecosystemic approach, the Department’s three programmes and its research focus areas are mutually supportive and are often integrated into transdisciplinary research projects with partners in industry, government, and local communities. The Department’s research foci are built around the objective of creating resource-efficient, resilient, and regenerative built environments, that respect both the landscape and the cultural context, improving ecological integrity, while contributing to a sense of meaningful place and socialecological well-being within rapidly changing local and global contexts. #architecture #landscapearchitecture #interiorarchitecture #ecosystemic #ecosystem #research #planning #design #humanity #regenerative #resilientenvironments #costeffective #postgraduatestudies #UniversityOfPretoria #innovation #future #smartcities #digitaltwin  

As World Landscape Architecture Month draws to a close today it is important that we acknowledge and apprecitate all the contributions Landscape Architects make to keep us all connected to nature. As we continue to populate urban centres it is essential that we never lose sight of the value of landscape architecure, not only as an aesthetic but critical to the environmental health of our urban systems (increasingly our planet), as well as our mental and social well being.