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I am pleased to share that my paper titled "Recognition of Australian architectural styles from 1788 AD to the contemporary period" has been published. This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and hard work put into this research endeavor. I invite you to read and engage with my paper, which can be accessed [https://lnkd.in/dtGzp_dq] .Thank you for your continued support and interest in my work. Best regards, Zahra Recognition of Australian architectural styles from 1788 AD to the contemporary period 3rd.International Conference & 4th.national Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urban Design 5-7 September. 2018, Tabriz Islamic Art University – Iran Abstract: Knowing the architectural styles of the world is an obvious necessity for all architects, and for this purpose educational lessons for knowing the world's architecture are included in all architecture universities. However, in the meantime, Persian language books and articles have not discussed Australian architectural styles and their evolutions, while this successful multi-cultural country has also undergone transformations in its architectural styles. In this article, the styles of Australian architecture from 1788 AD to the contemporary period have been discussed. The research method used in this article is descriptive-analytical and reviewing of historical texts and documents and related books. Australia has been a British colony for many years and its architecture is influenced by styles rooted in England partly. Some of these architectural characteristics are from the land of immigrants, and some of these styles have been created in Australia itself. The styles available in all seven periods of Australian architecture have been discussed.

This is just a point of view. With a great respect towards all scientific jobs done in this case.🙏 As a university lecturer and a professional, I have been reviewing something in my mind for some time. Something that hurts, but it is a bitter reality. During these years, when I was involved with discussions in the fields of energy and architecture, sustainable architecture, the quality of interior space and similar topics, a key question bothered my mind. Why do we lack theorists and philosophers in these fields? Perhaps the biggest scientific gap in the field of sustainable architecture and green architecture and similar topics is theological theories. For modern architecture, Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe and others presented theories of modern architecture in the form of philosophical discussions, where people like Charles Jencks, Bernard Chomi and... drew postmodern; Where people like Zaha Hadid and Peter Eisenman objectively turned deconstraction into a form; No one has done this for sustainable architecture, energy optimization in architecture and similar topics. It can be boldly said that with all the respect to the experimental work that has been done regarding sustainable architecture, a philosophical and theoretical view has not yet been presented in this regard sharply. Maybe it's time that after a mountain of articles and experimental works, someone philosophically draws the framework of sustainable architecture, green architecture, zero energy architecture, etc. Maybe it's time for universities that train doctoral students in this regard to train theorists instead of specialists.

The Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism (ASAU) invites submissions for the 2024 Marco Frascari Prize. Deadline is Monday, April 1 at 1:00 p.m. This drawing competition is open to ASAU graduate or post-graduate students who have completed at least one year of their program. The prize money amounts to $10,500 for first, second, and third places and honourable mentions. This year’s competition invites students to use hybrid drawings combining digital and hand work, as demonstrations offering “clues” of adaptability in architecture and plural storytelling(s) of sites whose stories are in the making. Adaptability can have a retrospective and prospective quality. We can convert existing buildings to new uses or construct new buildings and details with a propensity for future adaptations. Students may submit either a hand-drawing or a hybrid drawing (digital/hand drawing together). Submissions cannot be entirely digital. See the call: https://lnkd.in/gZSmNxk6

We are happy to announce our second bi-yearly international conference as Yeditepe University, Department of Architecture. Call for Papers 2nd International Architectural Studies Conference | June 06-08, 2025 Call for Abstracts: Architecture as Intervention Through and Beyond Building Architecture is a set of practices that revolve around the act of building. While some parts of the planet are inordinately overbuilt, some parts remain unoccupied. As the urban-rural dichotomy slowly dissolves into being in or off the grid, the act of building often brings about urban expansion and proliferation. In the midst of planetary challenges, humanitarian crises, and pervasive spatial injustices, an inquiry persists: What are we currently building, and why do we continue to do so? These questions transcend prevailing ways of construction. They call for an examination of the existential, ethical, and socio-economic dimensions of architecture. Can architectural interventions present solutions? Or, do they amplify existing problems? The second conference of Architectural Studies Architecture as Intervention Through and Beyond Building takes architectural practices as interventions. An intervention can be about preventing harm or improving the functioning of architectural products. Interventions can target particular conditions as well as processes. In that regard, abstracts presented in the conference are expected to encapsulate architectural practices within their context. The Foundations subtitle intends to encapsulate how architecture has tackled the problem of building and seeks precursors in order to learn from them. The word foundations imply the conditions in which architectural interventions operate. How has architecture defined and worked with building as a problem so far? Is it possible to trace a continuous effort in defining such a problem in architecture, or, are the existing examples disparate? The Positions subtitle calls for submissions that focus on architects’, scholars’ or researchers’ positions regarding the question of intervention through or beyond building. Positions prioritizes the ways in which people have responded to this problem and investigates whether they have challenged existing limits of architectural practices. Submissions under the third group Words are expected to offer criticism or alternative interpretations of architectural work (in the form of projects, images, texts or built structures) regarding the act of building as intervention, focusing on the writing of architecture and its representation. The conference calls for an interdisciplinary dialogue that goes beyond physical structures and reflects on the wide impact and responsibility embedded in the act of building in the 21st Century or from earlier with a goal to learn from it. Yeditepe University

Architectural excellence is par for the course in the #design of this building. #structures

What is “Critical” in Architectural Practice Today?

Architectural excellence is par for the course in the #design of this building. #structures

Architectural excellence is par for the course in the #design of this building. #structures

I’m thrilled to share that the latest issue of Architectural Research in Finland Vol. 8 No. 1 (https://lnkd.in/di-f8hgq), where I had the privilege of serving as co-guest editor, has just been published! 🎉 This edition focuses entirely on sustainability in the built environment, featuring a wide array of interesting articles. The findings within these articles often complement one another but sometimes challenge the status quo. For instance, one thought-provoking study questioned the commonly held belief that timber is inherently more sustainable than concrete. The research reveals that the sustainability of timber buildings significantly hinges on their design, raising important considerations for architects and builders alike. 🌱 Other fascinating studies delve into critical factors for enhancing the quality of Finnish housing, as well as urban studies on how green infrastructure can bolster urban resilience. 🏡🏙️ At this point, I would like to express my gratitude to all the other co-guest editors Sofie Pelsmakers, Mari-Sohvi Miettinen, Iida Kalakoski, and Raul Castaño de la Rosa. Thank you for sharing such deep insights into your work and for taking me on board in this journey. 🙏 On a personal note, I’m also proud to announce that one of the articles for my doctoral dissertation was published in this issue. Along with Satu Huuhka, I explored the construction and demolition activities in the Finnish cities of Vantaa and Tampere, investigating how they correlate spatially and temporally. We found that population growth drives an increase in residential building stock, but the impact on housing typologies varies based on factors such as urban density. Given the limited availability of land for new construction, this growth places pressure on existing buildings, particularly non-residential ones. The types of buildings that are demolished as a result of these developments depend on a variety of factors, including the economic structure of the city and the spatial distribution of buildings. Although the material intensities for the Finnish building stock are still under-researched, our study offers initial insights into how various factors influence both the quantitative and qualitative dynamics of building (and material) inflows and outflows. You can find my article under: https://lnkd.in/dGXwpyXG 🏗️📊

Architectural excellence is par for the course in the #design of this building. #structures