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‘Do you fight against the water or do you live with the water?’ Dutch architect Koen Olthuis asked in 2023. With rising sea levels an issue the world over, architects like Olthuis and Bjarke Ingels are creating innovative potential solutions in places such as the Maldives and Busan. These projects form an intriguing contemporary reimagining of the type of water dwelling we in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia have practiced for millennia. But can they create a modern city? And do we have a choice? Read more at https://lnkd.in/gVdiwkdU #ovalpartnership #FloatingCities #SustainableArchitecture #UrbanInnovation #ClimateAdaptation #WaterCommunities #MaritimeHeritage #ArchitecturalTrends #FutureLiving

#Europan #E17 Special Mention in Eivissa (ES) -- IBIZA 360 -- by AS: Javier Estebala Alández (ES), Miguel Ruiz-Rivas Avendaño (ES) – architects "The project studies the island's traditional territorial organisation techniques, using eco-friendly methods that blend with the natural landscape. Addressing the housing crisis, it adopts low-density planning with high occupancy, maintaining the urban amenities while preserving the natural environment in daily life." #europan17 #livingcities2 #architecturecompetition #urbanplanning #urbanism #landscape #competition #architecturaldrawings #archilovers #axonometrics #eivissa #españa

Cities shifting from being concrete jungles to green solutions oases? 🏬🌿 🌏    In occasion of #WorldCitiesDay, let’s delve into the heart of future-proofing urbanism and meet the architects of change who are creating a blueprint for the cities of tomorrow 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXrRTpUX #ResilientCities #GreenCities #SustainableCities #WorldCitiesDay2024 Brussels Environment, MYRIAD-EU , IMPETUS 4 CHANGE, URBACT, #IntelligentCitiesChallenge

#Europan #E17 Runner-up in Eibar (ES) -- HYPER-TXONTA -- by AS: Gonzalo Pena Sancho (ES), Victoria Collar Ocampo (ES), Jon Garbizu Etxaide (ES), Diego Sologuren Martin (ES) – architects "Nowadays, urban environments have evolved into dynamic entities. Consequently, we posit that no singular system or dogma can offer a panacea to the intricacies of a multifaceted problem. In our Hyper-Txonta approach, emphasis was placed on mitigating the introduction of new constructions and their associated, foreseeable carbon footprints. This was achieved through the revitalization of the extant industrial real estate park in Eibar, leveraging Hyper-objects across various scales." #europan17 #livingcities2 #architecturecompetition #urbanplanning #urbanism #landscape #competition #architecturaldrawings #archilovers #axonometrics #eibar #españa

“Form not Content Dictates the “Smart” City” by Dhiru A. Thadani. “Future neighborhoods and cities must be designed as if there is no or little external energy available, similar to the places that tourists continue to admire and visit. Places that are livable without excessive energy demands and where beauty prevails. Environments where the urban pattern encourages walking as the primary form of transportation to access human needs. Where civic life thrives and daily human interaction is serendipitous.” Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dJQFCzdF #urbanism #traditionalarchitecture #traditionalurbanism #urbandesign #urbanplanning #smartcity #citymaking #architecture

Our latest paper ‘Cross examination of smart urbanism and Southern urbanism: A systematic literature review in search of ‘Southern smart urbanism’’ is now published in Cities. (open access) This paper systematically reviews the literature on smart urbanism and Southern urbanism to conceptualise smart cities in the Global South. Through a two-stage analysis, the paper highlights the gaps in theorising Southern smart urbanism around three areas – visioning, development, and planning; infrastructure and services; and social and community. https://lnkd.in/gxGqjsHZ Tooran Alizadeh Architecture, Design and Planning - University of Sydney

Urban Complex Block Seestadt, Vienna | Urban Development Project The Urban Complex Block is located in the vibrant and forward-thinking district of Seestadt, Vienna. The concept of the design draws inspiration from the community-oriented and sustainable urban planning principles of Seestadt. By integrating green spaces and modern infrastructure, the project aims to create a livable and vibrant urban environment that blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Basics of Urbanism - Real Location Project Mentored by : Dasara Pula Hamza

⛪ Adapting Historic Buildings into Homes 🏘️ Historic England has recently published a vital guide for converting historic buildings into residential properties. As these structures embody a blend of heritage and architectural finesse, such projects can significantly benefit our evolving housing landscape. The guide illuminates the delicate balance required in preserving the unique features of historical buildings while upgrading them for contemporary living. It provides essential insights on maintaining structural integrity, adhering to conservation principles, and complying with current building regulations. Such valuable resources are indispensable for our industry professionals, who strive to merge preservation with innovation. To read more about the guide, click the link in the comments below. 🔗⬇️ #HistoricBuildings #Housing #Construction

Speaking at COP 16 in the session on: Rethinking Urban Landscapes - Equity, Restoration and Resilience in Arid Regions. Amongst all the theory and policy discussions I wanted to present a practical example of the role of landscape architecture in the discourse. I shared the Caledonian Inner City Park, Pretoria, South Africa. A project approved by Council but as yet unbuilt. To make the point of our role as visionaries I quoted from Anne Winston Spirn’s 1984 book: The Granite Garden, Urban Nature and Human Design. An excellent book which never ages and was way ahead of the Nature Based Solutions buz ( every single presentation I heard included this phrase 😉). Here is her quote: ‘If cities are to become more liveable, it will be by design: not just through the design of built projects – homes and workplaces, gardens and parks, streets and sewer systems – but also through visions that may never be realised. …… Without visions to guide their development, cities will be shaped by the politics of expedience’