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Modern urban terraced houses or row houses emerged in Europe from the 17th century onwards. Usually two to three storeys high and with a garden at the back, they formed the traditional urban block. In Brussels, this bourgeois form of housing took on a particularly varied and inspiring form - including the well-known Art Nouveau residences - and forms the DNA of the city to this day. This publication analyses 100 selected examples illustrating the emergence of the terraced house and its further development in other forms of housing. The result is a broad panorama and a history of the architecture and development of the city of Brussels with its particularly heterogenous cityscape.

Dynamic artificial light in museums In galleries and museums, one's perception of art, space, and atmosphere is largely determined by lighting. But which light settings should art and museum experts and exhibition designers choose, and on what basis are those choices made? Pioneering LED technologies make customized lighting scenarios possible, turning artificial light into an interactive material in museum architecture - not only in terms of design practice, but also in terms of real-time spatial experiences. Computer-controlled lighting technologies are breaking boundaries, allowing the individual to take full control of lighting design. Light Up explores the potential of dynamic artificial lighting technologies in museum architecture, offering new insights into the use of light in exhibition spaces. How LED technologies can be used to develop customized lighting scenarios Studies in the real context of art institutions as well as programming of interactive light simulations Documents the research project "White Cube Teleporter"

Portrait of Studio Hani Rashid Building on the previous volume Re: Futures (2017), Re: Action presents a selection of innovative designs by Studio Hani Rashid at the University of Applied Arts Vienna's Institute of Architecture. The selected projects address architectural strategies for ensuring vitality in cities and ecosystems as well as sustainable urban growth. In his studio, Hani Rashid, co-founder of the visionary New York firm Asymptote Architecture, focuses on architecture that responds to current and future ecological changes. Bringing together projects, texts, and conversations, the book highlights creative ways in which architecture can contribute to the development of a sustainable, progressive, and livable urban future. Innovative experimental architectural designs for vibrant cities and ecosystems Explores how architecture can respond to ecological changes With contributions by Hani Rashid, Anab Jain, Greg Lynn, Timothy Morton, Claudia Pasquero, and others

Bauhaus Earth and Pontifical Academy of Sciences conference, June 2022 The built environment is a critical factor in the climate equation. Approximately 40 percent of global emissions derive from the construction, operation, and demolition of human settlements. The 21st century must be the century of re-entanglement, where quintessential functions (housing, work, culture, recreation, etc.) are reintegrated within urban spaces; where socioeconomic and ecological systems form a mutually supportive network of networks; and where past, present, and future are perceived as interwoven waves in the river of time. Fortunately, opportunities exist to transform the built environment from a carbon source to a carbon sink through, e.g. timber construction high-rise buildings, circular bioeconomy methods, AI-assisted design, smart recycling technology, multifunctional land use, integrated regional resource management, and community-based urban development, to name just a few. This volume compiles the papers presented by world-renowned scientists, architects, spatial planners, activists, and policy makers at the Reconstructing the Future for People and Planet conference, held at the Vatican in June 2022. First publication of the Bauhaus Earth think tank Ideas to transform the anthropocene Contributions by Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Ursula von der Leyen, Edgar Pieterse, Francesca Bria, Xu Tiantian, Shigeru Ban, Sheela Patel, Ana María Durán Calisto, and many others We look forward to the re-entanglement of our cities with the ingenuity of nature's systems, and to forging closer alliances across Built by Nature, Bauhaus Earth, and all our partners in this endeavor. Donald Brenninkmeijer, Chair Built by Nature, Chair Laudes Foundation Investment Committee Leslie Johnston, CEO, Laudes FoundationJames Drinkwater, Head of Built Environment, Laudes Foundation

A pioneer of architectural history Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky (1897-2000) entered the modernist canon with her "Frankfurt Kitchen." She is also considered a pioneer of social architecture, a women's rights activist, and, last but not least, a heroine of the resistance to the Nazi dictatorship. In this book, available in English for the first time, recent research in the fields of art history, contemporary history, pedagogy, and gender studies provides a nuanced picture of Schütte-Lihotzky, whose estate is archived at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. The volume explores her rich architectural oeuvre, her transnational experiences and professional networks, her political development as a Communist, and her current reception. It breaks through the mythology to present a rounded picture of Schütte-Lihotzky, an icon of architectural history. First comprehensive publication on Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky in English Cross-disciplinary research contributions by renowned authors; foreword by Juliet Kinchin Illuminates Schütte-Lihotzky's fascinating work alongside the Frankfurt Kitchen

Solid matter. Monolithic and homogeneous concepts for a circular approach to architecture. In response to climate change, architects have been seeking a contemporary expression for durable, solid and homogeneous wall structures made of clay, wood, brick, concrete and recycled materials. This book follows 25 projects to analyze construction methods that predominantly involve materials that have a single origin and can be easily dismantled. It looks at a variety of different ways and scales in which architects have dealt with issues of mass and materiality, both in terms of design and construction. Structured according to the specific materials, the book allows direct comparisons, and renders visible solid building typologies and forms. Numerous drawings, developed especially for this book, document the projects. Two essays as well as interviews with Pepe Marquez and Arno Richter examine the strategies and background of monolithic architecture and solid construction methods. Solid building materials and their contribution to climate protection and sustainability Analytical presentations of single-variety and demountable construction methods Insights into research and applications of the materials

Festgestaltung fordert zum Experiment auf! Die MAK-Schau DAS FEST verlebendigt Kunst-, Kultur- wie Sozialgeschichte(n). Das Buch zur Ausstellung versammelt die Expertisen des MAK-Teams sowie jene namhafter Autor:innen und vertieft dabei wesentliche Aspekte künstlerischer Festgestaltung. Feste als Inspiration: vom Happening bis zur religiösen Feier Mit Beiträgen von Chiara Baldini, Brigitte Felderer, Lilli Hollein, Werner Oechslin u.v.m. Publikation zur gleichnamigen Ausstellung im MAK, 14.12.2022-7.5.2023 Autor:innen des Buches: Chiara Baldini, Portugal/Italien Bogomir Doringer, Niederlande/Serbien Brigitte Felderer, Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien Werner Oechslin, Stiftung Bibliothek Werner Oechslin, Einsiedeln Peter Sandbichler, Wien Olga Wukounig, Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien Lilli Hollein, Rainald Franz, Sebastian Hackenschmidt, Kathrin Pokorny-Nagel, Anne-Katrin Rossberg, Lara Steinhäußer, Bärbel Vischer, Mio Wakita-Elis, Marlies Wirth, MAK, Wien

Klassiker erstmals in deutscher Sprache Gartengestaltung ist eine wichtige Komponente der traditionellen chinesischen Kunst und lässt sich bis in das 1. Jahrtausend v. Chr. zurückverfolgen. Seither hat sich ein weltweit einzigartiger Stil herausgebildet. Parallel zur Anlage immer wieder neuer und einzigartiger Gärten haben sich seit Jahrhunderten auch Gelehrte mit diesem Thema aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln beschäftigt. Das vorliegende Buch vom international anerkannten Experten Chen Congzhou ist ein Klassiker in der Literatur über chinesische Gartenkunst. Chen unterteilt chinesische Gärten in zwei Arten, in jene zur statischen Betrachtung und jene zur dynamischen Betrachtung. In Ersteren gibt es viele Plätze, auf denen man sich aufhalten und den Garten auf sich wirken lassen kann. Letztere sind in der Regel mit längeren Spazierwegen ausgestattet. Gemeinsam ist allen idealen chinesischen Gärten, dass sie nach dem Prinzip angelegt sind, dass weniger manchmal mehr ist, und so ein Gefühl der Unendlichkeit hervorgerufen wird. Die vorliegende deutsche Erstausgabe wurde von Chen Congzhou von 1978 bis 1982 geschrieben und in fünf Essays, nacheinander erschienen im Journal of Tongji University, veröffentlicht. Sie wurden aufgrund der anhaltenden Nachfrage zunächst als limitierte einfache und bilderlose Buchausgabe für die Studierenden der Universität zusammengefasst und schließlich als Buch mit über 20 Fotos, 10 Zeichnungen und chinesischer Kalligrafie von Jiang Qiting veröffentlicht. Chen Congzhou (1918-2000) war Experte in chinesischer Architektur und Gartengeschichte. Er setzte sich für die Erhaltung der natürlichen Umwelt und die Restaurierung vieler historischer Bauten ein. Seine zahlreichen Veröffentlichungen über traditionelle chinesische Gebäude und Gärten wurden auch ins Englische übersetzt. Kurze Geschichte chinesischer Gartenbaukunst Handliches Buchformat mit Kalligrafie, über 20 Fotos und 10 Handzeichnungen der schönsten Gärten Geschrieben für alle, die Freude an Gartenkunst haben

In this planning guide, the renowned lighting designer Ulrike Brandi documents all her findings on the topics of lighting design, daylight, sustainability and healthy living spaces. It is a challenge to create holistic lighting design in times of advancing mechanization, but it is the right thing to do in terms of achieving sustainability in the use of light and energy. The renowned lighting designer Ulrike Brandi explains this attitude with the words, "It's better to make the most of natural light from the start, rather than compensating with artificial light afterwards". The guideline Light Nature Architecture proves how essential, but also simple, it is to integrate natural light into architectural planning and thus into the design of healthy and pleasant living and working environments. This richly illustrated handbook is structured based on natural light phenomena and combines Ulrike Brandi's wealth of experience, theoretical principles, and design methods to create a reference work and source of inspiration. Richly illustrated basic work for holistic lighting design Insight into the extensive practical experience and the individual approach of the renowned lighting designer Ulrike Brandi Source of inspiration for professional planners, architects and laypeople Available in English and German (Licht Natur Architektur, ISBN 9783035624083)

In den vergangenen Jahren haben Baumschlager Eberle Architekten ihren internationalen Erfolgskurs fortgesetzt. In den Jahren 2010 bis 2020 entstanden über 600 Bauten, Projekte und Wettbewerbe, darunter Wohnbauten, Krankenhäuser, Firmenzentralen, Hochschulbauten und nicht zuletzt das Haus 2226, das ganz ohne Klimatechnik auskommt. Das Buch dokumentiert in Form eines kommentierten Werkverzeichnisses in chronologischer Reihenfolge alle Projekte, Wettbewerbe und Studien dieser Jahre. Über 50 realisierte Bauten werden ausführlicher behandelt, 14 der wichtigsten davon werden vertieft mit zahlreichen Bildern, Plänen, Materialien und einem detaillierten Text präsentiert. Darüber hinaus befassen sich drei Essays und drei Interviews mit den zentralen Themen Dichte, Ressourcen und Open Building.

Urban riverbanks are attractive locations and highly prized recreational environments. However, they must meet the requirements of flood control, open space design and ecology at the same time, often a challenging task for the designer in very confined spaces. The book, the result of a study lasting several years, subjects more than 60 exemplary projects to a comparative analysis. The result is a systematic catalogue of strategies and innovative design tools. The designer and planner thus obtains an overview of the range of design possibilities. Eight new case studies from China, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland were selected and added for the enlarged edition of this reference work on riverbank design.

There is a long tradition of using wood as a distinct and ecologically sound building material. Wooden architecture conveys for today's world the breadth of knowledge held in Western and Eastern cultures about the creative use of this unique material. The typical technique of building with wood, joinery, requires that elements are connected only by the skillful interlocking of the constructive parts. In this book, the history of wooden architecture is described in detail using hundreds of examples from Japan, China and Europe. From a holistic understanding, a picture emerges that is informative for architects, and designers, reopens an almost lost world to builders, and will enthrall laypeople. Also available in a German edition (ISBN 978-3-0356-2479-3)

"What does the landscape architect actually do as a designer?"The authors of this book investigate this question, which only seems easy - and address some fundamental ideas about design in landscape architecture: What resources are available for designing open spaces? What role do natural conditions play? What principles are applied?This book identifies and analyses the elements that come together to create landscape architecture. Based on their experience in practice and education, the authors reveal the core components of landscape design. In the introduction to the new edition, Stefan Bernard opens up about the book's origins and reflects on its continuing importance for the design of high-quality outdoor spaces.

Paper and cardboard as sustainable building materials are currently the subject of research and testing. They can be produced inexpensively, are made from renewable raw materials and are completely recyclable. The focus of their application is on temporary uses, such as for transitional schools, emergency shelters or "microhomes". Properly protected from moisture and fire, the material proves to be durable. Design and aesthetic qualities are by no means neglected, as case studies by Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban demonstrate: the Chengdu Elementary School, the Paper Concert Hall in Aquila or the Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch all provided a sign of hope after devastating earthquakes. This introduction explains the technology of building with cardboard and paper and shows a wide range of examples.

The two volumes provide an overview of dynamic and adaptive building components in architecture, a field of growing importance in view of the complex demands placed on today's buildings. The focus is on the following challenges: How can the energy demand of buildings be reduced? How can usage possibilities be expanded? How can dynamic movements in buildings be mapped, absorbed and controlled? The spectrum of designs presented ranges from movable elements for the use of solar energy or dynamic light designs to components that can be swivelled, rotated, folded or flapped. The contributors show innovative solutions from leading architects worldwide.

Die beiden Bände geben eine Übersicht über dynamische und adaptive Bauteile in der Architektur, die angesichts komplexer Anforderungen an heutige Gebäude von wachsender Bedeutung sind. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei die folgenden Herausforderungen: Wie kann der Energiebedarf von Gebäuden reduziert werden? Wie lassen sich Nutzungsmöglichkeiten erweitern? Wie können dynamische Bewegungen in Gebäuden abgebildet, aufgenommen und gelenkt werden? Das Spektrum der vorgestellten Konstruktionen reicht von beweglichen Elementen für die Nutzung von Sonnenenergie oder dynamischen Lichtgestaltungen bis zu Bauteilen, die sich schwenken, rotieren, falten oder klappen lassen. Gezeigt werden innovative Lösungen führender Architekten weltweit.

Städte verändern sich fortwährend. Was häufig bleibt, sind Keller als unterirdische Gebäudeteile, die dem Modernisierungsdruck und Zerstörungsereignissen weniger ausgesetzt sind. Damit ist die historische Kellerschicht vielerorts Träger oberirdisch bereits verlorener Informationen. Mit welchen Methoden kann diese Quelle erschlossen werden? Welche Forschungsfragen können mit den in den Kellern erhaltenen Befunden beantwortet werden? Renommierte Forscher*innen diskutieren aktuelle Herangehensweisen und Ergebnisse anhand verschiedener Fallbeispiele. Besonderes Augenmerk liegt dabei auf Aspekten der Stadtbauforschung und der Frage, inwieweit die Transformation von Kellern Stadtentwicklungsprozesse widerspiegelt.

Sustainability is to become the guiding principle of social action and economic activity. At the same time, its ways and means are far from clear. As a holistic praxis, sustainability must combine technical and material as well as social, economic, ecological and also ethical strategies, which have multiple complex interactions and all too often also conflicting goals and priorities. In no other field can these be better observed, addressed and influenced than in architecture and building. Each volume of "Building Better - Less - Different" details two fundamental areas of sustainability and explores their specific dynamics and interactions. After introductory overviews, innovative methods and current developments are described and analysed in in-depth essays, international case studies and pointed commentaries. The sustainability criteria of efficiency ("better"), sufficiency ("less") and consistency ("different") form the framework for each book. The first volume presents concepts, methods and examples of circularity in construction and the economy. Urban mining and circular construction are two approaches to the challenges that architecture and urban design are facing, using techniques such as mono-material construction and design for disassembly, and tools such as materials passports and databases. The circular economy is not solely about recycling but encompasses a wide range of strategies from local community projects to new ownership and service models and steering mechanisms such as carbon fees and dividends.

Strategies for the design process considering emotions. How does design make the indestructible character of a drill tangible? Why does a brand become a trusted friend? And what emotions should intelligent gardening tools actually radiate? The accurate communication and design of emotional worlds remain one of the greatest challenges for companies and professional design. Designing Emotion offers practical support here. Based on current research from neuroscience and psychology, the book presents tools for systematically analysing emotions and controlling them through precise use of form, colour and material. In addition to case studies and interviews, this edition offers insights into the design practice of successful companies. Provides professional design instruments for influencing emotions Includes a folding poster for the use of "emotion grid" With exclusive interviews, practical examples and analyses Available in English and German (Emotion gestalten, ISBN 9783035623840)

Materials and the myriad technologies that have been developed to manipulate them are of essential relevance to product designers, architects, artists and stylists, as they represent the starting point for every product and every architectural work. The book is an encyclopaedic compendium of around 1,000 terms in this field, from aerogel to marble to zirconium. It features traditional and frequently used materials, as well as new and unexpected ones. Their respective advantages and disadvantages are precisely described. In addition, terms related to production processes, such as upcycling or tanning, or that describe the properties of materials or are closely related to the topic have also been included.

How design students learn sustainably How do I teach design? Why is listening so important? What can we learn from other disciplines and cultures and from each other? Answers to these and other questions are offered by Sven Ingmar Thies and his 24 interviewees, who are all united by a single wish: that their students should experiment, experience, and grow as designers. This book allows teachers of graphic design, design theory, game development, industrial design, and behavioral research from China, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Austria, and the USA to each have their say. The in-depth conversations are complemented by a comprehensive reflection and sample assignments. This is a book for teachers and students alike that offers insights into the experiences of others, as well as inspiration for teaching, learning, and professional practice. New teaching methods & practical suggestions A comparison of the experiences of 24 design teachers from six countries Fritz Frenkler, Gesche Joost, Rathna Ramanathan, Stefan Sagmeister, Kashiwa Sato, Erik Spiekermann, and others in conversation

What do the work processes of a neurosurgeon and a painter have in common? Applying the notions of "Design", "Gestaltung", and "Formatività", this book sheds new light on processes of formation and transformation in the material world we live in.Scholars from the fields of history, philosophy, psychology, media, and cultural studies question established processes of giving form, while artists, designers, engineers, and scientists describe their creative processes. This book provides its readers with an overview of the spectrum of "philosophies of making" and invites them to reflect on their own creative process, its possibilities, and associated responsibilities to the environment, and ultimately to express these in action. There has never been a more urgent need to develop a new relationship between matter and form. . Discussing and expanding the definitions of "Design", "Gestaltung", and "Formatività". Leading international theorists write about the relationship between matter and form. A collection of new texts and first English translation of key texts

Building with straw bales is a technique pioneered a century ago in the state of Nebraska. In recent years there has been a renaissance in the use of straw as a building material largely in the American Southwest, but also in Canada, Australia, France, Holland, Germany, Austria and China. Straw is a renewable resource with excellent insulating properties. It is a cheap and easy-to-use option for self-builders, and even large-scale structures can be erected using timber framework filled with straw. This book is a practical, hands-on guide to building with straw. Fire safety, protection against moisture, damp, pests and parasites are treated in detail. Numerous on-site photos document the process of assembly and construction step by step. 30 exemplary international projects illustrate the wide spectrum of design possibilities with straw.

The mind's eye as a design principle Lucius Burckhardt (1925-2003) outlined his theory of the "smallest possible intervention" back in the early 1980s. The idea of minimal intervention runs through his entire oeuvre, from his critique of urbanism to the science of walking. The "smallest possible intervention" denotes a planning theory that assumes two "views" within landscape design: that which is actually visible and that in our mind's eye. The theory of the minimal intervention means not interfering excessively with the existing landscape, but instead working with the landscape in our minds to develop an aesthetic understanding of the environment. In this book, available for the first time in English, the Swiss sociologist applies this formula to many areas of design. Intellectual distillation of Lucius Burckhardt's theories available for the first time in English Exploration of the relationships between planning and building Rationalization and needs