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New opportunities for solving the challenges of contemporary architecture occur as a result of advances in the design and new building technologies, as well as the development of new materials. Many of the changes are motivated by a drive towards eco-architecture, trying to harmonise architectural products with nature. Another important issue is the adaptation of the architectural design to the natural environment, learning from nature and traditional construction techniques.
Contemporary architecture is at the threshold of a new stage of evolution, deeply influenced by the advances in information and computer systems and the development of new materials and products, as well as construction processes that will drastically change the industry.
Never before in history have architects and engineers had such a range of new processes and products open to them. In spite of that, the construction industry lags behind all others in taking advantage of a wide variety of new technologies. This is understandable, due to the inherent complexity and uniqueness of each architectural project. Advances in computer and information systems, including robotics, offers the possibility of developing new architectural forms, construction products and building technologies which are just now starting to emerge.
Changes have also taken place in the way modern society works and lives, due to the impact of modern technologies. Patterns of work have been disrupted and changed, affecting transportation and the home environment. The demand is for a new type of habitat that can respond to the changes and the consequent requirements in terms of the urban environment.
This volume originates from the 8th International Conference on Harmonisation between Architecture and Nature and deals with topics such as building technologies, design by passive systems, design with nature, cultural sensitivity, life cycle assessment, resources and rehabilitation and many others including case studies from around the world.
Contents
Section 1: Design with nature
Nature-inspired architecture of Laurie Baker and Toyo Ito: A comparison; Prediction of thermal comfort and energy behaviour through natural-based solutions implementation: A case study in Badajoz, Spain; Symbiont: Flora and fauna as inhabitants of architecture
Section 2: Methodological approaches
Probing potentials of digital and physical modelling in construction courses; Developing a pedagogical model for biophilic design: An integrative conjecture mapping and action research approach; Human perception and aesthetics of facades; Influence of mathematical composition for public space in the experience of users: Alejandro Zohn's work
Section 3: Energy-driven building design
Lighting in corridors influencing the switching on of electric lighting in classrooms: Need for educational actions; Building integrated photovoltaic solutions in arid climates:
Experimental analysis of copper indium gallium selenide and crystalline silicon modules integrated as ventilated facades; Hygrothermal performance analysis of traditional timber-framed houses in Turkey; Green facades: Benefits, indicators and design parameters; Thermophysical and mechanical properties of compressed earth blocks
containing fibres: By product of okra plant and polymer waste
Section 4: Sustainable cities and sites regeneration
Sustainable habitat in Burkina Faso: Social trajectories, logics and motivations for the use of compressed earth blocks for housing construction in Ouagadougou; Sustainable cities indices in modern architecture: A comparative study in UAE
