Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
10.1002/tal.472.abs
The task of the architect has always been to find a balance between art and science, between performance and beauty. Conventionally, talking about the science of architecture has meant a discussion of building structure and systems, and the effect those elements will have on a building's interior and immediate exterior environments. We have not traditionally regarded the science of architecture as something that has a far‐reaching effect on our neighbourhoods, our cities and our planet as a whole. But now we are rapidly approaching a critical juncture in our earth's history. Pollution is threatening our environment, our air quality, our water, our very way of life. Contrary to popular thinking, it is often buildings, not automobiles that are the largest environmental offenders. This is especially true in urban areas, where buildings are responsible for as much as 80% of carbon emissions. The design community must accept responsibility for curbing the dangerous levels of pollution generated by modern buildings, and create a built environment that exists in harmony with the natural world. But we cannot move backwards. We will need to make concessions, but we cannot expect society to operate in a world without modern conveniences and comforts. Instead, we must learn to work within these parameters. The buildings of the 21st century must move beyond performing programmatically and aesthetically. They must also perform efficiently and cleanly, and be powered by natural energy. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
10.1002/tal.472.abs
The task of the architect has always been to find a balance between art and science, between performance and beauty. Conventionally, talking about the science of architecture has meant a discussion of building structure and systems, and the effect those elements will have on a building's interior and immediate exterior environments. We have not traditionally regarded the science of architecture as something that has a far‐reaching effect on our neighbourhoods, our cities and our planet as a whole. But now we are rapidly approaching a critical juncture in our earth's history. Pollution is threatening our environment, our air quality, our water, our very way of life. Contrary to popular thinking, it is often buildings, not automobiles that are the largest environmental offenders. This is especially true in urban areas, where buildings are responsible for as much as 80% of carbon emissions. The design community must accept responsibility for curbing the dangerous levels of pollution generated by modern buildings, and create a built environment that exists in harmony with the natural world. But we cannot move backwards. We will need to make concessions, but we cannot expect society to operate in a world without modern conveniences and comforts. Instead, we must learn to work within these parameters. The buildings of the 21st century must move beyond performing programmatically and aesthetically. They must also perform efficiently and cleanly, and be powered by natural energy. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
A tall, green future
Gill, Gordon (Autor:in)
The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings ; 17 ; 857-868
01.12.2008
12 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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