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Bioclimatism in Architecture : an evolutionary perspective
Nguyen, Anh Tuan; Reiter, Sigrid
2017In International Journal of Design and Nature and Ecodynamics, 12 (1), p. 16-29
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Keywords :
Bioblimatic architecture; vernacular architecture; evolution; genetic optimization; green buildings; Eco-adaptive architecture; climate change
Abstract :
[en] Fundamentals of vernacular architecture have been used in bioclimatic architecture which has gradually become the inspiration of various movements in contemporary architecture. The study points out that the development of bioclimatism in architecture has followed the pattern of a natural evolutionary process in which “natural selection” is likely motivated by several factors, including resources and environment problems, and driven by different mechanisms including novel building design concepts and methods, new standards and codes, discoveries in building science and construction costs. This study is an effort aimed to clarify the evolution process of the bioclimatic approach in architecture over time and its influences on contemporary movements in architecture. The paper shows also that the evolutionary theory generated new scientific tools able to improve building design thanks to simulation-based optimization methods applied to building performances. Finally, this study investigates new motivations in the era of climate change whose effects are expected to introduce more challenges as well as more trends towards a sustainable built environment through the new concept of Eco-adaptive architecture.
Research center :
LEMA
Lepur : Centre de Recherche sur la Ville, le Territoire et le Milieu rural - ULiège
Disciplines :
Architecture
Author, co-author :
Nguyen, Anh Tuan
Reiter, Sigrid  ;  Université de Liège > Département ArGEnCo > Urbanisme et aménagement du territoire
Language :
English
Title :
Bioclimatism in Architecture : an evolutionary perspective
Publication date :
January 2017
Journal title :
International Journal of Design and Nature and Ecodynamics
ISSN :
1755-7437
eISSN :
1755-7445
Publisher :
WIT Press, Southampton, United Kingdom
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Pages :
16-29
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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