Tectonic ecologies in architecture: A critical perspective in a time of transition

Anne Beim

Tectonic ecologies in architecture: A critical perspective in a time of transition

Anne Beim

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Abstract

In a time where the ecological crisis is evident worldwide there is a need for a
deeper understanding of how architects and engineers can contribute for the better. To succeed in this we must address central questions: How to approach fundamentals in construction? How to engage with building industry and related industries, and how can we through new ways of construction support qualitative livable and fully sustainable built environments. Innovative designs or technologies based on existing practices cannot provide the answer. Altogether, we have to revisit, rethink and revise our understanding of materials, building techniques, and construction practices – we have to study historical building traditions, explore the intelligence of crafts, test the advantages of industrial production, and apply CAD/CAM wisely. We have to scrutinize all cultures of construction to extract the most viable promising ideas. This article
looks at tectonic ecologies as a way to critically approach this in architecture.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Titel	Structures and Architecture - Bridging the Gap and Crossing Borders : Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA 2019), July 24-26, 2019, Lisbon, Portugal
Redaktører	Paulo S. J. Cruz
Antal sider	1
Vol/bind	1
Udgivelsessted	London
Forlag	CRC Press/Balkema
Publikationsdato	24 jul. 2019
Udgave	1
Sider	25-26
ISBN (Trykt)	978-1-138-03599-7
ISBN (Elektronisk)	978-1-315-22912-6
Status	Udgivet - 24 jul. 2019
Begivenhed	ICSA2019: 4th International Conference on Structures and Architecture - Lisbon, Portugal Varighed: 24 jul. 2019 → 26 jul. 2019 Konferencens nummer: 4 http://www.icsa2019.arquitectura.uminho.pt

Konference

Konference	ICSA2019
Nummer	4
Land/Område	Portugal
By	Lisbon
Periode	24/07/2019 → 26/07/2019
Internetadresse	http://www.icsa2019.arquitectura.uminho.pt

Navn	Structure and Architecture
Nummer	1
Vol/bind	1
ISSN	2643-6698

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3 Foredrag og mundtlige bidrag
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Økologier i Arkitekturen – et kritisk tektonisk perspektiv
Beim, A. (Foredragsholder)
12 sep. 2025
Aktivitet: Tale eller præsentation › Foredrag og mundtlige bidrag
ICSA2019
Beim, A. (Taler)
24 jul. 2019 → 26 jul. 2019
Aktivitet: Deltagelse i eller arrangement af en begivenhed › Organisation af og deltagelse i konference

Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisbon - Research University Award
Beim, A. (Modtager), Andersen, H. E. (Modtager), Lønberg Petersen, T. (Modtager), Østerby Arnfred, L. (Modtager), Larsen, K. H. (Modtager), Munch-Petersen, P. (Modtager), Dragsted, A. (Modtager), Firkic, R. (Modtager), Hohlman, M. (Modtager), Gerner, T. (Modtager), Conijn, R. (Modtager), Koefoed, L. (Modtager), Kaarup, J. (Modtager) & Jonsen, S. J. (Modtager), 30 sep. 2022
Pris: Priser

5 Konferenceabstrakt til konference
1 Bog
1 Konferencebidrag i proceedings
1 Paper
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- 1 Working paper

Build for change: Prefabricated biogenic façade systems for extreme climates and beyond
Beim, A., 5 jun. 2026, (Accepteret/In press). 1 s.
Publikation: Konferencebidrag › Konferenceabstrakt til konference › Forskning › peer review
Radical Tectonics: A multi-scalar approach to material circularity through community empowerment, building re-use, and material regeneration
Bidragets oversatte titel: Radikal tektonik: Spørgsmålet om absolut bæredygtighed i bygningsstrukturer og arkitektur i klimakrisens tidTrubiano, F., Beim, A. & Meister, U., 6 jul. 2022, s. 131-132. 2 s.
Publikation: Konferencebidrag › Konferenceabstrakt til konference › Forskning › peer review
The UN Sustainable Development Goals as drivers for change: Dilemmas in architectural thinking
Bidragets oversatte titel: FN's bæredygtige verdensmål som drivere for forandring: Dilemmaer i arkitektonisk tænkningMossin, N. & Beim, A., 28 feb. 2021, (Accepteret/In press). 1 s.
Publikation: Konferencebidrag › Konferenceabstrakt til konference › Forskning › peer review

1 Afsluttet

Mod en tektonisk bæredygtig byggekultur
Beim, A. (Projektleder, organisatorisk), Jensen, T. B. (Projektdeltager), Stylsvig Madsen, U. (Projektdeltager), Egholm Jackson, O. (Projektdeltager), Bundgaard, C. (Projektkoordinator), Christiansen, K. (Projektkoordinator) & Bech-Danielsen, C. (Projektdeltager)
01/02/2010 → 31/01/2013
Projekter: Projekt › Forskning

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Beim, A. (2019). Tectonic ecologies in architecture: A critical perspective in a time of transition. I P. S. J. Cruz (red.), Structures and Architecture - Bridging the Gap and Crossing Borders: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA 2019), July 24-26, 2019, Lisbon, Portugal (1 udg., Bind 1, s. 25-26). CRC Press/Balkema.

Beim, Anne. / Tectonic ecologies in architecture : A critical perspective in a time of transition. Structures and Architecture - Bridging the Gap and Crossing Borders: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA 2019), July 24-26, 2019, Lisbon, Portugal. red. / Paulo S. J. Cruz. Bind 1 1. udg. London : CRC Press/Balkema, 2019. s. 25-26 (Structure and Architecture; Nr. 1, Bind 1).

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