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

Publications: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Research › peer-review

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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	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
Editors	Paulo S. J. Cruz
Number of pages	1
Volume	1
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	CRC Press/Balkema
Publication date	24 Jul 2019
Edition	1
Pages	25-26
ISBN (Print)	978-1-138-03599-7
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-315-22912-6
Publication status	Published - 24 Jul 2019
Event	ICSA 2019 - International Conference in Structures and Architecture, Lisbon - Universidad di Minho, Guimaraes, Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 24 Jul 2019 → 26 Jul 2019 Conference number: 4 http://www.icsa2019.arquitetura.uminho.pt/Default.aspx?tabindex=1&tabid=1&lang=en-US&pageid=29

Conference

Conference	ICSA 2019 - International Conference in Structures and Architecture, Lisbon
Number	4
Location	Universidad di Minho, Guimaraes
Country	Portugal
City	Lisbon
Period	24/07/2019 → 26/07/2019
Internet address	http://www.icsa2019.arquitetura.uminho.pt/Default.aspx?tabindex=1&tabid=1&lang=en-US&pageid=29

Series	Structure and Architecture
Number	1
Volume	1
ISSN	2643-6698

Keywords

tectonics
ecology
architecture
architectural theory
building culture
Materiality

Artistic research

No

Access to Document

https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315229126

Activities

1 Organisation and participation in conference
1 Lecture and oral contribution

4th International Conference on Structures and architecture, 2019

Anne Beim (Speaker)

24 Jul 2019 → 26 Jul 2019

Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation and participation in conference

Arkitektur, Byggeri, Bæredygtighed

Anne Beim (Lecturer), , Natalie Mossin (Other), & Mikkel Kragh (Lecturer)

6 Jun 2019

Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution

Research Output

2 Conference abstract for conference
1 Book
1 Article in proceedings
1 Paper

Circular Tectonics? A critical discussion of how the architectural discipline can drive ecological continuity

Hvejsel, M. F. & Beim, A., 2019, p. 25-26. 1 p.

Publications: Contribution to conference › Conference abstract for conference › Research › peer-review

Circular Tectonics? A critical discussion of how the architectural discipline can drive ecological continuity

Hvejsel, M. F. & Beim, A., 24 Jul 2019, Structures & Architecture: Bridging the Gap and Crossing Borders. Cruz, P. J. S. (ed.). London: CRC Press/Balkema, Vol. 1. p. 51-58 8 p. (Structure and Architecture; No. 1, Vol. 1).

Publications: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review

Cirkulært Byggeri: Materiale Arkitektur Tektonik

Translated title of the contribution: Circular Construction: Materials Architecture TectonicsBeim, A., Ejstrup, H., Kjær Frederiksen, L., Hildebrand, L., Stylsvig Madsen, U., Munch-Petersen, P., Sköld, S., Zepernick Jensen, J. (ed.) & Arnfred, L. (ed.), 2019, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation, School of Architecture, KADK: The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation. 112 p.

Publications: Book / Anthology / Thesis / Report › Book

Open Access

Projects

1 Finished

Mod en tektonisk bæredygtig byggekultur

Beim, A., Jensen, T. B., Stylsvig Madsen, U., Egholm Jackson, O., Bundgaard, C., Christiansen, K. & Bech-Danielsen, C.

01/02/2010 → 31/01/2013

Project: Research

Cite this

Beim, A. (2019). Tectonic ecologies in architecture: A critical perspective in a time of transition. In P. S. J. Cruz (Ed.), 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 ed., Vol. 1, pp. 25-26). CRC Press/Balkema. Structure and Architecture, No. 1, Vol.. 1

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. editor / Paulo S. J. Cruz. Vol. 1 1. ed. London : CRC Press/Balkema, 2019. pp. 25-26 (Structure and Architecture; No. 1, Vol. 1).

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