Tectonic Ecologies in Architecture: A critical perspective in a time of transition

Anne Beim

doi:10-1201/9781315229126

Tectonic Ecologies in Architecture: A critical perspective in a time of transition

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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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Structures and Architecture : Bridging the gap and crossing borders
Editors	Paulo J.S. Cruz
Number of pages	16
Volume	1
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	CRC Press/Balkema
Publication date	2019
Edition	1
Pages	11-27
ISBN (Print)	978-1-138-03599
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-138-03599-7, 978-1-315-22912-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10-1201/9781315229126
Publication status	Published - 2019
Event	ICSA2019: 4th International Conference on Structures & Architecture - Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 24 Jul 2019 → 26 Jul 2019 Conference number: 4 http://www.icsa2019.arquitectura.uminho.pt

Conference

Conference	ICSA2019
Number	4
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Lisbon
Period	24/07/2019 → 26/07/2019
Internet address	http://www.icsa2019.arquitectura.uminho.pt

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

Keywords

architecture
tectonic theory
tectonic ecology
construction
Building Culture
environmental design

Artistic research

No

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2 Organisation and participation in conference
1 Lecture and oral contribution

Circular Construction: Materials Architecture Tectonics
Anne Beim (Lecturer)
27 Apr 2021
Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
ICSA2019
Anne Beim (Speaker)
24 Jul 2019 → 26 Jul 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation and participation in conference
Informing Sustainble Architecture
Anne Beim (Speaker) & Lotte Bjerregaard Jensen (Organizer)
18 May 2018
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation and participation in conference

2 Book chapter
1 Article in proceedings
1 Journal article

Ecologies of Tectonics? Three Statements About Contemporary Tectonics
Beim, A., 2023, In: TAD - Technology | Architecture + Design. Volume 7, 1, p. 20-23 4 p., 1.
Publications: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Biogenic Construction: Thatched building facades for the green transition
Beim, A., Ejstrup, H., Lønberg Petersen, T., Østerby Arnfred, L., Larsen, K. H., Kaarup, J. & Munch-Petersen, P., 29 Sept 2022, Cycles: Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa. Prado, P. & Ignacio Alonso, P. (eds.). 1 ed. Lisbon: circo de ideias, Vol. 1. p. 17-20 4 p. ( four books collection of Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2022, curated by Diogo Burnay and Cristina Veríssimo: Cycles, Retroactive, Visionaries and Multiplicity.; No. 1, Vol. 1-4).
Publications: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › 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

3 Finished

Bæredygtighedsparadokset
Beim, A., Sköld, S. & Sørensen, N. L.
01/03/2017 → 31/12/2017
Project: Consultancy
Træ[Arkitektur] anno 2050 – de arkitektoniske udviklingspotentialer ved anvendelse af træ i byggeriet
Beim, A., Callisen Friis, N. & Vibæk, K. S.
01/01/2013 → 31/12/2013
Project: Research

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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

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Tectonic Ecologies in Architecture: A critical perspective in a time of transition. / Beim, Anne.
Structures and Architecture: Bridging the gap and crossing borders. ed. / Paulo J.S. Cruz. Vol. 1 1. ed. London: CRC Press/Balkema, 2019. p. 11-27 (Structure and Architecture; No. 1, Vol. 1).

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