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[HKIA Journal | Issue 79: Community] Community Public Space Transformation Melody H Yiu / Hendrik Tieben   Space+ is a placemaking project conceived by the non-profit agency Very Hong Kong and the School of Architecture of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), aiming to re-initiate and expand post-pandemic community life in public space. The aspiration is to develop a district network of “place-makers” across Hong Kong. While it is a valuable design exercise for students to gain hands-on experience in community design and making, this project is also an opportunity to think about our role in community design as architects and urban designers to create social impact through spatial interventions.This article offers two points of consideration, intending to initiate a disciplinary discussion on how to design for and engage with the community and the architect’s position as part of a larger collaborative community network.   For the full HKIA Journal, please visit https://lnkd.in/ghq8C-YK HKIA Journal Issue 80: Technology in Architecture is now calling for papers. The submission deadline for viewpoint essays and project showcases is on 18 October30 September 2024. More details at https://lnkd.in/gRMvhAfj #hkia #architecture #journal #community

Over the past four years, we've had an artist from Drawing Change visually represent the key takeaways from our conferences. This graphic was produced during the panel "Vancouver Community College: Indigenizing the urban built environment," sponsored by Vancouver Community College (VCC). Here are some of the key takeaways illustrated in the graphic: 1️⃣ Integrate History: Infuse the history of the land into new developments, weaving Indigenous stories into projects. 2️⃣ Urban Design Visibility: Acknowledge that Indigenous people have been invisible in urban design; engage with truth to transform the narrative. 3️⃣ Knowledge Co-Creation: Embrace co-creation and engagement with truth to transform narratives and bring Indigenous cultural expression to the built environment. 4️⃣ Cultural Integration: Explore ways to integrate Indigenous knowledge into standard practices in urban design. 5️⃣ Mentorship and Sharing: Prioritize mentorship, sharing space, and creating healthy environments in urban projects. 6️⃣ Collaborative Efforts: Showcase high collaborative efforts in projects, emphasizing the power of collective action. 7️⃣ Cultural Significance: Integrate cultural significance, like the canoe, into architecture; consider the identity and transportation modes of Indigenous communities.

Do you want to know a bit more about the relationship (or lack of) between urban design and social capital? See our new Open Access article led by MPhil student Monique Cowan:  https://lnkd.in/griWNCT7. This literature review mostly evidences a lack of contemporary relevant references contributing to this topic that does not fully address or reflect current industry practices and innovations. In addition, it shows that there is a need to shift focus globally. We need to incorporate multicultural references and case studies to learn from diverse contexts as well as multi-level collaborations between the designer and community to prepare for the different challenges that communities are currently grappling with. #urbandesign #socialcapital #neighborhooddesign #literaturereview

ARCHITEKTUR MACHT SCHULE! Our September/October newsletter focuses on how school buildings are always a reflection of societal development. We need spaces that promote social skills, encourage independence, and help children and young people find orientation in a rapidly changing world. In short, educational institutions today see themselves as "spaces for teams". A well-structured spatial framework where individuals collaborate in various configurations, along with areas for retreat to foster individual concentration or relaxation. These educational buildings and their outdoor spaces are places of encounter where children and young people can grow together, develop a sense of community, unleash creativity, and practice democracy. Some of our new school buildings illustrate what this can look like in practice. Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/de-Sahad Image: Kurt Hoerbst, Rudolf Steiner Schule, Vienna #dietrichuntertrifaller #dtflr #architecture #architektur #europeanarchitecture #sustainablearchitecture #nachhaltigkeit #sustainability #nachhaltigearchitektur #educationalarchitecture #bildungsarchitektur #education #bildung #school #schule #futuregeneration #sustainablefuture #nachhaltigezukunft #publicarchitecture #öffentlichearchitektur

Call for Contributions: Built Environment Education for Children and Youth Very happy to share with my network that the 8th International Conference for Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanis-ICCAUA 25 will host a special session for endeavors in Pedagogy and Practice related to Built Environment Education for Children and Youth; https://lnkd.in/dG8WnUsY If you have the passion of transmitting architecture to children, or in particpatory design including children, then join us with your insights in the conference presentations. Presentations can be both in person or online. Publication • Papers submitted to this special session will be published as a book chapter post the conference completion and after peer-review process. Topics of Interest • Papers are not only limited to educating youth about architecture, yet, extend to practices in architecture and urbanism involving children, best architectural practices for children and youth, highlights of research implemented on Children-Centered typologies, and the role of children in architectural design. Submission Guidelines • For Abstract and Paper template: https://lnkd.in/demDYXqY N.b. Please mention the session title after the Abstract body Important dates: https://lnkd.in/dfFeDZNd Registration: https://lnkd.in/dPJxSxQK

I am deeply impressed by the hospitality and enthusiasm of A/Prof. Manfredo Manfredni, Wendy Liu, PhD and Dr I-Ting Chuang of the School of Architecture and Planning, The University of Auckland for collaboration of organising the academic seminar today. Wendy Liu, PhD explained the impact of built environment features and qualities on walkability and health. Dr. I-Ting Chuang highlighted the green gap in terms of spatial inequality of accessibility to urban parks. Prof. Zhang Chunyang of the South China University of Technology shared her urban design reflectiosn based on the concept of health promotion. Prof. Ge Lun of the Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture elaborated the salutogenic theory, methodology and practice. #healthandwellbeing #walkability #builtenvironment #healthpromotion #salutogenictheory #sustainability

How are we building (or renovating) the next generation of schools to meet health, resilience and climate targets? Here’s a FREE online symposium designed to offer answers and demonstrate solutions… Sign up below (and share with your local school boards or design decisionmakers.)

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” - Winston Churchill, 1943 The link between intentional design and society is linear – because while architecture shapes our students, it’s the students that shape our future. And campuses worldwide are sparing no detail, specifying materials for both functionality and aesthetics. These elements breathe life into universities, building community and encouraging academic success. Don’t neglect the details. Check out our Education Brochure: https://buff.ly/3KqbrOo #Education #Architecture #HigherEd #Universities #IntentionalDesign #StudentSuccess #Academics #AcademicSuccess #BuildingCommunity #SCAD #BuildingMaterials #CSolutions #PeopleBuildingsBetter

Looking to host a democratic design competition, engage local residents in enhancing their neighbourhood, or a simple tool for pooling visual ideas during a creative meeting? 🤔 Tandeems.lv may be your answer! 😊 👉 We spoke to Karlis Jaunromans, architect and co-founder, to learn how the Latvian-made platform can help come up with creative solutions in the areas of design, urban planning, recycling and innovation. Read the full article here 👇 #labsoflatvia #startinlatvia #neighbourhood

Blaklash are looking forward to delivering an event that speaks to the inequity of climate impacts, the responsibility of the built environment in addressing these issues, and the demand for social justice in the face of climate change. Currently around the world, First Nations communities are experiencing the devastating impacts of climate change harder than any other group. Islands that hold song and story through time are sinking, grand plains of grass and migration are disappearing, and the disparity of self-determination in facing climate change in our communities are amplifying the many preventable issues to the loss of life and knowledge. To speak of climate change is to speak to the challenges our people face today. We endeavour for this conference to be a catalyst to demand ownership of the responsibility we all hold. may words drive action, not just aspiration. #climatechange #alwayswasalwayswillbe #architecture #landscapearchitecture #socialjustice