scholarly journals Moving Forwards,  Looking Backwards:  Re-Contextualising Maori Concepts and Understandings of the Living Environment.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Hana Scott
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Window Of Opportunity ◽  
Sustainable Architecture ◽  
Environmentally Sensitive ◽  
Unique Relationship

<p>Māori have a unique relationship with the built as a living environment; it is a being—an ancestor, to be respected. Michael Linzey in his essay; ‘Speaking to and talking about Māori Architecture’, distinguishes Maori understandings of architecture and their relationship with the environment from westernised understandings. This reading by Linzey highlights Māori treatment of architecture as a respected ancestor with whom Māori engage in a dialogue. This dialogue enables Māori to participate with their built and natural environment in a personal and intimate way. A study of the unique relationship Māori have with their built and living environment provides us with an opportunity to learn to engage with our surroundings in a more sensitive and respectful manner, that would contribute to our current and urgent search and need for not just a sustainable architecture, but one that facilitates and sustains our relationships with each other, and the built and natural environment. This study embraces this window of opportunity suggested by Linzey’s essay and looks backwards to explore Māori concepts and values within the built environment. Could this unique relationship Māori have with their living environment be useful to architecture, and if our approach to design took on these understandings could it lend itself to helping to establish a more people, place and environmentally sensitive architecture?</p>

scholarly journals Moving Forwards,  Looking Backwards:  Re-Contextualising Maori Concepts and Understandings of the Living Environment.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Hana Scott
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Window Of Opportunity ◽  
Sustainable Architecture ◽  
Environmentally Sensitive ◽  
Unique Relationship

<p>Māori have a unique relationship with the built as a living environment; it is a being—an ancestor, to be respected. Michael Linzey in his essay; ‘Speaking to and talking about Māori Architecture’, distinguishes Maori understandings of architecture and their relationship with the environment from westernised understandings. This reading by Linzey highlights Māori treatment of architecture as a respected ancestor with whom Māori engage in a dialogue. This dialogue enables Māori to participate with their built and natural environment in a personal and intimate way. A study of the unique relationship Māori have with their built and living environment provides us with an opportunity to learn to engage with our surroundings in a more sensitive and respectful manner, that would contribute to our current and urgent search and need for not just a sustainable architecture, but one that facilitates and sustains our relationships with each other, and the built and natural environment. This study embraces this window of opportunity suggested by Linzey’s essay and looks backwards to explore Māori concepts and values within the built environment. Could this unique relationship Māori have with their living environment be useful to architecture, and if our approach to design took on these understandings could it lend itself to helping to establish a more people, place and environmentally sensitive architecture?</p>

scholarly journals Picture-Frustration Test to Assess Environmental Attitudes of Residents Exposed to Aircraft Noise from Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2016
Author(s):  
Thulan Nguyen ◽  
Sonoko Kuwano ◽  
Ichiro Yamada ◽  
Takashi Yano ◽  
Makoto Morinaga
Keyword(s):  
Natural Environment ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Aircraft Noise ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
International Airport ◽  
Acoustic Surveys ◽  
Rural Sites ◽  
Residents Attitudes ◽  
Different Levels

Expanding transport systems for life convenience and preserving the natural environment are essential but conflicting human activities. The operational expansion after the opening of a new terminal building at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport was followed by changes in aircraft noise exposure. A series of socio-acoustic surveys were conducted around the airport, revealing different levels of noise annoyance responses in the surveyed sites. To clarify this discrepancy and to explore people’s true feelings, the Picture-Frustration test was conducted to assess attitudes toward the airport, aircraft noise, living environment, and awareness of environmental protection in the communities around the airport. A total of 321 responses were obtained. The results showed a significant variation in attitudes toward the airport and natural environment among residents in different areas. Urban residents preferred natural environment more than those living in rural and mixed sites, who desired harmony between nature and life convenience. Residents in rural sites raised more complaints about aircraft noise effects on sleep than those in the other sites. Factors of occupations and gardening activities did not affect residents’ attitudes toward the airport. The attitudes of the participants varied depending on the exposure noise levels. It was suggested that using multiple questioning methods is necessary to certify the true opinions and aspirations of people living in the project area and ensure sustainable development.

scholarly journals An insight into the quality of internal built environment in Vladivostok. Part 1: Studying background radiation in residential premises

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-47
Author(s):  
Vladimir A. Drozd ◽  
Valery V. Temchenko ◽  
Yuri V. Chubov ◽  
Vladimir N. Kustov ◽  
Kirill S. Golokhvast
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Background Radiation ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Apartment Buildings ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Background Gamma Radiation

Introduction. The article addresses background gamma radiation in residential premises of apartment buildings in Vladivostok. This study is based on earlier research undertakings focused on the sick building syndrome (SBS), which proves its high relevance. The research is focused on the intensity of background gamma radiation in the residential premises of apartment buildings in Vladivostok. New data obtained in the course of the field experiments, the scale of their analysis, the coverage of substantive issues concerning radiation intensity and its monitoring in residential buildings guarantee the novelty of this research project. These findings also have a practical value that deals with environmental safety. Materials and methods. Onsite examinations were conducted in the form of background gamma radiation measurements taken in versatile apartment buildings, built at different times and made of different materials. Results. This section contains analytical information about the lack of influence of the location of apartment buildings on background radiation inside the apartments examined within the framework of this research project. Measurement results represent a range of values depending on construction materials used. Principal regularities, derived from the measurement results, are based on the time of operation of residential buildings, which is of practical importance. Conclusions. Patterns of influence of building parameters on background radiation inside apartments allow to assess the condition of residential buildings. Background radiation information can be entered into BIM databases and used to formulate the approach to the design of buildings and urban infrastructure so that they were focused on their residents and users. Background radiation research findings, entered into the database and contributed to design algorithms which are customized to the needs of urban residents, will enable designers to project the overall quality of the living environment encompassing the built environment analyzed in this article and other nearby buildings and structures located in Vladivostok.

scholarly journals Site selection of ecological buildings from the perspective of Chinese geomantic omen

2021 ◽  
Vol 308 ◽  
pp. 02023
Author(s):  
Lang Du ◽  
Yue Sheng ◽  
Jianing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Modern Architecture ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Good Living ◽  
The Times ◽  
Selection Of

Geomantic theory is a natural science integrating geophysics, hydrogeology, astrology, meteorology, environmental landscape science, architecture, ecology, and human life information science. Its purpose is to carefully examine and understand the natural environment, to use and transform the nature, to create a good living environment, to win the best time, place, and people, to achieve the perfect realm of the unity of nature and man. In today’s rapid economic development and social progress, how to effectively combine architectural geomantic omen with contemporary architectural design is the concrete embodiment of modern geomantic omen culture keeping pace with The Times, and is also an important subject faced by Chinese traditional culture to benefit contemporary people and promote economic development. This paper combines Chinese geomantic omen with modern architecture and discusses the site selection of modern architecture under the guidance of geomantic omen based on the current ecological environment construction. This paper studies the site selection of ecological buildings under the guidance of geomantic omen, which provides a new idea for the application of ancient geomantic omen in the future site selection of buildings. To treat Chinese geomantic culture correctly, Chinese architecture, as the carrier of Chinese culture, should inherit critically, explore its scientific essence, and use the past for the present or use it with a little modification. This paper attempts to learn from the traditional Chinese geomantic concepts, such as wind, air, sunshine, water, and so on, and apply them to the current ecological building site selection. According to the natural environment analysis, starting from the current actual environment, applying ancient geomantic in modern construction site, adjust measures to local conditions, such as mountain gives a new meaning, while retaining the maximum illumination area, environment, plant more traditional geomantic meaning, create more appropriate, good living environment, also accord with the demand of the national ecological construction. In this paper, the attitude of advancing with The Times to look at geomancy, let geomancy theory towards the direction of the development of the real society, which is the contemporary people to study geomancy, promote geomancy theory, use geomantic omen for the benefit of modern architecture of the main task.

The Influence of Regional Natural Environment on Yongning Mosuo’s Architectural Forms and Building Materials

2013 ◽  
Vol 368-370 ◽  
pp. 119-122
Author(s):  
Long Zhao ◽  
Ye Chao Zhang ◽  
Wen Tang ◽  
Qi Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Natural Environment ◽  
Yunnan Province ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
National Tradition ◽  
Natural Architecture ◽  
The Relationship

This article takes Mosuo's Muleng house (well structured wooden buildings) of Yongning which located at Ninglang County, Yunnan Province as an example to analyze the relationship between national tradition housing and regional natural environment. The analysis explores the relationship between the national architectures and living environment in the eyes of Mosuo to dig their thinking and logical way in the process of constructing Muleng house and the usage of natural architecture materials.

Introduction

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 557-558
Author(s):  
Gareth Doherty
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
The Future ◽  
Environmentally Sensitive

These short contributions from scholars and practitioners of architecture and the environment in the Arabian Peninsula, offer a variety of viewpoints on the future of the region's built environment. While each piece offers its own perspective, there is a clear consensus among the authors that the design of the future built environment needs to be more environmentally sensitive and human focused. Such a human focus encompasses individuals and the collective, local citizens and foreign-born residents, visitors and workers.

Towards a Sustainable Built Environment : Environmentally Concious Planning, Design and Construction

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norhayati Mahyuddin
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Ultimate Outcome ◽  
Design And Construction

Cities, urban areas and other built-up areas must possess a good healthy living environment which contributes to the general well-being of the regional and global environment. This can be achieved if buildings and other man-made objects are planned and designed in an environmentally appropriate fashion to promote sustainability. This paper is directed towards the ultimate outcome of providing a better built-environment. It reviews how we can enhance environmentally-concious planning, design and construction in the built environment involving all building professionals.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING AND TESTING AN ASSISTED LIVING ENVIRONMENT MODEL

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S637-S638
Author(s):  
Sarah D Holmes ◽  
Elizabeth Galik ◽  
Barbara Resnick
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Age In Place ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Environment Measurement

Abstract The assisted living (AL) environment plays an important role in supporting residents’ life satisfaction and helping them to age in place. Guided by ecological theory, the AL environment is multidimensional and has many interrelated components including staffing (e.g. direct care workers, nursing, activity staff), services provided (e.g. medical, mental health, pharmacy), amenities offered at the setting (e.g. beauty salon, computer room, exercise facilities), and built environment features (e.g. walkability). Moreover, evidence suggests that aspects of the AL environment can enhance or detract from the physical function, well-being, social engagement, and behavioral outcomes among residents. The purpose of this study was to develop and test an integrative AL environment measurement model that includes indicators of staffing, services, amenities, and the built environment. Baseline data was used from a study testing the Dissemination and Implementation of Function Focused Care in AL. A total of 54 AL facilities across three states were included in the sample. Settings ranged in size from 31 to 164 beds with an average size of 82.2 (SD=26.2) beds and the majority were for profit facilities (n=41, 74.5%). Structural equation modeling was used to test the proposed model. Results showed that the model fit the data (chi-squared/df=1.86, p&lt;.05; CFI=.858, RMSEA=.126). Having an integrative AL environment measurement model will advance future research that explores the impact of the environment on resident outcomes. In addition, findings from this study can inform interventions and programs designed to modify AL environments to optimize residents’ ability to age in place.

scholarly journals Contemporary built environment in the context of evolution of energy-efficient solutions in architecture

2018 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
pp. 01024
Author(s):  
Stanisława Wehle-Strzelecka
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Residential Development ◽  
Efficient Solutions ◽  
New Development ◽  
European Development ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Housing Estates

The article is concerned with the subject of energy consumption in construction; it also discusses problems related to creation of sustainable built environment and its links to the natural environment, with special emphasis placed on its links to climate. Selected contemporary European development directions and trends in solutions using solar energy in buildings have been discussed in the paper, as well as various projects, concepts and realisations, mostly related to residential development. The collected examples present the experiences of previous eras as well as their continuation contemporary realisations based on the possibilities of using innovative technologies in architecture within the framework of actions undertaken in European countries. They are to be found in various scales referring to whole districts, housing estates and housing complexes as well as individual buildings. They refer both to new development and to transformations of the existing infrastructure in the process of its restoration.

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