Intersecting disciplinary frameworks: the architecture and ecology of the city

Introduction: While many studies have explored the link between ecology and urban design, this paper examines two major conceptions that can promote deeper connections between architecture and ecological science. Outcomes: Rather than providing a comprehensive review, the paper explores in detail tw...

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Autor principal:	Brian McGrath
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Lenguaje:	EN
Publicado:	Taylor & Francis Group 2018
Materias:	Architecture ecology urban design urban artifacts patch dynamics Ecology QH540-549.5
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/5d5ae53f61d743ef8d0e35a491ee70ec
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:5d5ae53f61d743ef8d0e35a491ee70ec2021-12-02T14:18:23ZIntersecting disciplinary frameworks: the architecture and ecology of the city2096-41292332-887810.1080/20964129.2018.1482730https://doaj.org/article/5d5ae53f61d743ef8d0e35a491ee70ec2018-06-01T00:00:00Zhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20964129.2018.1482730https://doaj.org/toc/2096-4129https://doaj.org/toc/2332-8878Introduction: While many studies have explored the link between ecology and urban design, this paper examines two major conceptions that can promote deeper connections between architecture and ecological science. Outcomes: Rather than providing a comprehensive review, the paper explores in detail two frameworks that have not yet been exploited as foundations for a bridge between these fields. One is the seminal work of Aldo Rossi on the architecture of the city, as opposed to a more traditional architectural focus on specific buildings, lots, or specific clients. The complementary framework for ecological science is the ecology of the city, developed to support and explain a new era of more integrated social-ecological study of urban systems than had existed previously. Discussion: This paper draws heretofore unexamined parallels between architecture as represented by the work of Rossi and the ecology of the city as represented by the Baltimore School of Urban Ecology. The ecology of the city has become a widely used framing in the science of urban ecology, while the architecture of the city continues to influence a deeper understanding of the built environment as a whole. The parallels provided by the architecture of the city and the ecology of the city help to understand the historical interrelations between nature and culture. Conclusion: Intersecting the two conceptual frameworks of the architecture and ecology of the city can help satisfy the call for an actionable ecology for the city. This call demands both disciplines integrate their conceptual frameworks with communities in the collective enterprise of creating urban ecosystem health, justice, and sustainability.Brian McGrathTaylor & Francis GrouparticleArchitectureecologyurban designurban artifactspatch dynamicsEcologyQH540-549.5ENEcosystem Health and Sustainability, Vol 4, Iss 6, Pp 148-159 (2018)
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topic	Architecture ecology urban design urban artifacts patch dynamics Ecology QH540-549.5
spellingShingle	Architecture ecology urban design urban artifacts patch dynamics Ecology QH540-549.5 Brian McGrath Intersecting disciplinary frameworks: the architecture and ecology of the city
description	Introduction: While many studies have explored the link between ecology and urban design, this paper examines two major conceptions that can promote deeper connections between architecture and ecological science. Outcomes: Rather than providing a comprehensive review, the paper explores in detail two frameworks that have not yet been exploited as foundations for a bridge between these fields. One is the seminal work of Aldo Rossi on the architecture of the city, as opposed to a more traditional architectural focus on specific buildings, lots, or specific clients. The complementary framework for ecological science is the ecology of the city, developed to support and explain a new era of more integrated social-ecological study of urban systems than had existed previously. Discussion: This paper draws heretofore unexamined parallels between architecture as represented by the work of Rossi and the ecology of the city as represented by the Baltimore School of Urban Ecology. The ecology of the city has become a widely used framing in the science of urban ecology, while the architecture of the city continues to influence a deeper understanding of the built environment as a whole. The parallels provided by the architecture of the city and the ecology of the city help to understand the historical interrelations between nature and culture. Conclusion: Intersecting the two conceptual frameworks of the architecture and ecology of the city can help satisfy the call for an actionable ecology for the city. This call demands both disciplines integrate their conceptual frameworks with communities in the collective enterprise of creating urban ecosystem health, justice, and sustainability.
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Intersecting disciplinary frameworks: the architecture and ecology of the city

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