Culture, Context, and the Pursuit of Sustainability: Contemplating Problems, Parameters, and Possibilities in an Increasingly Complex World

Autor/in	Sinclair, Brian R.
Titel	Culture, Context, and the Pursuit of Sustainability: Contemplating Problems, Parameters, and Possibilities in an Increasingly Complex World
Quelle	In: Planning for Higher Education, 38 (2009) 1, S.6-22 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0736-0983
Schlagwörter	Architecture; Educational Facilities Design; Cultural Context; Context Effect; Holistic Approach; Sustainable Development; Campuses; Expertise; Higher Education; Power Structure; Politics of Education; Integrity; Cooperation; Trust (Psychology); Interpersonal Relationship; Human Dignity; Geographic Location; Ecology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Architektur; Holistischer Ansatz; Nachhaltige Entwicklung; Expert appraisal; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Educational policy; Bildungspolitik; Integrität; Co-operation; Kooperation; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Menschenwürde; Ökologie
Abstract	Modern design and planning are routinely confounded by endemic conditions of deep fragmentation, rampant bureaucratization, and ineffective regulation. Such barriers hamper our ability to succeed in the execution of responsive, responsible, and superb ventures. Added to the mix are cost escalation, outdated technologies, cumbersome techniques, conservative posturing, and the damages of "value" engineering. In such a milieu, it becomes extremely difficult to move from concept through construction with clarity, continuity, and even integrity. Abandoned are often the inspiring, enduring, and delightful qualities that elevate buildings to Architecture. Innovative mindsets and methods must be realized to improve the quality of our built environments, especially considering resources are limited, expectations are soaring, and the need for change is non-negotiable. The author presents a holistic integrative framework for more successful and sustainable environmental design. Included are considerations of agility, fitness, diversity, and delight--aspects that loom large in equations for ingenuity in contemporary times. (Contains 1 note.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10