Global modernity,mobility and movement stand as characteristic features that are shaping current times.Marking and challenging the notion of identity,whether cultural,religious,or political,on a daily basis,is movemen...Global modernity,mobility and movement stand as characteristic features that are shaping current times.Marking and challenging the notion of identity,whether cultural,religious,or political,on a daily basis,is movement from nation to nation,region to region,city to city.Individuals and groups are overcoming and crossing geographical borders and cultural differences for study,tourism,lifestyle,or even to start a new life with their children.Thus,identity can be challenged and redefined,resulting in a hybrid identity.The concept of interiors,especially domestic interiors,while people are moving and stopping has changed and is still changing.This case study was based in the city of Glasgow in the UK,where a qualitative approach was adopted for the study of 20 Arab Muslim participants.Semi-structured interviews were conducted within their current private houses in Glasgow.展开更多
Due to the global increase in wood construction,it is crucial for architects to understand wood.In Finland,log building,a special subset of industrially manufactured massive timber construction materials is experienci...Due to the global increase in wood construction,it is crucial for architects to understand wood.In Finland,log building,a special subset of industrially manufactured massive timber construction materials is experiencing a renaissance.Cultural aspects combined with newer technical developments make log a complex material from the viewpoint of architectonic expression.To inform practicing architects,the aim of this study is to explore how the tectonics of logs contribute to the architectonic quality of log architecture.Semistructured interviews among architects of twelve recently published log buildings are conducted.The results describe how architectonic quality is perceived among participants,and features of logs related to tectonics that they consider to be of importance in terms of architectonic quality.These features include the statics of log construction and log’s nature as a simultaneously insulating,load-bearing and visual material.Differences between industrial and hand-hewn logs,as well as other architectural aspects of using logs in contemporary architecture are discussed.Especially the“non-settling”log was perceived to have manifold implications for the architectonic possibilities of log architecture.The results are of practical importance to designing architects and the log industry.Theoretical implications include tangible information on architectonic quality and tectonics of log building.展开更多
文摘Global modernity,mobility and movement stand as characteristic features that are shaping current times.Marking and challenging the notion of identity,whether cultural,religious,or political,on a daily basis,is movement from nation to nation,region to region,city to city.Individuals and groups are overcoming and crossing geographical borders and cultural differences for study,tourism,lifestyle,or even to start a new life with their children.Thus,identity can be challenged and redefined,resulting in a hybrid identity.The concept of interiors,especially domestic interiors,while people are moving and stopping has changed and is still changing.This case study was based in the city of Glasgow in the UK,where a qualitative approach was adopted for the study of 20 Arab Muslim participants.Semi-structured interviews were conducted within their current private houses in Glasgow.
文摘Due to the global increase in wood construction,it is crucial for architects to understand wood.In Finland,log building,a special subset of industrially manufactured massive timber construction materials is experiencing a renaissance.Cultural aspects combined with newer technical developments make log a complex material from the viewpoint of architectonic expression.To inform practicing architects,the aim of this study is to explore how the tectonics of logs contribute to the architectonic quality of log architecture.Semistructured interviews among architects of twelve recently published log buildings are conducted.The results describe how architectonic quality is perceived among participants,and features of logs related to tectonics that they consider to be of importance in terms of architectonic quality.These features include the statics of log construction and log’s nature as a simultaneously insulating,load-bearing and visual material.Differences between industrial and hand-hewn logs,as well as other architectural aspects of using logs in contemporary architecture are discussed.Especially the“non-settling”log was perceived to have manifold implications for the architectonic possibilities of log architecture.The results are of practical importance to designing architects and the log industry.Theoretical implications include tangible information on architectonic quality and tectonics of log building.
