Do It Yourself - Towards self-construction in architecture

A presentation of four study cases


Essay, 2011

11 Pages


Abstract or Introduction

Many people believe that architecture is used inappropriately to obtain fame, richness and prestige with a disregard for societies’ welfare, and that it is not capable to contribute socially and environmentally to humanity.

In this context, this essay focuses on presenting the ‘Do it Yourself Design Approach’ as an initiative to establish self construction processes to adapt high-technologies in communities affected by distressed conditions.

Four architecture and urban projects undertook during the last four years exemplify how this vision could be achieved to improve the quality of life in both the city and rural areas.

Designers have the opportunity to draw a balanced future for all acting as mediators in community involvement. Through this essay, I call everybody to expand their action beyond paper, beyond the studio; benefitting wealthy and poor communities alike, in order to reduce the social, economic and cultural gaps of our societies.

Details

Title
Do It Yourself - Towards self-construction in architecture
Subtitle
A presentation of four study cases
College
National University of San Augustin
Course
Architecture & Urban Design
Author
Year
2011
Pages
11
Catalog Number
V176417
ISBN (eBook)
9783640978236
ISBN (Book)
9783640978342
File size
2560 KB
Language
English
Notes
Adapted from "Do it Yourself", an essay awarded with an HONORABLE MENTION at the GOI Peace Foundation + UNESCO Essay Competition 2009.
Keywords
Architecture, Urban Design
Quote paper
B.Arch (First Class) Carlos Bartesaghi Koc (Author), 2011, Do It Yourself - Towards self-construction in architecture, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/176417

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