Millions of people across the globe are being displaced from their homes in response to extreme situations such as wars and natural disasters. Economic hardship and the lack of opportunities is also provoking a pattern of massive migrations to urban areas, resulting in the depopulation of rural communities. Architects have a crucial role to play in grappling with the conflicts and challenges arising from these developments by providing design strategies for both short-term as well as long-term recovery.
Across the globe, rising sea levels are having a profound effect on the natural environment. Although the problem will most directly affect people living in coastal areas it will be also be felt inland and will be especially extreme for populations living on islands. Unfortunately, scientific research shows that the damage has been done. Now we must deal with the urban, social and economic consequences of this accelerating process by adapting existing natural and urban infrastructures. Flooding, severe storms, and shoreline erosion will result in the widespread displacement of populations, as well as damage to coastal cities and ecosystems. An interdisciplinary approach—combined with sharing knowledge and investment in innovative design and planning strategies—will be required to meet this challenge.
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From the architectural principles of Vitruvius to the more esoteric theories of feng shui, every civilization has developed its own theories around the impact of architecture on health and well-being. It’s common sense: the spaces we inhabit have a significant effect on how we feel, perform, interact, and indeed, heal. Today, a holistic approach embodied by human-centered design that embraces both low-tech methods and new technologies is creating hospitals that heal both body and mind, spaces that prevent loneliness, technology that harnesses data to tackle epidemics, and green spaces that contribute to healthier cities for all citizens.
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