8/17/2019 CICOP Abstract

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General Topics – Importance of place: 

•  Use of context, place and local architecture as a platform for an innovative, upgrading architectural approach

New Philosophy and Paradigm Change in Architecture

/current situation and possibilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina/

Doc.Dr. Dženana Bijedić1,

Doc.Dr. Emina Hadžić, MSc.Geod. Slobodanka Ključanin2 

Abstract:

Current situation in Bosnian architecture is characterized by postwar reconstruction (as

consequences of war destruction during 92-95), as well as by uncontrolled construction in society

that went through parallel emergency reconstruction and transitional processes.

Mayor needs for various kinds of built spaces are reflected in illegally built neighborhoods,

uncontrolled urban development and the use of cheap building technologies. This extremely

changed ambient values and architectural image of Bosnian and Herzegovina represents additional

obstacle for further development.

All above reflects directly to current architectural practice, and indirectly to architectural

educational processes in our country. Namely, dealing with architecture in unsettled transition

society lead all stakeholders to face numerous, often unexpected problems. In the same time, global

 processes related to environmental degradation, and needs to its sustainability, are directing efforts

done within academic community to put in focus environmental responsibility and consciousness,

which must be constantly present during architectural delivery processes. This refers equally to

educational process and to practice.

Reaching environmental responsibility, within given local framework, is great temptation

and inspiration for whole academic community. In that sense, it is of utmost importance that

academic and professional communities implement new approach to programming, designing,

construction and use of built environment. The necessity of paradigm change in architecture, besides the highest level of conventional architectural skills, requires high level of consciousness on

consequences that built structures have on all aspects of economic, social and environmental

sustainability.

In seeking path towards environmentally sound approach to architecture, the conclusion has

 been made: “Numerous eco-efficiency strategies developed all around the world are noble and

desired, but in long term they cannot succeed to provide answer to global sustainability, because

such strategies are developed within the same system of thinking that brought up the problem. “

Therefore, environmentally responsible and sustainable approach to architectural delivery

 processes cannot be based, only, on imposing limits to environmental degradation in sense of

 providing guidelines standards or normative. The solution could be found in changing the role anduse of philosophy in architectural research and practice as well. Only holistic approach, i.e.

transition from fragmentation towards integration of whole process, followed by definite paradigm

change can lead us to excellence, built environment soundly integrated to surrounding.

Creation of multidisciplinary partnerships, teams of truly equal partners that share same

 philosophy and ethical responsibility, are key issues that could lead us towards reintegrated, sound

relations between natural processes and human activities. Disseminating information on

environmental problems, and possible solutions among architectural practitioners and academicians

is crucial for reaching desired paradigm change.

Key words:  architectural delivery process, architectural design, architectural structure, building

construction, environment, sustainability, philosophy, ethic, multidisciplinary partnerships 

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Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo 

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Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Sarajevo