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The outset of the 21st century launched a “perfect storm” of societal and technological challenges and opportunities that stand to affect the way architects will design and builders construct in the next decades
Avi Friedman. Challenges and Opportunities of Contemporary Architecture. Architecture 2021, 1, 3 -4.
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. Challenges and Opportunities of Contemporary Architecture. Architecture. 2021; 1 (1):3-4.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2021. "Challenges and Opportunities of Contemporary Architecture." Architecture 1, no. 1: 3-4.
Current social and environmental challenges have led to the rethinking of residential designs. Global warming, food insecurity, and, as a result, costly fresh produce are some of the causes of the reconsideration. Moreover, with obligatory isolation following the global COVID-19 pandemic, some are realizing the importance of nature and air quality in homes. This paper explores the potential integration of indoor living walls (ILWs) in Canadian homes for agricultural and air purification purposes. By reviewing a number of case studies, this paper investigates how the development of such walls can alter the traditional food production chain, while reducing environmental threats. The findings show that current indoor living wall practices can be transformed into a useful source of fresh food, and, to some degree, alter traditional food supply. They can also help in creating inexpensive methods of air purification.
Daria Smolova; Avi Friedman. Potential Use of Indoor Living Walls in Canadian Dwellings. J 2021, 4, 116 -130.
AMA StyleDaria Smolova, Avi Friedman. Potential Use of Indoor Living Walls in Canadian Dwellings. J. 2021; 4 (2):116-130.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaria Smolova; Avi Friedman. 2021. "Potential Use of Indoor Living Walls in Canadian Dwellings." J 4, no. 2: 116-130.
When environmental sustainability is a key feature of an intervention on a building, the design must guarantee minimal impact and damage to the environment. The last ten years have seen a steady increase in the installation of highly efficient systems for winter heating, but this trend has not been mirrored for summer cooling systems. Passive ventilation, however, is a means of summer air conditioning with a low financial and environmental impact. Natural ventilation methods such as “wind towers” have been used to achieve adequate levels of internal comfort in buildings. However, the application of these systems in old town centres, where buildings are often of great architectural value, is complex. This study started with the analysis of various ventilation chimneys in order to identify the most suitable system for temperate climes. Ventilation systems were then designed using static analysis of ventilation with specific software, and installed. The results were assessed and monitored using climatic sensors over the summer period, in order to establish the period of maximum functionality to optimize the system’s performance.
Eleonora Laurini; Mariangela Devita; Pierluigi De Berardinis; Avi Friedman. Passive Ventilation for Indoor Comfort: A Comparison of Results from Monitoring and Simulation for a Historical Building in a Temperate Climate. Sustainability 2018, 10, 1565 .
AMA StyleEleonora Laurini, Mariangela Devita, Pierluigi De Berardinis, Avi Friedman. Passive Ventilation for Indoor Comfort: A Comparison of Results from Monitoring and Simulation for a Historical Building in a Temperate Climate. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (5):1565.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEleonora Laurini; Mariangela Devita; Pierluigi De Berardinis; Avi Friedman. 2018. "Passive Ventilation for Indoor Comfort: A Comparison of Results from Monitoring and Simulation for a Historical Building in a Temperate Climate." Sustainability 10, no. 5: 1565.
Note: In lieu of an abstract, this is an excerpt from the first page. Throughout most of human history, societies have lived a self-sufficient existence.
Avi Friedman. Sustainable and Resource—Efficient Homes and Communities. Sustainability 2017, 9, 2246 .
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. Sustainable and Resource—Efficient Homes and Communities. Sustainability. 2017; 9 (12):2246.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2017. "Sustainable and Resource—Efficient Homes and Communities." Sustainability 9, no. 12: 2246.
Higher-density communities are commonly perceived by the public as places with reduced public open spaces. Yet, when properly designed, such projects can have a variety of well thought of outdoor places that address the recreational needs of all dwellers. In addition, the function that those spaces play, their physical arrangements and locations influence their success and the character of the neighborhood. This chapter focuses on streetscapes, open and edible lands as a means of defining the aesthetic, social qualities, and the sustainability of a community.
Avi Friedman. Streetscapes and Outdoor Spaces. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods 2014, 77 -100.
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. Streetscapes and Outdoor Spaces. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods. 2014; ():77-100.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2014. "Streetscapes and Outdoor Spaces." Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods , no. : 77-100.
Zoning regulations and codes that guided the planning of post-World War II communities regarded the fast and efficient movement of private cars as one of their central goals. Street design has been based on engineering conventions that made it easy for drivers to reach their destination while in parallel, unintentionally, reducing the comfort level of pedestrians and cyclists.
Avi Friedman. Streets for People. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods 2014, 33 -53.
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. Streets for People. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods. 2014; ():33-53.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2014. "Streets for People." Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods , no. : 33-53.
A rapidly changing demographic makeup, environmental concerns and the emergence of new lifestyle trends have created demands for housing types that are small, flexible and resource-efficient. Paramount among those changes is the rise of nontraditional and small households. In addition, the average age of the population in most nations has also constantly been on the rise. The groups involved in these changes have reached a critical mass to validate alternative approaches explored by policy makers, designers and developers. This chapter focuses on the dwelling and begins by listing social transformations and applicable solutions that respond to the newly emerging needs in a sustainable way, list architectural strategies for dense living, describes methods of construction for energy conservation and the design of a multi-unit structure for flexibility and adaptability.
Avi Friedman. Sustainable Dwellings. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods 2014, 143 -170.
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. Sustainable Dwellings. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods. 2014; ():143-170.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2014. "Sustainable Dwellings." Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods , no. : 143-170.
Separation of land uses in the post-World War II era saw the development of communities made only of residences. Yet, when properly planned, activities such as working, shopping, sitting at a café, visiting a gym can take place in neighborhoods to increase walkability and contribute to the place’s social sustainability. Woven into the residents’ lives, those activities make most of their daily trips. Studies show that one-third of all daily trips are work related, 24 % are for shopping, school or visiting religious institutions, and the remaining 35 % are for either recreation or personal business. This chapter begins by discussing issues related to social capital and focuses on incorporating nonresidential spaces into neighborhoods. By investigating traditional living patterns, the chapter aims to offer strategies for creating mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhoods.
Avi Friedman. Social Capital and Integrated Communities. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods 2014, 119 -141.
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. Social Capital and Integrated Communities. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods. 2014; ():119-141.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2014. "Social Capital and Integrated Communities." Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods , no. : 119-141.
An increase interest in waterfront development has made shorelines a valued commodity sometimes to the loss of nature. The need to guard the environmental value of shorelines while making them accessible to the public, present new challenges to planners. This chapter explores the urban evolution of shoreline settlements, present guidelines for their sustainable development and describes a design of a riverfront community.
Avi Friedman. Sustaining Shorelines. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods 2014, 101 -117.
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. Sustaining Shorelines. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods. 2014; ():101-117.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2014. "Sustaining Shorelines." Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods , no. : 101-117.
The site’s natural attributes need to be considered at the outset of a planning process. Those attributes include precipitation, wind direction , sun path, soil condition, topography , flora and fauna to name a few. Further, these aspects are not limited to the building site, but they need to be examined as part of a regional context. This chapter offers a guide on how these factors should be considered and integrated to support development of sustainable neighborhoods. The subjects include ground related elements, aspects associated with the climatic conditions of the area and a demonstration project.
Avi Friedman. Weaving Neighborhoods and Nature. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods 2014, 55 -76.
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. Weaving Neighborhoods and Nature. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods. 2014; ():55-76.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2014. "Weaving Neighborhoods and Nature." Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods , no. : 55-76.
Dense urban forms are vital to achieving sustainable neighborhoods. When a large number of people reside in a community, a wide range of amenities and planning strategies become economically viable and possible to introduce. Public transit, commercial and institutional amenities can all become part of the design which will also make the place walkable. The challenge is to choose an appropriate density and make these places appealing and livable. This chapter outlines principles of places whose density exceeds 25 units/acre (62 units/ha). It offers yardsticks, forms and planning strategies for denser communities, introduce methods of waste management and district heating , and illustrate those principles using a design of a community.
Avi Friedman. Forms of Sustainable Neighborhoods. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods 2014, 15 -32.
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. Forms of Sustainable Neighborhoods. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods. 2014; ():15-32.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2014. "Forms of Sustainable Neighborhoods." Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods , no. : 15-32.
Current modes of community and dwelling design are undergoing rethinking of their philosophy and form . Common post World War II development practices no longer address present and future societal challenges. The need to halt overconsumption of natural resources and explore alternative design and practices is evident. At the turn of the twenty-first century, urban sprawl, with its many, far-reaching negative implications for the society, economy and the environment, requires a fundamental reconsideration and a search for new urban forms. This chapter set the stage for the ones that follow by describing the roots, evolution, and ramifications of past developments, offering background and casting principles of sustainable development, listing key players in residential development and their potential contribution to attaining sustainability.
Avi Friedman. Setting the Stage. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods 2014, 1 -14.
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. Setting the Stage. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods. 2014; ():1-14.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2014. "Setting the Stage." Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods , no. : 1-14.
The town of Senneville, located at the western edge of the Island of Montreal, has thrived as a small community surrounded by large urban neighbourhoods. Once a popular location for the summer homes of wealthy Montrealers, Senneville is characterized by a series of architecturally and historically unique estates. As suburban growth continues to alter the character of the Island of Montreal, residents of Senneville have begun to fear that their community is in danger of losing its distinctiveness. The town's current bylaws inadequately prepare it for sustainable growth. As a result, the author was engaged by the municipality to survey the community and prepare architectural guidelines for its preservation. The process began by visiting, documenting and photographing each of Senneville's 350 homes. Survey sheets were created, through which criteria deemed essential to an architectural inventory were formulated. Town character, civic buildings and its public spaces were studied. Six character zones were designated for the appraisal of different architectural areas. The observation, synthesis and analysis resulted in the creation of design guidelines for preservation and development. This paper describes the process of conceiving those guidelines. It details the guidelines created for one of Senneville's character zones, the Urban, and offers a broad overall of how they might be useful in other areas.
Avi Friedman. A Methodology for the Preservation of the Architectural Heritage of Senneville, Quebec, Canada. Journal of Urban Design 2007, 12, 359 -373.
AMA StyleAvi Friedman. A Methodology for the Preservation of the Architectural Heritage of Senneville, Quebec, Canada. Journal of Urban Design. 2007; 12 (3):359-373.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAvi Friedman. 2007. "A Methodology for the Preservation of the Architectural Heritage of Senneville, Quebec, Canada." Journal of Urban Design 12, no. 3: 359-373.