Design and the Built Environment of the Arctic

This book explores key themes and challenges affecting the Arctic region and provides new scholarship about past practices and historical trajectories, comparative investigations, contemporary theories, case studies, design practice, new technologies, and future projections about the design of the built environment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Arctic region is a unique and complex environment that faces a multitude of key themes and challenges. This book provides much-needed new scholarship about past practices and historical trajectories, comparative investigations, contemporary theories, case studies, design practice, new technologies, and future projections about the design of the built environment in the Arctic region.

Studies from geographies such as Greenland, Alaska, Canada, and Norway are included in this comprehensive exploration. This book will appeal to a wide range of readers, both within and outside of the design discipline. From scholars to policy makers in architecture, landscape, planning, urban design, environmental science, engineering, geography, and health, this book offers valuable insights and perspectives on the design challenges and opportunities in the Arctic region.

The Arctic region is characterized by its harsh climate, limited resources, and rapidly changing terrain. This poses significant challenges for the design of buildings, infrastructure, and communities. One of the key themes in this book is the impact of climate change on the Arctic region. The melting of ice and permafrost, rising temperatures, and changing weather patterns are causing significant changes in the environment and the way of life of the people who live there.

This book explores the various ways in which designers are responding to these challenges. It includes studies on sustainable design practices, energy-efficient technologies, and the use of local materials and traditional knowledge to adapt to the changing climate. Another key theme is the importance of community engagement and collaboration in the design process. The Arctic region is home to a diverse range of cultures and communities, each with their own unique perspectives and needs.

This book highlights the importance of involving local stakeholders in the design process to ensure that the solutions are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. It also explores the role of design in promoting cultural heritage and identity in the Arctic region. The Arctic region is a rapidly changing landscape, with new opportunities and challenges emerging all the time.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the design of the built environment in the Arctic region and offers insights into the future trends and developments that will shape the region. It includes case studies of successful design projects and examples of innovative approaches to addressing the challenges of the Arctic region.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the design of the built environment in the Arctic region. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the key themes and challenges affecting the region and offers valuable insights and perspectives on the future of design in this unique and complex environment.
The Arctic region is a unique and complex environment that faces a multitude of key themes and challenges. This book provides much-needed new scholarship about past practices and historical trajectories, comparative investigations, contemporary theories, case studies, design practice, new technologies, and future projections about the design of the built environment in the Arctic region.

Studies from geographies such as Greenland, Alaska, Canada, and Norway are included in this comprehensive exploration. This book will appeal to a wide range of readers, both within and outside of the design discipline. From scholars to policy makers in architecture, landscape, planning, urban design, environmental science, engineering, geography, and health, this book offers valuable insights and perspectives on the design challenges and opportunities in the Arctic region.

The Arctic region is characterized by its harsh climate, limited resources, and rapidly changing terrain. This poses significant challenges for the design of buildings, infrastructure, and communities. One of the key themes in this book is the impact of climate change on the Arctic region. The melting of ice and permafrost, rising temperatures, and changing weather patterns are causing significant changes in the environment and the way of life of the people who live there.

This book explores the various ways in which designers are responding to these challenges. It includes studies on sustainable design practices, energy-efficient technologies, and the use of local materials and traditional knowledge to adapt to the changing climate. Another key theme is the importance of community engagement and collaboration in the design process. The Arctic region is home to a diverse range of cultures and communities, each with their own unique perspectives and needs.

This book highlights the importance of involving local stakeholders in the design process to ensure that the solutions are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. It also explores the role of design in promoting cultural heritage and identity in the Arctic region. The Arctic region is a rapidly changing landscape, with new opportunities and challenges emerging all the time.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the design of the built environment in the Arctic region and offers insights into the future trends and developments that will shape the region. It includes case studies of successful design projects and examples of innovative approaches to addressing the challenges of the Arctic region.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the design of the built environment in the Arctic region. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the key themes and challenges affecting the region and offers valuable insights and perspectives on the future of design in this unique and complex environment.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032667706