Wiener Hitze: Architecture and Storytelling in Times of Heat

Central Europe's architectural design has traditionally focused on dealing with cold, but heat is now becoming a more significant factor due to climate change. Architecture and urban design must seek efficient, resource-saving technical solutions while also considering comfort, living forms, and urban coexistence in a rapidly warming climate. This volume explores experimental approaches and new ways of living together in hotter worlds, highlighting the role of architecture and the city in shaping our habitat in cultural and social terms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2023
Publisher: Park Books

For centuries, Central Europe's architectural design has been heavily influenced by the cold climate, with efficiency and resource conservation being the primary goals. However, the changing climate has shifted the focus towards heat, challenging traditional notions of comfort, living arrangements, and urban coexistence. Architects are now exploring innovative approaches and new ways of living together in a rapidly warming world, particularly in cities and metropolitan regions.

While it may seem that architecture and urban design are powerless in the face of climate change, the contributions in this volume showcase a diverse range of narratives that shed light on the experiences, observations, and needs of people living in hotter climates, both real and imagined. It explores the role that architecture and the city can play as climate producers, considering the cultural and social dimensions of these issues.

The text in this volume is presented in both English and German, reflecting the international scope of the discussions and the importance of cross-cultural understanding in addressing climate change. It serves as a valuable resource for architects, urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future.

Dimension: 230 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783038603283