Symposium of architectural research 2024

Architecture is a vital catalyst for societal transformations. It has always been, and continues to be, a visionary field that explores alternative paths for building better, happier, and healthier futures. Currently, in the face of multiple simultaneous crises and unprecedented challenges, architects stand at the crossroads of possible futures, grappling with issues ranging from climate change to social inequality. Recently, the field of architecture has questioned its longstanding tradition of being human-centered to explore the inclusion of non-humans as the naturally unfolding stakeholders of built environment. Within this frame, architecture expands its conceptual, methodological, and professional foundations to navigate towards regenerative futures that promote coexistence, sustainability, resilience and holistic wellbeing on Earth.

This year’s conference theme recognizes the pivotal moment at which architecture finds itself at the intersection of crisis and opportunity for transformative change. Futures refer to several possible, probable, and improbable ones. The theme acknowledges the pressing need for innovative responses to the existential challenges facing humanity while embracing the transformative potential of architecture to lead the way towards a more equitable, resilient, and regenerative world for all.

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