Igor Barteczko

https://wix.to/EEYfNye #rewildmystreet #30DaysWild Day 12 #urbannature benefits theme: #airquality @cyclinguk #BikeWeek is a good time to think about the idea of the '15-minute City'. The concept promotes good air quality by ensuring everything is within easy walking or cycling distance of where people live, minimising the use of polluting forms of transport. Paris is pioneering the idea, creating new Metro lines and stations at the heart of new neighbourhoods that will include facilities for healthcare, education, leisure and working @worldresources: https://lnkd.in/eKeBP5bM Many European cities are already cycle-friendly and could follow this example. Image: Berlin (Credit: Sian Moxon)

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Below article image: My thoughts! Simple can still be elegant and less can definately still reflect an environment of more if we remove the idea of possession of 4 external walls and look to the natural environment as a communal space we share with all species. We then definately have much, much more…… Is this not what rather the tiny house movement is about, living outdoors in a natural (unmolested by man) environment. Our footprint should not leaving a print. If we were to think like then maybe we won’t have monolithic cities anymore or ugly urban sprawl. We could infsct have a no impact on the earth if we also considered building below the ground line, rather than above. For the next article… which will be a continuation of this….. We will explore a recessed earth cove design which allows just enough width to for beautiful spectrums of light to pass through!

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Base local plans on a shared vision for every town - not a "call for sites" The UDG has published the first of a series of papers that make recommendations to address key barriers to delivering good growth. https://lnkd.in/evVZEvJz With the current approach to site selection, which is often led by a call-for sites rather than proactive placemaking, we will always struggle to meet our sustainability and health objectives. Poorly connected and fragmented sites, lead to car dependencies and deprive new communities of the choice to live more active and sustainable lives.  It leads to more road building, higher carbon impacts, and greater challenges to deliver the services and infrastructure that people require. The paper suggests that each town or village should first develop a shared vision with the community, followed by a call-for-sites to deliver the visions. The recommendations set out in the paper do not require new legislation but do call for a change in local authorities' practices. #placemaking #urbandesign #strategic #housing #infrastructure

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PACE OF CHANGE: Occasionally home archaeology unearths a historic gem. This is the 1996 index for TELETEXT, the pre-internet internet. Pictureless, pixilated, slow and ugly, teletext offered staccato access to all-of-life in just 687 pages. Here are some of my favourites – pg 247 ‘Bournemouth’, pg 446 ‘Angst’ and in the ‘Fifty Plus’ section pg 675 ‘Lost touch’ (quite). I also note the random location of ‘Religion’ in the Disability section, and some subjects that still resonate loudly including pg 460. ‘Go Green/ Environment’ (how did that work out?) and pg 651,the extraordinarily ahead-of-its-time ‘Telecommuting’. But the pièce de résistance for me and my industry colleagues must be pg 479 ‘BRIDGE’ #bridges #bridgedesign #archaeology #backtothefuture #the90s #teletext

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A bond like no other 🤍 Our models are all pure equestrians with diverse backgrounds, but the core value is their natural affinity for both modeling and handling horses. Model @charleeequestrian #equestrian #equestrianmodel #horses #modelling

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Short extract from a talk discussing the architecture of repair as a means to fight climate breakdown at the Barbican Centre as part of The Architecture Foundation's programme. https://lnkd.in/eHP4QiX8

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I’m a big fan of tactile, tangible things, and I’m most definitely a fan of PUBLIC PRACTICE's new magazine, ‘Public Notice’. 📙   I like the fact it came by post and not by PDF. 📮 And I like:   💛 The thick, non-glossy paper 💛 The strong sense of purpose and ambition on every page 💛 The stories of communities 💛 The photos of people (not just buildings!) 💛 The tear-out glossary and list of acronyms, from AADT to WTF*   If you’re interested in places – and if you want to know about all the good things happening behind the scenes – then get yourself a copy. There’s a link in Pooja Agrawal's post below. *Actually, that's not what you might think. It stands for Waste Transfer Facility...

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See my second article in RIBAJ on the new RICS WLCA Standard, and what it means for Architects https://ow.ly/eLrR50Rg1YE

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🏺 Bronze Age Timber: Ancient Wood Is Treasure for Archaeology! 📜Experts have unearthed a well-preserved wooden well in Oxfordshire, dating back to the late Bronze Age. This discovery, along with other ancient wooden artifacts found globally, underscores the value of submerged wood in unlocking the secrets of past climates and civilisations. 🪵These ancient wooden structures have survived thousands of years, encapsulated in waterlogged conditions that remarkably preserve their structure and details. These findings are crucial for understanding human history and conditions from the past. 🔎 Why It Matters: 1️⃣ Preservation Marvel: Waterlogged conditions create a unique preservation environment that protects wood from decay, allowing archaeologists to study ancient civilisations in unprecedented detail. 2️⃣ Historical Insights: Each piece of timber directly links to the past, providing evidence of human activity, craftsmanship, and even the climate conditions of the era. 3️⃣ Archaeological Significance: The findings from these excavations help shape our understanding of historical land use and development patterns, offering valuable lessons for modern-day environmental management and conservation. 🇬🇧 The recent excavation in Oxfordshire highlights the advanced woodworking skills of Bronze Age peoples and opens a window into our ancestors' daily lives and environmental interactions. (Photo Credit: Oxford Archaeology/Oxfordshire County Council) 🔗 Learn more about the significance of these ancient timber discoveries and their implications for historical and environmental research: https://lnkd.in/gkeGcNB6 🗣️ #questionforgroup: With such rich historical artifacts emerging, how can modern technology further aid in the preservation and study of ancient materials? Share your insights! #archaeology #bronzeage #ancienttimber #preservation #treatment #wood #timber #esg #science #research #sustainability #sustainablemanagement #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #oxfordshire #stoneage

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Do we really need two principal designers (one for the Building Regulations and one for CDM)? Is the dream to have just one PD? In the video I compare and contrast the two roles and give my opinion. #healthandsafety #architect #architecture #buildingregulations #cdm #builtenvironment #engineering #construction #compliance https://lnkd.in/eYazpWq7 

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Some will recall that I designed and built our livability home - functions for a lifetime of enjoyment. This is a sneak peak at the 2024 project, a timberframe pavilion. To offer a sense of scale, this is the smallest piece of the structure, a cross brace weighing in at about 50 lbs. many members range between 500 to 1,000 lbs. I’ll get the benefit of designing and building it, and the enjoyment will be spread over many generations to follow. Many things I choose to do now aren’t for me, they are building for generations to follow. This project just happens to be a physical building, but there are many ways to pay it forward. That sounds pretentious until we internalize that time is truly finite and even the most important things we do don’t add up to much. Some say time is our most precious commodity. I challenge that with moments are most precious. Time simply extends the the opportunity for more moments that come and go in seconds. My work at home is about extending opportunities for more moments. It a big challenge so investing in making home support that mission is critical. Go big at home!

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When architects claim their designs are for 'lovers of the good life' what exactly do they mean? Design can have a dark side, often as a result of unintended consequences. This can happen when designers have just one group of people in mind, or when good design ideas are changed at the last moment. The Fifth Estate article about the Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane illustrates how good design can morph into bad design. The article explains how a good design was changed at the last moment and it made lots of people unhappy. So how did it win an award? It's also an example of how fiddling with some design details breaks the integrity of the overall design. See link for my synopsis and the article. Plus two more related articles in the post.

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The new Document T is now live... but here's the thing, Terminology. Now please don't get me wrong, I fully welcome the new Doc T provisions for #UniversalToilets, but take a look at the wording of note 1.10 in the image, "A universal toilet is not designed to be #wheelchair-accessible; it is a toilet for #universal use for all who choose to use it." The problem I see here is the #othering of people who use wheelchairs. And it's this #othering that makes #accessible design seem like an add-on, something for others, something for later, something to be covered in another section ('ah hem Doc M). Was the second part of that sentence really required to convey the purpose and meaning of universal toilets? Does it imply people using wheelchairs might have a choice? Or not have a choice? In the spirit of #UniversalDesign might Doc M toilets be better included within Document T ... because they're also #Toilets. For everyone, including those "who choose to use" them, such as; > those who use wheelchairs, and; > those using other assistive mobility equipment > those requiring assistance > those who require more space to carry out various personal care regimes > for mums with buggies who *choose* to keep their babies with them at all times in a public place when they use the WC. When we stop 'othering' we start #including. Beyond Access #AccesibleDesign #UniversalDesign #Terminology #DocumentT

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Sacred geometry serves as the fundamental blueprint of the natural world, underpinning the essence of all forms. This ancient science delves into the intricate energy patterns that both create and harmonise all aspects of existence. It unveils the meticulous organisation of universal energy, illustrating how it orchestrates itself with precision. Across every scale, from the tiniest to the grandest, every natural process of growth or motion adheres inevitably to one or more geometric shapes. #sacredgeometry #naturebynumbers #architecturedesign https://lnkd.in/gA-ehYKU

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