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Samuel Krause - IIT Urbanism

IIT Urbanism

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What we build now creates the city of the future. Not only what we build physically but also what we build socially. We as architects can design a better world but it won't come to fruition unless society strives to be better.

To accomplish the energy, and water usage goals we need to incorporate a wide range of green practices. There are a variety available now that need to start being a normal part of every building design. As better technologies emerge we need to continue to improve the built world to make it as sustainable as possible.

An old industrial zone has been transformed into an eco-friendly, mixed use village. It is a step towards the future that we need to strive to create. The energy efficient neighborhood is based off the principles of biomimetic and passive design. It creates more energy then it uses and has evapotranspiration gardens.

Week 13 - Rethinking Metropolis

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Regenerative design can start at the home, or in single buildings, but it will only be truly effective to save our planet if we can scale it to incorporate all parts of our built world.

Signature Sustainability is a company that works to create regenerative homes. They invoke green energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines while their green roofs collect rain water and clean the air.

Iowa City residents have created a plan to make their city an Ecopolis, the first regenerative city in the heartland. The plan includes a mix of new technologies and old ideas in the hopes of creating a sustainable city in which all of it's residents can thrive.

Week 12 - Recycling Metropolis

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European streets were designed for people to walk around them. The twists and turns on the streets create a walkable environment with different spaces around each bend. Pedestrians feel protected from their rear, and are encouraged to discover the next space in front of them.

As designers rethink the city and the way people use the space around them new styles of public space have emerged. Green spaces that pedestrians can walk through become both means of egress and public parks, making the most of a single space.

The normal US street is a collection of segregated zones, one for each type of user. Shared roads eliminate that segregation and provide more space to bikers and pedestrians that are usually pushed to the outside. Also the elimination of a designated car lane forces drivers to be more careful, again making it safer for pedestrians.

Week 10 - City Conditions and Strategies

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This map shows the Sprawl of Los Angeles. The different colors show when buildings were made. It shows that almost the entire city exploded in a rush of sprawling construction across the land. When a city forms like this little thought is put into how sustainable it is, or how it's residents will allocate resources as time goes on.

This home in Los Angeles has a roof that creates energy through solar energy and collects rain runoff to reuse. Even with these green technologies it still has a massive footprint of land that it sits upon that could be better used for the sake of the community. Green buildings alone are not the answer to making a green world.

Los Angeles is a city that spreads along the highways. This sprawling layout of a city creates a highly divided city between the "haves" and the "have nots." Gated communities abuse resources because they can afford to while those that can't suffer. Gates may make those behind them feel safe, but they cause segregation and resentment within a community.

Week 9 - California Urbanism

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Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, leaving thousands of American citizens living without power or clean water. If we as the richest country on the planet can't take care of our citizens that live in slums then how can we expect countries with less resources to try?

Large projects that could insert public areas into the poorest of areas could be the key to improving lives in those areas. They can provide public services, clean spaces, and fresh air in an area that does not have access to these simple amenities. Societies are judged by how they treat their most vulnerable, projects like this could be a good step towards social equality for all.

In Argentina Alejandro Aravena has designed a new from of housing that creates opportunity for the poor. The houses are sold to people for a low cost and they can choose between what rooms they want in the first half. Then over time they can continue to build their homes to their own liking. It creates a sense of ownership that is rare for the extreme poor.

Week 8 - Urban Poor and Global Slums

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Redevelopments like Lathrop Homes on the north side of the Chicago River can, if done properly, create a unique area of the city that people of all walks of life can enjoy. The low rise, mixed income development is meant to revitalize the river front, and transform an abandoned area of the city into a vibrant community center.

Dynamic Personalization creates the opportunity for users to imprint themselves on their space. It could be the future of Urbanization because it gives residents a place that can be completely theirs within a city where places to be alone can be hard to find.

Recent Innovations in small space living has made it possible for lower income families to live in more desirable areas. Precast construction and passive designs help to lower the overall costs of apartments, creating a new opportunity for poos residents of the city.

Week 7 - Urban Renewal

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Robert Moses may not have accomplished his entire view of New York City, but his influence is undeniable. The big infrastructure projects that move millions of people every day make the city functional, but are they the only answer to that problem? Are there other ways we could accomplish the same task that are more sustainable? It is our job as designers to ask that question and look for new answers.

In New York there has always been an ongoing search for ways to improve the city for it's residents. One of the new plans in Brooklyn is to reform the old packaging district near the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. This project looks to make a usable public space that re-purposes parts of the city and revitalize the neighborhoods around it.

Greenacre Park is a small, but popular park in New York City. The open space surrounded by tall trees and bushes makes users feel safe, and protected from the hustle and bustle of the city. The calming water feature blocks the noises of the city. It works because it uses some key elements of good public space design, like movable chairs, but it also works because it is unique. It's an oasis within the city.

Week 6 - Infrastructure

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Even when a city doesn't have the infrastructure to support sprawl people will make it work. In places like Brazil the poor communities have made use of whatever they can find to make homes for themselves. They can live near the city where they work without having to pay the high costs of living in a city. Humans will find a way to carve out their own piece no matter the conditions. Sprawl is natural for humans, so it is imperative we do it correctly.

The way we have built our world is unsustainable. We have sprawled outwards and outwards with no regard for the environmental, or humanitarian effects. The rolling suburbs that radiate from every city in the United States create economic barriers for some and destroy the natural landscape of the continent. We need to respect the land around us and live with it. Our current style of building has an expiration date and it is quickly approaching.

Mixed use spaces where people can live, shop and interact, creating a vibrant community within them. Mixed with some high rise construction to increase density they can harbor safety and happiness for a large population.

Week 4 - American Metropolis

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In order to redefine the way our density is distributed we need to rethink our cities. Projects that integrate living, working, and entertainment can not only make a more sustainable city, but they also create a cohesive community that encourages people to live and spend locally.

Low rise, walkable cities create a feeling of comfort for the residents, but aren't always accessible to large numbers of people. By adding large towers within the low rise community the density can be greatly increased while the feeling of the neighborhood stays intact. The Queensland government has committed to a plan to do just this.

As our cities shrink and our suburbs grow the cost to each individual and the strain on our resources. We already live beyond our global means and if we continue to live in spread out, low density areas, the problem will continue to grow.

Week 3 - New Architecture Through Research

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Raised Transit lines get people off the streets and makes use of elevated space that is normally inaccessible to pedestrians. A comprehensive transit system is key to a successful city. It connects people to far away destinations with ease and relieves congestion from the roads.

As cities grow there are areas that lose their usefulness but since space is limited we cannot just let those spaces be wasted. Turning unused train lines into green space for pedestrian use is just one example of how we can reclaim land in our cities to revitalize them.

Buildings are the cause of around 40% of the earths CO2 emissions. They use energy in their construction and continue to use it as they operate. As architects we can work towards that goal with innovation. Net Zero Buildings and Green Roofs are just some of the ways innovation is trying to help the planet. The GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratories in the UK are an example of how architecture can have a positive impact on the environment.

Week 2 - Manufactured Urbanism

Drawing of European Street

European streets were designed for people to walk around them. The twists and turns on the streets create a walkable environment with different spaces around each bend. Pedestrians feel protected from their rear, and are encouraged to discover the next space in front of them.

an artist's rendering of a park in the middle of a city with lots of trees

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Shared Parkway Design

As designers rethink the city and the way people use the space around them new styles of public space have emerged. Green spaces that pedestrians can walk through become both means of egress and public parks, making the most of a single space.

an artist's rendering of a city street with cars and people walking on it

Landscaping Sketch

Waterfall Landscaping

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Public Space Design

Leicester shared space

The normal US street is a collection of segregated zones, one for each type of user. Shared roads eliminate that segregation and provide more space to bikers and pedestrians that are usually pushed to the outside. Also the elimination of a designated car lane forces drivers to be more careful, again making it safer for pedestrians.

an info sheet with people walking and riding bikes in the city, including pedestrians first

15 Minute City

Sustainable Transportation

Sustainable Transport

Urban Environment

Data Collection

The Pedestrians First Plan

In order for residents to feel like they are a part of their neighborhood they need to be able to enjoy walking around their city. In order to encourage that pedestrian traffic the city streets need to be properly designed to accommodate foot traffic and ensure pedestrian safety.

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Lathrop Homes redevelopment

Redevelopments like Lathrop Homes on the north side of the Chicago River can, if done properly, create a unique area of the city that people of all walks of life can enjoy. The low rise, mixed income development is meant to revitalize the river front, and transform an abandoned area of the city into a vibrant community center.

people are standing in front of a multi - colored building

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Kindergarten Interior

Urbanism Architecture

Somewhere In The World

Urban Housing

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Unique Buildings

Adaptive Reuse

Making High Density Highly Livable

Dynamic Personalization creates the opportunity for users to imprint themselves on their space. It could be the future of Urbanization because it gives residents a place that can be completely theirs within a city where places to be alone can be hard to find.

a crane is lifting something up into the air in front of some tall buildings on a city street

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Tiny Apartments

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The Future of Tiny Housing

Recent Innovations in small space living has made it possible for lower income families to live in more desirable areas. Precast construction and passive designs help to lower the overall costs of apartments, creating a new opportunity for poos residents of the city.

the lights of cars are streaking through the city

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Infrastructure in New York

Robert Moses may not have accomplished his entire view of New York City, but his influence is undeniable. The big infrastructure projects that move millions of people every day make the city functional, but are they the only answer to that problem? Are there other ways we could accomplish the same task that are more sustainable? It is our job as designers to ask that question and look for new answers.

an artist's rendering of what the bridge would look like

Urban Design Competition

East River Redesign

In New York there has always been an ongoing search for ways to improve the city for it's residents. One of the new plans in Brooklyn is to reform the old packaging district near the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. This project looks to make a usable public space that re-purposes parts of the city and revitalize the neighborhoods around it.

people sitting at tables near a waterfall

Greenacre Park: A New York Gem

Greenacre Park is a small, but popular park in New York City. The open space surrounded by tall trees and bushes makes users feel safe, and protected from the hustle and bustle of the city. The calming water feature blocks the noises of the city. It works because it uses some key elements of good public space design, like movable chairs, but it also works because it is unique. It's an oasis within the city.

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Sidewalk Labs: Google’s Guinea-Pig City in Toronto

In order to redefine the way our density is distributed we need to rethink our cities. Projects that integrate living, working, and entertainment can not only make a more sustainable city, but they also create a cohesive community that encourages people to live and spend locally.

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Qld gov't commits to ‘low-density’ masterplan

Low rise, walkable cities create a feeling of comfort for the residents, but aren't always accessible to large numbers of people. By adding large towers within the low rise community the density can be greatly increased while the feeling of the neighborhood stays intact. The Queensland government has committed to a plan to do just this.

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The Cost of Sprawl

As our cities shrink and our suburbs grow the cost to each individual and the strain on our resources. We already live beyond our global means and if we continue to live in spread out, low density areas, the problem will continue to grow.

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Catastrophes in Slums

Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, leaving thousands of American citizens living without power or clean water. If we as the richest country on the planet can't take care of our citizens that live in slums then how can we expect countries with less resources to try?