Architecture_MPS
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Conversations in Built Environments
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Participatory and Inclusive Design:
The journal focuses on community engagement and participatory design processes, examining how architecture can foster inclusivity and address social inequalities. - Interdisciplinary Research:
It encourages interdisciplinary approaches, integrating perspectives from sociology, cultural studies, and environmental science to enrich architectural discourse. - Urban Resilience and Sustainability:
A core aim is to investigate urban resilience and sustainability, exploring how architecture can respond to challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and social stratification. - Historical and Cultural Contextualization:
The journal emphasizes the importance of understanding historical and cultural contexts in architectural practices, promoting critical reflections on past and present design strategies. - Health and Well-being in Architecture:
There is a consistent focus on the relationship between architectural design and the health and well-being of communities, addressing how built environments impact mental and physical health.
Trending and Emerging
- Reparative and Restorative Practices:
There is an increasing focus on design reparations and restorative practices, particularly in addressing historical injustices and urban neglect, as seen in discussions surrounding policies in Harlem and community engagement. - Eco-Gentrification and Environmental Justice:
The journal is increasingly addressing eco-gentrification and its impacts on communities, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices that prioritize social equity alongside environmental concerns. - Decolonization in Architecture:
Emerging discussions on decolonizing design practices and curricula demonstrate a significant trend towards acknowledging and addressing colonial histories and their impacts on contemporary architectural practices. - Participatory Urbanism:
The trend of participatory urbanism is growing, with a focus on community-led initiatives and tactical urbanism strategies that empower local populations to shape their environments. - Health-Centric Design Approaches:
The relevance of health-centric design approaches is gaining traction, particularly in light of recent global health crises, emphasizing the need for built environments that promote well-being and resilience.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Architectural Aesthetics:
There appears to be a declining interest in traditional architectural aesthetics, as newer publications focus more on socio-political implications and participatory approaches rather than purely aesthetic considerations. - Historical Architectural Styles:
Themes centered around historical architectural styles and their preservation are less frequently addressed, indicating a shift towards more contemporary and innovative design practices. - Urban Planning as a Static Discipline:
The notion of urban planning as a static, top-down discipline has waned, with a noticeable decrease in papers discussing conventional urban planning frameworks without considering community input or dynamic processes.
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