EGE-Revista de Expresion Grafica en la Edificacion
Scope & Guideline
Fostering collaboration in graphic expression for architecture.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Architectural Representation and Documentation:
The journal highlights methodologies for representing architecture, including traditional techniques and modern digital tools, emphasizing their role in documentation and analysis. - Cultural Heritage and Restoration:
A significant focus on the conservation and restoration of architectural heritage, exploring both theoretical and practical approaches to preserving historical sites. - Urban Planning and Design:
The journal addresses the application of graphic expression in urban planning, examining how architectural drawing informs decision-making processes in urban environments. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Architecture:
It promotes interdisciplinary research that combines architecture with technology, art, and social sciences, fostering a comprehensive understanding of built environments. - Sustainability and Territorial Studies:
The journal incorporates themes of sustainability in architecture and urban planning, addressing the relevance of graphic expression in promoting sustainable practices. - Historical Analysis and Architectural Critique:
It includes studies on the history of architecture and urban design, providing critical insights into past architectural practices and their implications for contemporary design.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Technologies in Architecture:
There is a growing emphasis on the application of digital technologies, such as 3D modeling, HBIM, and augmented reality, in architectural documentation and design, reflecting the industry's shift towards digital methodologies. - Community Engagement and Participatory Design:
Recent publications increasingly explore community participation in architectural projects and heritage restoration, highlighting the importance of stakeholder involvement in the design process. - Sustainable Architecture Practices:
A significant trend towards sustainability is evident, with research focusing on sustainable materials, energy-efficient design, and the integration of ecological principles in architectural practices. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
The journal is witnessing an increase in studies that integrate insights from various disciplines, including sociology, cultural studies, and environmental science, to enrich architectural discourse. - Crisis and Resilience in Architecture:
Emerging themes related to crisis response in architecture, including adaptations to climate change and urban resilience, indicate a shift towards addressing pressing global challenges through architectural solutions.
Declining or Waning
- Purely Theoretical Studies:
There appears to be a waning interest in purely theoretical explorations of architecture without practical applications. Recent publications favor empirical studies and methodologies that incorporate real-world applications. - Traditional Architectural Styles:
The focus on traditional architectural styles and their representation has decreased, possibly in favor of more contemporary and innovative architectural practices that address modern challenges. - Generalized Urban Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in general urban studies that do not incorporate graphic methodologies or specific case studies, as the journal increasingly favors targeted analyses with clear methodological frameworks. - Conventional Survey Methods:
The use of conventional survey methods in architectural studies has diminished, with a shift towards more advanced digital surveying techniques and technologies. - Art Historical Analysis:
Themes related to art historical analysis within the context of architecture are becoming less frequent, as the journal increasingly focuses on practical applications of graphic expression in architecture.
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