In the 21st century, design and construction processes accelerate to keep up with innovation and technology in other domains.
Standardization and prefabrication in construction have brought to terms of shorter projects along with an independent understanding of the context. The processes led by machines leave buildings devoid of human character and influence.
MOVIMIENTO SLOW
As counterculture of the flourishing was the information, the Slow movement arose from the need for a slower life.
The movement supports the action carried out at a deliberate, not slow pace, driven by thought and understanding.
It began with the movement of Food Slow "Slow food" that arose from protests against fast food chains in Europe. Then, ideology extended to several aspects of culture and life, such as education, fashion, cinema, medicine, travel, cities and architecture.
ARQUITECTURA SLOW
Slow architecture can be understood as the creation of spaces that promote a slow life or that are created intentionally over time. The practice is closely related to environmental sustainability and encourages construction with nature to create lasting structures.
The design process carefully takes into account the needs of the client, the occupants and the ecosystem in which the building sits.
Starting from the philosophy of its father movement, slow architecture celebrates the use of local and sustainable products.
The history of the site and culture of their local community play a crucial role in promoting a sense of authentic regionality so that lasting structures are combined with local traditions to age with the topography of the site.
Slow architecture requires a reevaluation of architectural practices. How can you meet the need for rapid growth in a methodical and intentional way? How can the physical space reflect slow life through its creation? Ideology supports an evolving dialogue on new values, qualities and design practices. The approach will pave the way for a sustainable and slow future.
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