Open AccessRole of Architecture in overcoming visual distortions. In the context of needs and social changes
Author(s) -
Hussien M. Wannnous,
Mohammad H. Jishi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/754/1/012023
Subject(s) - livelihood , architecture , neglect , context (archaeology) , order (exchange) , sustainable design , sustainable development , affect (linguistics) , political science , environmental planning , business , sociology , psychology , geography , law , sustainability , ecology , archaeology , finance , psychiatry , biology , agriculture , communication
This paper sheds light on the visual distortions that urban communities suffer due to neglect and weak law enforcement and their impact on the economic, environmental and social aspects. Architecture has a major role in addressing sagging and deformations that affect buildings, reviving them and making them more sustainable instead of consuming new lands, Contrary to the principles of sustainable and irreplaceable resources. The study relies on selecting four examples from 32 projects that deal with different issues related to the visual distortions that Lebanon’s suburbs and rural areas suffer from, and to provide serious and affordable solutions in order to change the existing stereotype in the urban environment. This study focuses on the importance of the role of architecture, especially the involvement of architecture students in local universities in reformulating the scenery in the streets of the community to which they belong. This experience will have a positive impact on society and improving its livelihood and environment.