Architectural production :Repair and access

Milan 31.05.22 at H18:30 at Casa degli Artisti, Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga corner Corso Garibaldi 89/A. Not only has a global pandemic brought environmental and emotional ecosystems into our focus, but the discussion in architectural production is increasingly shifting to issues of care(work), planetary caring, and sustainable practices in the age of climate change and extraction. New (building) methods and tools are in demand. Some architects have even called for a global moratorium on building. The debate becomes multidimensional in dealing with the built environment, especially regarding the preservation and renovation of historical monuments: demolition and new construction are resource-intensive practices, while renovation or monument preservation projects today should meet requirements for accessibility to implement the idea of architecture for all. The panelists will offer their views and experiences in dealing with this situation. How can current architectural theory, history, and design implement the call for more sustainable approaches, even more so in cities with a predominantly historical character? Speakers include: Nicola Braghieri (EPFL), Guido Brandi (ZHAW), Daniela Mondini (USI/Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio), moderated by Marion Elmer.