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Item Restricted Adaptive Reuse - Regenerative Design : Designing for Our Future, Beyond Sustainability; repurposing Abandoned Industrial Buildings With Regenerative Design Strategies(2023) Marcia Maria Koch; Martín, Javier; Tubles, John; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The climate crisis has brought increased scrutiny to the building sector, a significant contributor to global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This research focuses on the role of interior architects in mitigating environmental impacts through the adoption of regenerative design strategies in the adaptive reuse of abandoned industrial buildings. The study aims to investigate a variety of regenerative and adaptive reuse strategies such as renewable energy sources, cradle to cradle, biomimicry, and restoration of local ecosystems. The central research question is, "How can interior architects create a positive impact on the environment through implementing regenerative design strategies in adaptive reuse projects?" By challenging traditional design paradigms and fostering collaboration with nature, this research seeks to advance a greener, more ecologically responsible built environment. Keywords: Climate Crisis, Building Sector, Interior Architecture, Regenerative Design, Adaptive Reuse, Renewable Energy, Cradle to Cradle, Biomimicry, Ecological Restoration, Built EnvironmentItem Restricted Biomimicry : The Complexity of Nature Morphology to Enhance the Energy Efficiency of 20th Century Built Heritage Interiors(2021) Alves, Alberto; bachelor thesis inMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : The construction industry is known to have an enormous and detrimental impacts on the environment such as high energy consumptions, degradation of natural resources, among others. Sustainability has become, however, responsible for diminishing these impacts accomplishing balances between the built environment and the ecosystem. The inquiry for sustainable responses to human challenges increased exponentially, consequently, fomented different professional fields to learn from nature's 3.8 billion years of experience. Hence, the origin of Biomimicry, the design inspired by the way biology has been solving functional challenges that proffer sustainable solutions to human issues. Biomimicry is not a romantic allusion to some intangible Arcadia, it is, however, one of the best sources of solutions that allows humankind to flourish in balance with the biosphere making the shift from industrial to ecological age. The purpose of this research is to examine Biomimicry principles and their implementation to balance 20th century building conservation, energy efficiency and user's comfortItem Restricted Synthetic Futures : the Emergence of Synthetic Biology in Architecture and What it Means for Gaia(2023) Colin Thomas Ehrentraud; Fischer, Jeanne-Françoise; Huneck, Karsten; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The Earth is facing numerous environmental challenges, including deforestation, climate change, and resource depletion, caused by humanity's pursuit of prosperity. To comprehend and address these issues, it is crucial to understand the intricate workings of our planet. James Lovelock's Gaia Hypothesis offers a top-down perspective, portraying Earth as a unified being maintaining homeostasis to support life. The architecture of the modern world heavily relies on dead materials like concrete, steel, and wood, contributing to ecological damage and unsustainable practices. This thesis explores the concept of "dead architecture" and proposes a biological solution known as "Synthetic Biology" to transform the relationship between architecture, humanity, and Gaia. Synthetic Biology enables the manipulation and creation of novel living systems, providing a potential connection between architecture and the natural world. The research draws on interdisciplinary literature, examining architectural and scientific journals to introduce the possibility of merging Synthetic Biology and architecture. The exploration of sustainable and biomimetic solutions offers historical context to highlight the significance of this emerging field. Keywords: Gaia Hypothesis, dead architecture, Synthetic Biology, sustainable solutions, biomimicry, environmental challenges