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    Theory of contemporary

    architecture and urbanism


    contemporary architecture
    Contemporary architecture refers
    to the architectural styles and
    movements that emerged in the
    mid-20th century to the present
    day.

    Key Themes in Contemporary Architecture

    1.Pluralism and Eclecticism


    2. Sustainability and Environ-
    mentalism
    3.Technology and Digital Design
    4. Social and Cultural Context

    Major Architectural Movements in the 20th and 21st

     Postmodernism (1960s-
    1980s)
     Minimalism (1960s-present)
     Deconstructivism (1980s-
    1990s):
     Sustainable Architecture
    (1970s-present):
     Parametricism (1990s-

    Frank Gehry Zaha Hadid Rem Koolhaas Norman Foster


    Urbanism
    Urbanism is a broad field that en-
    compasses the study of how people
    interact with and shape the built en-
    vironment of cities and towns. It
    draws upon a range of disciplines, in-
    cluding urban planning, architecture,
    geography, sociology, and economics.

    Key themes in urbanism include

     The relationship between urban form and social


    outcomes
     The dynamics of urban change:
     The challenges and opportunities of urban sustain-
    ability
    Major urban planning approaches include:

     New Urbanism: This movement advocates for walk


    able, mixed-use neighborhoods with a focus on
    preserving and enhancing existing communities.
     Smart Growth: This approach emphasizes compact,
    mixed-use development that reduces reliance on
    cars and promotes environmental sustainability.
     Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): This strategy
    encourages development around public transit sta-
    tions to make it easier for people to get around
    without driving.
     Sustainable Urban Development: This approach fo-
    Examples of urbanism in ac-
    cuses on reducing the environmental impact of  The revitalization of downtown are-
    cities through measures such as energy efficiency, as
    waste reduction, and green infrastructure.
     The creation of new urban green-
    spaces
     The development of affordable
    housing
     The planning for climate change ad-
    aptation

    DANIEL BRHANE 11202/11


    SOMUEL MERESA 10608/11
    ANBESA HAILE 10610/11

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