TY  - JOUR
TI  - Architectural Typology and Its Influence on Authentic Living
AU  - Mustapha El Moussaoui
T2  - Buildings
AB  - In this study, the transformative effects of architectural typologies on the community’s sense of belonging and relationship with their environment are examined. Through a range of investigative methodologies, the research highlights the shift from traditional architectural forms to contemporary designs, focusing on the role of political decisions, and globalized construction materials. The research examines a notable conflict: the modern spaces built with little spatial knowledge and modern material do not resonate with the community’s historical experiences and customary living patterns. Furthermore, the rapid pace of these architectural shifts has led to a growing sense of disconnection among community members. The findings highlight a central aspect: the new architectural forms fail to reflect the historical sentiments embedded in the community’s fabric and its connection to the surrounding environment. Consequently, there emerges a subtle yet significant loss of the community’s identity and heritage. The study argues for the importance of making design decisions that are sustainable, utilizing local construction knowledge in a modern way, thereby preserving the intricate and enduring connections between architectural, historical, social, and environmental factors. By doing so, designers can create spaces that preserve socio-cultural dynamics, be environmentally sustainable, yet also progress with the contemporary construction demands.
DA  - 2024///
PY  - 2024
DO  - 10.3390/buildings14030754
VL  - 14
IS  - 3
SP  - 754
LA  - English
UR  - https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/architectural-typology-influence-on-authentic/docview/2998422833/se-2?accountid=12372
AN  - 2998422833
DB  - ProQuest Central
KW  - Architecture
KW  - Archives & records
KW  - Bekaa Valley
KW  - Building And Construction
KW  - Built environment
KW  - Community
KW  - Concrete construction
KW  - Construction materials
KW  - Cultural heritage
KW  - Cultural identity
KW  - Decisions
KW  - Environmental factors
KW  - Evolution
KW  - Modernism
KW  - Narratives
KW  - Phenomenology
KW  - Qualitative research
KW  - Spatial data
KW  - Sustainable development
KW  - Typology
KW  - dwelling phenomenon
KW  - sustainable construction
KW  - well-being
ER  -