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Technology, energy, and time – Experimental paths for the design of appropriate technology

Authors :
Vacanti, Annapaola
Leonardi, Carmelo
Vacanti, Annapaola
Leonardi, Carmelo
Source :
AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art and Design; Vol. 15 (2024): INNOVABILITY | Energy Transition; 316-323; AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture Art and Design; V. 15 (2024): INNOVABILITY | Transizione Energetica; 316-323; 2532-683X; 2464-9309
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Exploring the intertwining of technology, energy, and time from the Industrial Revolution to the current climate crisis, the paper investigates how the relentless pursuit of efficiency and productivity has shaped Western societies, increasing energy overconsumption and exacerbating environmental emergencies. Analysing experimental paths related to the concept of appropriate technology, such as Permaculture, Low-tech and Solarpunk, a critical view of the contemporary unsustainable development model is presented, proposing alternative paradigms that foster sustainability, equity and reconnection with natural cycles. The multidisciplinary design approach emerges as instrumental in the transition to sustainable energy practices, laying the foundation for the transition to future scenarios in which technology and nature coexist harmoniously.   Article info Received: 18/03/2024; Revised: 19/04/2024; Accepted: 25/04/2024<br />Esplorando l’intreccio tra tecnologia, energia e tempo dalla rivoluzione industriale alla crisi climatica attuale il paper indaga come l’incessante ricerca di efficienza e produttività abbia plasmato le società occidentali, incrementando il sovraconsumo energetico e aggravando le emergenze ambientali. Attraverso l’analisi di movimenti sperimentali legati al concetto di tecnologie appropriate come la Permacultura, il Low-tech e il Solarpunk si intende proporre una visione critica del modello di sviluppo contemporaneo ormai insostenibile, proponendo paradigmi alternativi che favoriscono sostenibilità, equità e una riconnessione con i cicli naturali. L’approccio multidisciplinare del Design emerge come strumentale nella transizione verso pratiche energetiche sostenibili, ponendo le basi per la transizione verso scenari futuri in cui tecnologia e natura coesistano armoniosamente.   Info sull'articolo Ricevuto: 18/03/2024; Revisionato: 19/04/2024; Accettato: 25/04/2024

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Database :
OAIster
Journal :
AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art and Design; Vol. 15 (2024): INNOVABILITY | Energy Transition; 316-323; AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture Art and Design; V. 15 (2024): INNOVABILITY | Transizione Energetica; 316-323; 2532-683X; 2464-9309
Notes :
application/pdf, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1451533704
Document Type :
Electronic Resource