INTERACTIVE ARCHITECTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY

Interactive Architecture and Sustainability

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ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Interactive Architecture” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on the evolution of Interactive Architecture and its sustainability in the upcoming times. The research also analyzes many elements of Interactive Architecture and tries to gauge its different styles and designs, the materialism, and economic feasibility. Finally the research describes various factors and threats and opportunities faced by the Interactive Architecture.

TABLE OF CONTENT

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Outline of the Study1

Background of the research1

Problem Statement3

Rationale3

Aims and Objectives4

Significance4

Theoretical Frame work5

Ethical Concern7

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW9

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY22

Case Study Methodology22

Data Analysis22

Search Technique24

Keywords Used24

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS25

Interactive Architecture - Design31

Interactive Architecture -Opportunities and Threats33

Interactive Architecture -Materials36

Interactive Architecture -Economic Feasibility39

New kind of architecture40

Interactive Architecture -Future Prospects42

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION44

Endnotes47

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Outline of the Study

This research focuses on the various aspects of “Interactive Architecture” and comprises of the following chapters:

Introduction

Literature Review

Methodology

Results and Discussion

Conclusion

Background of the research

Interactive Architecture summarizes visualization for the future through contextualizing and understanding the present scenery of projects and patterns in Interactive Architecture, and its amalgamation of latest upcoming ...