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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Gentrification 3 months, 1 week ago
Gentrification is a term that emerged in the mid-1960s to explain the demographic and social changes that some neighborhoods in the London were experiencing. Since then, a vast number of articles and essays on […]
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Public Open Space Reactivates the City 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Public open spaces are vital for understanding cities. They are the main environments for citizens’ interaction and stimulation. While cities create the physical environment for social life, public spaces work as […]
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I really enjoyed this article….and all of the great visuals. Looking @ the very first graphic…..I’m just wondering “why” the bike path isn’t curved throughout? I can see some slight turns in the bike path with “angles”…….just feel “curves” would work best for biking.
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Some very simple research and understanding of the project will answer your question – rather than follow the norm and preconceived ideas of ‘right and wrong’ the designers engaged directly with the community and THEY defined what went where, how and why. The designers took the approach of facilitating the outcome the neighbourhood wanted.
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Hello Angus…….That’s all well and good; However, part of the role of the Landscape Architect on EVERY design project is to give good “guidance” to the client. I would have simply explained to the neighborhood committee….that people walking, jogging and biking move more easily through a space…..when the pathways are “curved”. I’m all for pleasing the clients on a given project….but, in this case, IMO, the Landscape Architect’s dropped the ball. The “curved” solution is much more “logical”.
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Circular Economy Can Build Sustainability 7 months, 1 week ago
The circular economy seeks to move beyond traditional manufacture, use, and dispose culture to build resilience into systems, products and services throughout their lifecycle and beyond. In this article, we look […]
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Really, the Earth is expected to have almost 10 Billion People by the year 2050??? According to AOC in the U.S. House of Representatives here in the U.S……if we don’t solve the problem of “CLIMATE CHANGE”…..there will be ZERO people on this Planet.
So, if she’s correct, that invalidates your article.
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Jolma Architects commented on the post, Tampere: The Most Exciting City You’ve Never Heard Of 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Bob,
Thanks for your comment. The investment has come from a mixture of local and international business and the local city council, so not directly national. We’re not economists, so we cannot comment directly on foreign aid, but some quick googling found that as a % of GDP the US gives a large amount (total as GDP 1.67% in 2013). As a…[Read more] -
Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Tampere: The Most Exciting City You’ve Never Heard Of 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Tampere (Finland’s second city) is the largest inland city in the Nordic region, serving an area containing over 505,000 inhabitants. With a long and productive industrial heritage, Tampere is the fastest growing […]
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Hi Bob,
Thanks for your comment. The investment has come from a mixture of local and international business and the local city council, so not directly national. We’re not economists, so we cannot comment directly on foreign aid, but some quick googling found that as a % of GDP the US gives a large amount (total as GDP 1.67% in 2013). As a percentage of gros national income, Finland gives 0.55% and the US 0.19% of their respective incomes (OECD, 2013: https://www.oecd.org/dac/stats/documentupload/ODA%202013%20Tables%20and%20Charts%20En.pdf). -
And who’s paying for this – China?
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Jolma Architects commented on the post, How Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Can Reduce Crime 1 year, 1 month ago
Thank you for your comments, Tim. We agree entirely.
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Can Reduce Crime 1 year, 2 months ago
Crime is a perennial problem facing many inner-city areas. Antisocial behaviour and crime are major factors affecting urban decay, property prices, and quality of life. In this article, we investigate how […]
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Great summary, and this is an excellent topic for LA’s to be engaged in. With licensure constantly under attack right now anything that focuses on Health, Welfare, and Safety is huge. Good stuff.
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Thank you for your comments, Tim. We agree entirely.
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Jolma Architects commented on the post, Future Housing Solutions for Evolving Cities 1 year, 3 months ago
Hi Bob,
Thank you for your comments. When it comes to costs it can be very difficult to compare true like for like internationally, not to mention the issue of the projects representing different types of future housing from block design to residential and mixed-use building right down to single-family dwellings. I’m not sure what value costs…[Read more]
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Jolma Architects commented on the post, Why Use Empathic Design in Landscape Architecture? 1 year, 3 months ago
Thanks for your comments Bob. I shall pass them on to Moshe.
BR
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Future Housing Solutions for Evolving Cities 1 year, 4 months ago
In an increasingly technological age, we are seeing many high-tech innovations invade our homes. Devices are becoming more and more intelligent, allowing us to alter the temperature, humidity, and lighting of our […]
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Another Liberal “design concept”. I saw nothing about the COSTS involved to create new urban city life. This article, to me, advocates we build more cities like HONG KONG, CHINA, where people are literally living on top of each other in 400 to 500 sq. ft. apartments. No thanks. I have lived in at least a dozen different Apartment Communities in the U.S….a couple were actually very nice, but the best was in the North Dallas area and it cost me $1,600.00 per month (plus, electricity, cable TV, etc.)…and it wasn’t downtown, it was in the suburbs. I think being creative and innovative is a positive thing….but sorry, this article isn’t very sensible to me.
Just once…………….I’d really like to see a “Conservative, realistic” approach to design solutions where Landscape Architects could have a direct and positive impact.
J. Robert (Bob) Wainner
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Hi Bob,
Thank you for your comments. When it comes to costs it can be very difficult to compare true like for like internationally, not to mention the issue of the projects representing different types of future housing from block design to residential and mixed-use building right down to single-family dwellings. I’m not sure what value costs would really add to the article.
Perhaps you could write that article about a conservative approach to design solutions that has a positive impact on the issues raised. I would be interested in reading it.
Best regards,
Ashley
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Why Use Empathic Design in Landscape Architecture? 1 year, 4 months ago
Empathic design in landscape architecture
In this article, we look at what empathic design is, and how this approach can lead to better design solutions. We are joined by international architect Moshe Katz, who […]
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I enjoyed and appreciated this article. But, while I have not been involved in designing any exceptionally large (Billion dollar projects or resorts)…I have designed (or assisted in the designing) of close to 600 various types of projects during my career. And, I believe that “my approach” to Landscape Architect has always been a mirror image of this Author’s approach….for most of the 40 years I have been practicing Landscape Architecture. Every Landscape Architect should approach all of their design projects as this Author has so elegantly described!
Sincerely,
J. Robert (Bob) Wainner Plano, Texas
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Thanks for your comments Bob. I shall pass them on to Moshe.
BR
Ashley -
Dear Robert,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am very happy to read, that we share the same values, same approach to design.
I am sure it will lead to better spaces, better experiences, a better world!
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Moshe katz
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Jolma Architects commented on the post, Landscape Architecture in Walkable Cities 1 year, 4 months ago
Hi Vijay,
Thank you for taking the time to read the article and comment. I’m sure you are right in this. We can do our part by trying to raise awareness.
BR, Ashley, Jolma Architects.
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Jolma Architects commented on the post, Pocket Parks as Urban Acupuncture 1 year, 5 months ago
Hi Armaud,
Thank you for taking the time to read out article and comment. Whilst it can be frustrating when public bodies don’t invest in large public open spaces, for me, it is not an ‘either/or’ situation. I think we should be campaigning for both. I believe pocket parks have a vital role to play in the city.
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Pocket Parks as Urban Acupuncture 1 year, 6 months ago
In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture refers to the insertion of fine needles into specific parts of the human body with the aim of treating a range of symptoms. In a similar way, urban acupuncture refers […]
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Thank you for this very interesting article.
Although they are useful, I see Pocket Parks more as a cruel defect of public authorities (and private) investment in large public spaces.
Better Pocket Parks than nothing at all but let’s not forget that it’s a patch on a lack of commitment and decision-making.-
Hi Armaud,
Thank you for taking the time to read out article and comment. Whilst it can be frustrating when public bodies don’t invest in large public open spaces, for me, it is not an ‘either/or’ situation. I think we should be campaigning for both. I believe pocket parks have a vital role to play in the city.
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I agree but i hope too to have yet large public parks / open spaces (and investment) for people 🙂
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Landscape Architecture Mitigates the Urban Heat Island Effect 1 year, 8 months ago
Global temperatures are rising. This is especially felt in urban areas due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect, where temperatures can be 10oF (5.5oC) higher than the surrounding countryside. This phenomenon is […]
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Jolma Architects commented on the post, Landscape Architecture in Walkable Cities 1 year, 8 months ago
Hi Bob,
Many thanks for your considered thoughts and comments. Thank you for highlighting China. You make an interesting point. We’re glad you liked the article.
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