In contemporary debate, the creation and transformation of the built environment are seen as the result of the interplay between material and immaterial dimensions, which both reflect and influence social structures. From this perspective, spatial inequalities can be interpreted as manifestations of broader economic, social and cultural processes. This paper analyses the role of Technological and Environmental Architectural Design in countering such inequalities, focusing on the inseparable relationship between inclusivity and adaptability. Through theoretical reflection and a comparative analysis of three cases of social housing, the essay interprets adaptability as a multi-level mechanism involving building systems, usage practices and governance models, contributing to the creation of more inclusive and resilient environments.
Nel dibattito contemporaneo la produzione e la trasformazione dell’ambiente costruito sono lette come esito dell’intreccio tra dimensioni materiali e immateriali che al tempo stesso riflettono e influenzano le strutture sociali. In questa prospettiva le disuguaglianze spaziali possono essere interpretate come manifestazioni di processi economici, sociali e culturali più ampi. Il contributo analizza il ruolo della Progettazione Tecnologica e Ambientale dell’Architettura nel contrasto a tali disuguaglianze, soffermandosi sul rapporto inscindibile tra inclusività e adattabilità. Attraverso una riflessione teorica e l’analisi comparativa di tre casi di edilizia residenziale sociale, il saggio interpreta l’adattabilità come un dispositivo multilivello che coinvolge sistemi edilizi, pratiche d’uso e modelli di governance, contribuendo alla costruzione di ambienti più inclusivi e resilienti.
Germana', M.L., Madonia, G. (2026). ADAPTABILITY AND INCLUSION : Strategies to reduce inequality in the built environment. AGATHÓN(19), 68-81 [10.69143/2464-9309/1942026].
ADAPTABILITY AND INCLUSION : Strategies to reduce inequality in the built environment
Germana', Maria Luisa
;Madonia, Giorgia
2026-06-30
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In contemporary debate, the creation and transformation of the built environment are seen as the result of the interplay between material and immaterial dimensions, which both reflect and influence social structures. From this perspective, spatial inequalities can be interpreted as manifestations of broader economic, social and cultural processes. This paper analyses the role of Technological and Environmental Architectural Design in countering such inequalities, focusing on the inseparable relationship between inclusivity and adaptability. Through theoretical reflection and a comparative analysis of three cases of social housing, the essay interprets adaptability as a multi-level mechanism involving building systems, usage practices and governance models, contributing to the creation of more inclusive and resilient environments.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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