Hot Cities: Lessons from Arab Architecture, Germany
Hot Cities: Lessons from Arab Architecture, Germany
Hot Cities: Lessons from Arab Architecture, Germany
Hot Cities: Lessons from Arab Architecture, Germany
Germany – Vitra Design Museum’s new exhibition, Hot Cities, looks closely at the cities of the Arabic-speaking world and investigates the obstacles posed by the region’s harsh climate. Running until 5 November 2023, the exhibition aims to show how architects can blend traditional styles with modern technologies to tackle future challenges.
Hot Cities, curated by Ahmed and Rashid bin Shabib, presents case studies and examples from 20 Arabic-speaking cities that offer insights into climate change-related questions. The project demonstrates how these cities can thrive in extreme conditions through the adoption of appropriate urban culture. It invites experts to share their knowledge and to foster meaningful dialogue while inspiring fresh perspectives on the future of hot cities.
The show also seeks to create a dictionary of Arab architecture through the lens of climate adaptation. Hot Cities aligns with our Elastic Architecture report, in which we explored how environmental crises have resulted in architects designing adaptive buildings that meet the needs of communities and the planet.
Strategic opportunity
Is your business ready to tackle upcoming heatwaves and rising temperatures throughout the year? Find inspiration in architects’ adaptive cities to rethink customer service, staff wellbeing and the overall impact of your current carbon footprint on global warming
