Introduces the course 'History and Theory of the Environment' and discusses the importance of studying environmental issues and landscapes for a sustainable future.
Explores the transformation of nature into culture through architecture, emphasizing the significance of tracing perimeters and understanding territory accidents for smarter interventions.
Explores the Neolithic Revolution, the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural civilizations, and its impact on human societies and the environment.
Examines the shift from hunter-gatherer societies to early agricultural empires, exploring the Neolithic revolution, state formation, and environmental impacts.
Delves into the formation of agrarian landscapes in medieval Europe, exploring agricultural revolution, energy regimes, mechanical innovations, and common land use.
Explores the art of memory and its connection to architecture, town planning, and landscape evolution, emphasizing mnemonic techniques and historical significance.
Examines sustainability, architecture, and materials through historical transitions, philosophical perspectives, and the essence of architecture as a technical activity.
Examines the transition from water-and-wood to coal-and-iron industrial technologies in the paleotechnic era, discussing environmental concerns, steam engines, and market systems.