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The Countercultural Turn and Postmodern Historicism: Challenging Modernist Orthodoxy

The Countercultural Turn and Postmodern Historicism: Challenging Modernist Orthodoxy

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 16, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture

The Psychology of Post Modern Historicism What is Postmodern Classicism Postmodern Classicism emerged in the 1980s as a critique of modernist architecture’s rejection of historical styles. The movement sought to reintegrate classical elements into contemporary...
Computational Design and Digital Fabrication: Reshaping Architectural Possibilities

Computational Design and Digital Fabrication: Reshaping Architectural Possibilities

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 16, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture

The Psychology of Computational Design Computational Design and Digital Fabrication represent a revolutionary approach in architecture that leverages advanced computer algorithms and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to create complex, highly optimized...
Adaptive Reuse: Breathing New Life into Existing Structures

Adaptive Reuse: Breathing New Life into Existing Structures

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 15, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture

The Psychology of Adaptive Reuse Adaptive Reuse is an architectural approach that focuses on repurposing existing buildings for new functions while preserving their historical, social, or architectural value. This strategy has gained increasing prominence in the 21st...
Adaptive Architecture: Architecture of the Environment

Adaptive Architecture: Architecture of the Environment

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 15, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture

The Psychology of Adaptive Architecture Adaptive Architecture: Architecture of the Environment Adaptive Architecture represents an innovative approach where buildings are designed to adjust and respond to their environment, occupants, and usage patterns. This emerging...
Biophilic Design: Reconnecting Humans with Nature through Architecture

Biophilic Design: Reconnecting Humans with Nature through Architecture

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 15, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture

The Psychology of Biophilic Design Biophilic Design: Reconnecting Humans with Nature through Architecture Biophilic Design is an innovative approach to architecture that seeks to satisfy the innate human need to affiliate with nature in the built environment. This...
Post-Digital Architecture: Blending the Virtual and Physical Realms

Post-Digital Architecture: Blending the Virtual and Physical Realms

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 15, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture

Post-Digital Architecture: Blending the Virtual and Physical Realms Post-Digital Architecture: Bridging the Digital and Physical Realms Post-Digital Architecture emerged in the early 21st century as a response to the pervasive influence of digital technologies on...
New Materialism in Architecture: Embracing Material Agency and Ecological Thinking

New Materialism in Architecture: Embracing Material Agency and Ecological Thinking

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 15, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture

The Psychology of New Materialism New Materialism in architecture represents a shift in design thinking that emerged in the early 21st century. This approach challenges traditional notions of matter as passive and inert, instead recognizing materials as active agents...
Parametricism: The New Digital Paradigm in Architecture

Parametricism: The New Digital Paradigm in Architecture

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 15, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Media and Culture

The Psychology of Parametricism What is Parametricism? Parametricism, a design paradigm that emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, represents a significant shift in architectural thinking and practice. This approach, which relies heavily on algorithmic...

Neo-Modernism: Reviving and Refining Modernist Principles

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 15, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture

The Psychology of Neo-Modernism What is Neo-Modernism? Neo-Modernism emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a thoughtful return to and reinterpretation of modernist principles in architecture. This movement seeks to address the criticisms of modernism...
Art Deco Architecture: Embracing Modernity with Style

Art Deco Architecture: Embracing Modernity with Style

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 15, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture

The Psychology of Art Deco What is Art Deco? Art Deco, a prominent design movement that flourished in the 1920s and 1930s, represented a bold embrace of modernity, technology, and machine aesthetics. This style, characterized by its sleek lines, geometric patterns,...
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About the Editor: Joel Blackstock, LICSW-S, MSW, PIP is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor (License #4135C-S) and holds a Private Individual Practice License (#1489) in the state of Alabama. His NPI number is 1790154490. Joel holds a Master’s in Social Work from The University of Alabama and a BA in Comparative Religion from Sewanee: The University of the South. He is certified in Emotional Transformation Therapy and trained in EMDR and Brainspotting Phase 1 & 2.

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