IN-PERSON Barcelona. Section A

Abstract

The survival of humanity depends on the usage of energy since the beginning of creation. The basis of sustainability is always based on well-thought energy consumption, but unconsumed energy can serve better the protection of the environment as a prevention. Sustainability means that we keep the opportunity for future generations to ensure their own living conditions. All research and studies related to sustainable development emphasize the necessity of a change of attitude and the responsibility of universities in its implementation. The academic class like engineers, political – economic decision-makers are going to define the future of the society, what society will be able to create the balance and the “fair play” between the environment, society, nature, and economy, and to undertake a responsibility. What can we do as architects to promote a change in attitude? During an academic semester, students at the University of Pécs had a project about current social-economic issues in architecture and urbanism. The task was to recycle the vacant building of the Market Hall of Pécs and the surrounding city block. The solutions show that sustainability is not only important when designing new buildings, but it is also our duty to recycle our existing built infrastructure.