Flexible Buildings: The Future of Architecture | Free Documentary

Flexible Buildings: The Future of Architecture | Engineering Documentary
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Never before have there been so many people on Earth. The new world creates new challenges for us living together, one of the biggest being the infrastructure in the world we live in.
How can we ensure that the cities anonomyzing and isolating its inhabitants become places of encounter again? How can we use technology to create new spaces in areas where there is no space left? How can sustainable construction revolutionize the construction industry? - In the search for answers, the documentary presents current concepts and implementations from the core disciplines of architecture, development of building materials, and urban design.
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Earth’s population is ever increasing. The challenge: housing, homes, affordable for all. How can we use new technology to create new spaces where there’s none left? How can sustainable construction revolutionize the construction industry? This documentary searches for answers - presenting innovative concepts for the challenges facing humanity. The objective: humane housing in ever shrinking space. “We are rethinking how we will build in the future. Those problems come to us with every project. But we choose not to see them. We choose to make architecture the autonomous object, taking the brief only from the client while we also have the responsibility for society. We have to explain our ambitions as architects to expand the agenda, be clever and respectful and honest. We have to teach young architects about this and talk much more about this.” Rahul Mehrotra, Professor for Urban Design

[@ReiEvangelista]

Did I watch a documentary about cities or about Ads?

[@szili76]

Covid was invented for this...

[@ninobrown4516]

no problem bill gate and jews friend are here to resolve the problem

[@AgingTurtle]

We need more birth control, IMHO.

[@MrSheduur]

@@szili76 A disease that kills 2-3% of the infected does not really meet the standard to properly shrink our population back to sustainable levels... Birth control is the only option but of course it will never be done because the illusion of "freedom" must be upheld.

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Who needs online class if you have Free Documentary video in KZbin?

[@biochemistrybyhoney]

Hm🔥

[@MrBuild9357]

How can He get very attractive video?

[@janailtonferreia7444]

This documentary changed my mindset about cities and even about humanity, and as a future architect I also feel responsible for the sustainable and human development of cities. I also see how these technologies can and will change the reality of my country (Brazil) and other nations positively.

[@thegreyghost5846]

But why? All these cities of the future look like soulless globs of concrete arranged in basic geometric shapes. 0 culture 0 humanity It's like the corporate "art" of architecture

[@toomanymarys7355]

If you care about people, build cheap, safe, clean places. That's it. Not projections of you ego.

[@butterknifelife]

That sounded like a military oath, awesome that you're inspired to do good.

[@darkframepictures]

@@toomanymarys7355 build opportunity, and let people build their own dreams…

[@arolemaprarath6615]

I hope the favela will cease to exist and stop treating it like a tourist or historical site. Get rid of it by demolishing the houses and rebuilding with sustainable building flats and other use.

[@naphtalworesha]

I think I need a Degree from this channel... The knowledge acquired is vast😂😂😂

[@bhargavmehta8278]

Same

[@FreeDocumentary]

Good idea! I’ll bring it up at our next team Zoom meet 😉

[@insomniacfirehorse6425]

Count me in

[@naphtalworesha]

@@FreeDocumentary make sure to drop a link. We love you guys.

[@nextbanker9538]

@@FreeDocumentary me also

[@AntonsClass]

The "Urban Shelf" design could work well in the desert. The way the higher sections could help shade the lower sections in summer could help offset energy used for cooling, and watering systems for vegetation could save water by preventing runoff.

[@margravenstein6682]

Shade is gold in Arizona. Worthless in Houston

[@_construction_2023]

@@margravenstein6682 Great comment by anton. Love it. The guy is german by the way. The designer of the shelf levels living spaces. I was just in Arizona. Great light flooding everything. ...flagstaff I didn't get to stay there. Badasd trees

[@mercycarbonell1061]

Thank you for this documentary, I watched it with my aging father, a retired Architect, who wrote his Architecture School Thesis on the idea of Planned Obsolescence in 1968 & was essentially told that what he was suggesting was "not true" and was "not practical." He was envisioning a future for architecture and design that was rooted less in the tradition of permanence and more in ideas of evolving, regenerating, compostability, sustainability with materials that would not destroy the earth but be from/with the earth. And so we watched your documentary, my father now quite unsteady, often sleeping most of his days, his own body deteriorating and throughout watching, he nodded and uttered small mmmmhmm mmmmhmmm to signify that he was not only engaged but was in solidarity. Afterwards, he spoke (something he rarely does these days) of your documentary: he wondered about the ecological relationships being proposed, if density can be sustained, if green spaces were a consideration in terms of the ideas of people being in community. And while he did say this out loud, I sensed that he was within a kind of wonder and gratitude to those offering radical pedagogical redesigning beyond "the master's tools" that will allow for the very necessity of architects to being elevated, to not fade into The Obsolete. Thank you for the gift of being able to witness my father return to a life-of-the-imagination-mind at a time when he seems to be slipping away ~

[@dominicgunderson]

Your father sounds like an amazing person.

[@claudiosamg]

I am an architect, from Brazil but living in the USA. I am an entrepreneur in technology and an enthusiast of new visions about architecture. I don't remember having seen such a great documentary about urban planning, architectural design, and interior design. Make me feel that if we could get together, we could change the world. I would like to meet all these professors and guys in person. If possible, I would like to contribute with some ideas...

[@sanderbautista801]

A very informative documentary. With increasing population and increasing demand for new buildings, developing new ideas on architecture is a clear solution to secure the human cohabitation sustainably.

[@louisprinsloo5709]

This will be wonderful! I wish and pray to live when this prospers world wide! And i really pray this concepts is not only limited towards cities, but also becomes available for people living in towns, to also benefit from the easier ways of living and also building towns to the people's needs. I have really been praying for things like this from my primary school years.

[@danielmisgana2672]

What a fantastic documentary. I hope, one day, I’ll be able to be a major part of what these guys are doing in Africa. Even though I’m not planning to be an architect. God bless these guys

[@thecitizen9747]

U can more efficiently help Africa by denouncing the wars and corruptions alimented by westers governments with their local collaborators✌🏽

[@jdhenge]

Subtitle should be: "How central planning will compound the problems caused by central planning"

[@amanrsk]

Bored ? Free Documentary's got you covered ! Enjoying the content. Keep up the good work. 👏👏

[@TheGreenMinded]

Thank you for giving us free amazing documentaries more power!

[@one087]

I'm equally obsessed with this Channel's Contents and that intro Music. 😃

[@morenofranco9235]

Max Schwitalla has such a fantastic idea for city building. Wonderful documentary.

[@mukondeleliratshilavhi5634]

thank you for letting know that there is still so much work to be done

[@oraevalibby1890]

What a super video! Ah! Absolutely loved this! So inspirational, fed my creative soul, thank you 🙏

[@Quinnknights]

The flexible house idea only really works if you live alone, have bugger all 'stuff' & anything that doubles as a bathroom will face issues with damp. it's an option, but it's not a great one. Also, over-populating a small area creates a faster spread of illness and higher replication/mutation rate for those illnesses.

[@butterknifelife]

I agree completely, I think that the wet areas of a dwelling need to be separated and not multipurpose. There's something very unappealing about making salad in the same steamy, wet spot where you just had a shower. I think the big winner here was the partition room that can be opened up when you want to have a group of friends over or make a space for dancing or exercise or whatever. Though, no doubt all of this origami house stuff needs to be lived in and tested over years in real properties for the issues to be largely realised and the designs to be improved.

[@voncheeseburger]

Not to even mention the toilet next to the shower

[@swedishvegan7866]

@@voncheeseburger That's pretty standard though right now?

[@scottjs5207]

@@swedishvegan7866 It is everywhere I've seen in the US.

[@swedishvegan7866]

@@scottjs5207 Same in Sweden. And well, everywhere else in the world?

[@fungalcoffee]

A lot of cool ideas I'll never be able to use, affordability is super important, a robotic shoebox or walking community is nice but not for $2000+ a month. And you put some new thing in an apartment or home and it's price skyrockets.

[@fungalcoffee]

@@basilmagnanimous7011 the wording of your reply is interesting, are you for or against communism? Like your overall statement is pro communist/socialists but he central bank statement seams to contradict that. I'm not trying to rag on you I'm just interested

[@fungalcoffee]

@@basilmagnanimous7011 thank you for explaining, something I can say I haven't heard of before

[@bonnieoppelt2734]

I always feel so inspired watching things like this. I am currently trying to create something similar but it has some fundamental differences. I hope to be able to launch the concept at the end of 2022. Thank you for sharing.

[@starlink3125]

Make it fire proof and not leak water like them blocks

[@bonnieoppelt2734]

@@starlink3125 geopolymer concrete is my choice building material. Some of the oldest buildings in the world are. Wonderful material.

[@penielrwendeire7869]

Interested in knowing where u a trying to create it perhaps we can partner

[@samiralima4781]

Thank you very much for this documentary! It surely has opened my mind to new ideas!

[@ravitejakoyela2636]

I’m glad 🙂, that some where like gerhard is struggling for a change keeping the environment safe for the generations that follows. Much appreciations needed for the people like him. Change is what needed with in us. Go green, save water and environment.

[@jeanpaulfelix4095]

I applaud your efforts.

[@Darth_Revan25]

Absolutely love this channel! So, so interesting.

[@butterknifelife]

That French architect had an interesting point about designing for the future rather than what is practical for the current construction technology and norms. It probably takes some pretty pictures and a handful of astronomically expensive prototype buildings to inspire the greatest civic engineers and builders to begin considering the big question here - how can you build these complex, curved, cantilevered buildings at a reasonable price point, in a reasonable timeframe and in a safe manner? I'd love to see our cities transformed with beautiful buildings and vibrant spaces, and hope that the best of the best are out there figuring all this out. On the other hand, increasing the amount of public space at the cost of private space is a great idea, but I think many places in the world just aren't ready for it. I live in Perth, Western Australia, and violence, meth, worship of 'gangsta' rappers and alcoholism is a huge problem here. It's not safe to walk around the CBD at night, and what few public spaces we have in the city centre are not comfortable, they're inhabited by the druggos and alcoholics with nothing to lose, who'll snarl abuse at you if you don't give them money or a cigarette, or have screaming matches with each other at the entrance to the train station. I think the most important thing in my city is having accessibility and good roads for the police to arrive quickly when you need them. Before we begin phasing out roads and thinking about more communal living I think we need to figure out who on our streets needs to be helped back to their feet, and who needs to be cared for on a long term basis in order to make our city a safe and comfortable place to be. After that I imagine having more nicely sculptured, well lit and landscaped public space will be a leap forward for humanity.

[@olgavictorovnadeleon5180]

Amazing show.Thanks for all your documentary. Enjoying watching them

[@nevmcc3884]

Love the open ramps, bikes and scooter ideas except when the weather is not so perfect? Maybe his model can control the rain too.

[@janganliatchannelini]

Wow i used to hate massive buildings, but once i see urban shelf concept, I think it looks feasible

[@iceleaf2]

Incredible! 💓🙌🏽💓

[@myparceltape1169]

26.40 The multi functional house was common in poor agricultural areas and probably still is. People and animals sleep under the same roof. In fact, the entire building might be under the same roof, often with a partial dividing wall. It keeps them all safe and warm in cold nights.

[@JeremyThomas_Environmentarian]

Amazing doco. Thanks. But more mention of plants, and biophilic design, which should be incorporated with all modern architect so as to nurture our connection with nature and want to save it.

[@sanjaybasak3080]

A great n PHENOMENAL vision for the FUTURE...Completly agree with these imagination.....even I'm thinkin more....my imaginations r comin' out

[@carlamatthew3681]

Very interesting and informative ❤️

[@pinkkam]

thanks so much!!!

[@gacherumburu9958]

Great documentary!

[@adamd1347]

Nice dreams for California or Florida. I don't see how these designs (8:00) would work during rough winter and snow drifts up to couple of meters.

[@toomanymarys7355]

Florida gets very heavy rains!!!

[@hnttakata713]

Brilliant. This looks doable in Dubai, the resources, man made islands and money to create this vision. Thank you.

[@mrbigbulge635]

I agree. You are absolutely beautiful! I'd love to talk more about this over dinner 🙂

[@abdullahtufenk7000]

Aradığım tüm harika bilgiler buradaymış.. 😍😍😍

[@johnpatrick1588]

Give me green space, privacy, fresh air, and quiet over a city any day.

[@adamd1347]

Yup. Ant colonies. No privacy. Noise. Cities don't have money for something like these anyway. They sell land to developers who are only interested in luxury condominiums for wealthy people. I live in NYC and I applied once for "affordable housing" in a new high-rise. They quoted me double for two tiny bedrooms what I'm paying for spacious three bedrooms in low density residential area in Queens. It's quiet here too. 27:10? LOL, no thank you.

[@ligametis]

And still both developers and local governments due to efficiency and cost just keep increasing density seek to create dense concrete wastelands, overcrowded ant nests. I just notice that there is a lot less green areas, open space in modern developments compared to ones from 50-80s. Do they feel we don't care about or need these things?

[@user-tk4gr9zo7t]

Same

[@sergel02]

@@ligametis people certain want some green spaces and open areas I think. It certainly is a balancing act. Denser areas tend to improve walkability, lower reliance on vehicles and thus reduce environmental impact, but people need green spaces to walk and use.

[@mahabuburrahman2003]

Good informative..thanks ,sir . respect from Bangladesh

[@gurdevpaul1622]

Thanku for this types documentey also share with us in future also

[@petermuturi4402]

really nice questions asked there

[@jaywyse7150]

This is inspiring!

[@manaramapatra7831]

Infrastructure and architructure plays the most vital part in making an advanced city. City designers make the most of it when they design the construction of a city. Fantastic vedio.❤😢😢😅😊

[@TA-lb5wl]

Mirjam Shikudule has a cool dress. Many thanks for creators for this cheerful video.

[@rizen7871]

Brilliant !!❤💯

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Wow This is a channel of KZbin amazing, thanks for the video....

[@lisadawn8856]

Great video. This was very informative. Thanks for uploading.

[@FreeDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and letting us know you liked it 😀

[@jessielazaula4318]

Ingatan ang nature.... ang bawat lupa na tinutubuan ng puno halaman...Ibalik nio sa dati.....

[@SL33P-WALK3R]

I was born in a small village in Cambodia and lived in Oregon most my life. One thing I missed most is the sense of community and everyone knew and looked out for each other. It's every man for themselves but overall it's better here.

[@arolemaprarath6615]

Where is Oregon?

[@saranbhatia8809]

It's all about rightfully coming together sustainably living with sharing and caring objective!

[@kevinmulemba2290]

*Wow! We really need to provide such solutions to prevent the future catastrophe of urban sprawl in our cities, mostly in Africa where we have countless opportunities.* _I'm exited to be part of this big project._

[@pushpindersingh5245]

Urban planning simulaton from MIT Media Lab can prove to me revolutionary in the architecture if it functions to its full capability. It only gets better as more and more data is fed to the model to stimulate. Correct planning for space is so crucial for designing suitable architecture and transit spaces in today's rapiding urbanising cities.

[@judegabbard2081]

The problem is with the multiple use spaces is that the wear and tear is twice as much so special materials will be needed. Old buildings are filled with innovative technologies that no longer work. Imagine all the waste and expense of repairing the mechanics of these very complex orispaces. Schwitalla's arrangement of space are pretty amazing!

[@WendyClardy]

Thanks!

[@utmostmarajah]

Marvelous!

[@utkiribrokhimov741]

the best video

[@lasensuarquiteturaeurbanis448]

Espetacular!!!

[@danielmisgana2672]

The configurable spaces one was weird/dystopian when I first thought of it- but in places with such seriously limited space, this could be a way to address the lack of spaces. I wonder how that startup is doing now

[@faizalk4463]

Need more research on polymer concrete .if its load bearing is improved and other essential properties then its a positive thing for sustainable growth of cities.

[@TheRoughStar]

Damn so many serious points to be studied further. This is like 20 thesis worth of urban planning info.

[@nizzcole5816]

Amazing

[@omarplacido5855]

Great documetary!

[@isaacmuiruriimunza2091]

This is dope

[@marymalanaula3994]

Am addicted to this channel 😯😯😯😯

[@00justsayin00]

Im so interested in the polymer concrete, but have so many questions too...

[@oraevalibby1890]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful

[@privateman1850]

This documentary would be sooo much more enjoyable if you would simply just add an additional 30 commercials...... Like who does not enjoy commercials when viewing a program.

[@bhrigumonisaikia7525]

The polymer concrete is a very interesting innovation...

[@myparceltape1169]

We might get rid of waste plastics but we have still got to burn the chalk to make the cement.

[@faizalk4463]

@@myparceltape1169 BUT still it makes less environmental problems and existing plenty of desert sand can be utilised instead of deminishing sand that we use.

[@myparceltape1169]

@@faizalk4463 Good point. We can also think of the possible uses for inorganic materials which are created without pores, such as normal concrete cast and set in a vacuum. It could replace hydrocarbon-derived polymer when necessary. We need to do a lot more materials research, though I suspect that money is the biggest stumbling block.

[@hruaitearalte]

If only they showed the complete church building in Namibia. Nice documentary

[@charleyedwards2121]

21:54 thats soooooo cool, i love to work somewhere like that what a cool guy

[@parnishghodki3573]

inspiring

[@LyudmylaD]

Great video

[@mayito9100]

Alternatives such as Earthship housing, completely off grid would be perfect for some. In my case, Tiny Housing on wheels is one way I'm willing to explore in the near future.

[@adams5507]

the wheels on the bus go round and round

[@jeffharris8166]

@@adams5507 only when you need them to

[@sulu-gambari.shuaib4841]

FANTASTIC AND FUTURISTIC ARCHITECTURE.....

[@sulu-gambari.shuaib4841]

THE IDEA OF A FUTURISTIC ARCHITECTURAL CITY DESIGN IDEAL SHOULD PROVIDE MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY, EMERGENCY, ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION, TRANSPORTATION, MULTI DIVERSITY E.T.C

[@sulu-gambari.shuaib4841]

I THINK A FUTURISTIC ARCHITECTURAL CITY DESIGN IDEAL SHOULD BE ONE IN WHICH CHANGE IS CONSISTENT......

[@Lifestories254]

Thinking outside the box at its finest..This is awsome.

[@mdrabbibepari3896]

Great future ❤

[@MatheusCaetano0]

Thank you

[@FreeDocumentary]

It’s our pleasure and our job which we love so we’re happy you’re happy 😃

[@willyssilly6257]

Looks like a good place to ride the Onewheel

[@Simqer]

26:22 is very interesting but there are a few issues I see there. Well, mainly just 1, which is that the kitchen is EXTREMELY small. There is an easy way to fix that: If you add a foot or 2 to the width (wall to wall, not window to door), then swap the kitchen to the sidewall, you can make it MUCH longer and include a fridge and oven. Current dimensions seems to be about 10x35 foot (350 sq feet), you can make that into 12x35 foot (420 sq feet). If you don't want to add the extra sq footage, then you can move the bathroom door to the hidden space where the bed is. By doing that you can double the small kitchen you have. It should barely be enough to add a fridge and oven. I believe the extra 2 foot to the width adds an extreme quality of life upgrade though. Aside from the longer kitchen, you can add so much more on the wall now. Extra storage, add another office or move it over there. Or other things. But aside from that, I really enjoyed this concept. I don't dislike the bed that lifts to the ceiling either.

[@brucelucas1756]

I could absolutely see myself living in a city designed like this. 😍

[@snorfallupagus6014]

And then, dying in a city designed like this, after the authorities have welded you into you apartment/prison, during the next plandemic that they are now planning.

[@pankecito974]

Un Gran Saludo 👌 de Ecuador

[@FreeDocumentary]

Un gran saludo de Berlin e Viena

[@WaditaX]

it's interesting the point of view of the arquitectures but what about the waste system within the shelf's... how dark water will be managed and residue collection those are a very big problem in major cities already because city drains aren't prepared for the amount of waste produced by the growth of big cities

[@WaditaX]

would be interesting to see other people opinions on the matter, and I hope I expressed my self in a way that you can understand ❤️

[@adyjimipark7620]

Maybe we can purify and reuse most of the water ..

[@doittoit4116]

So many ads I didn’t even know this was a video about something. I thought the documentary were the ads and the ads were the documentary!

[@kfcpimp9016]

The amount of ads is making this channel unwatchable

[@1dervision55]

U can scroll all the way to the end of the video then restart the video for no ads

[@kfcpimp9016]

@@1dervision55 you are a genius 👏

[@pointa2b388]

@@1dervision55 thank you

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Try free ad blocker, I have one that is totally free and I haven't had to watch a single ad in months without spending g a single penny of my money. I hate watching with my bf now because he refuses to use one and I have been spoiled with the one o use lol.

[@bernardsarpong9750]

I love architecture ❤️

[@TheCiaMKultra]

I lov it as well love it. Especially thinking about the sustainability and interconnect ability of it parts to form a bigger picture . Leading arch heads always thinking out side of the box by ripping it apart and reconfiguring it to make way for best views of the future sky Line .

[@Varaxis]

Making paths not straight and flat (AKA boring)... glad there are infrastructure planners out there that are aware of that.

[@toxiczombiewolf5692]

If a place like this becomes real in my lifetime I'm gonna see it such a cool idea

[@blaked7532]

OK, i want ORI (the origami-based tech) in my house. I have a simple small one level ranch-home style building, and my space is limited. Having a multi use kitchen/diningroom/livingroom will allow me to use my available space better for when I have visitors over and I can have more space for bookshelves put up to store my manga collection. Definitely gonna look into to it.

[@medinatafa7976]

Organized management in a city relies on its good architecture with enough space for each activity🌱

[@KarenDegenhart]

Around 30 minutes in, the invention of polymer concrete is very interesting product.

[@rickrose5069]

meta scope at the airport amazing

[@JORDANMANUEL21]

Techonology flies so fast

[@Em-xt4ql]

I'm amazed to see the experiment using brainwave as the design blueprint starting at 42:40 time of the video. Thank you for the video.

[@canzukcommonwealth7309]

Urban shelves sound brilliant and hopefully the revival of community

[@silverpantsblue.1780]

all of this leaves out human nature. I almost spit out my drink when the guy was talking about inequity and how poor people have to commute the furthest for work. Thanks for the protip cpt. obvious.

[@anujavenugopalan8535]

This is such a great documentary! It opens up a huge world of possibilities! And looking at the technological developments, it sure brings hope for the future. Hope to see these cities built and functional in our generation. Thank you so much for enlightening 52 mins. Gonna share this video to all my friends 😊😊😊

[@malvinderkaur541]

making use of space wisely and with 1000 years duration in mind in sewage drains waste garbage managements, most important facts of new build up.

[@betterthannotgoodmtb]

@15:45 Here in States we call them apartments, condos, hotels, and motels. At Ft. Sill and Ft. Bragg we called them barracks.

[@pixpusha]

It would be interesting to me to explore how it impacts people lived experience to build their living space with their own hands. I'm curious how it would impact their memories of living in that space and how it influences their lives.

[@Pugetwitch]

Okay definitely teaches resilient and how to cope with risks