An·thro·po·gen·ic Emissions And Architecture
Scientists have long held the suspicion that human activities can alter our planet's climate. It is indisputable that without the use of coal and fossil fuels, humanity would not have been able to have the same level or type of progress that it has now. Yet, along with that development, came the climate emergency and the question of whether human activity's consequences are still reversible. The twentieth century marked the birth of Modernism in architecture, which encouraged architects and engineers to explore new materials, including those that use fossil fuels, coal, or natural gas as a main ingredient in production. Kuwait experienced an unprecedented speed of urbanization between, 1950 and 1980. This period known as "Al-Nahdah". It marked the beginning of Kuwait's significant reliance on nonrenewable energy sources. As of 2021, Kuwait recorded the highest temperature on Earth, reaching a high of 58C. The Al-Nahdah period was recognized for modernization and affluence, but it also served as a prelude to climate change and the rise of temperatures. Additionally, the impacts of the Gulf War had long-lasting consequences. Today, Kuwait faces a great challenge in overcoming the consequences of these major decisions and events of its recent past. This thesis book includes projects that confront urban and architectural problems connected to climate change around the world, such as sinking cities, reuse of buildings materials, and experiments with environmentally conscious construction materials. It also includes seminar papers on the topic of climate change, materials and oil crisis.