Exploring the role of digital technology in enhancing an environmentally responsive architecture: toward a fog water harvesting and visitors centre on Signal Hill
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2018
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The development and progression of architecture throughout the ages has been for the most
part as a result of the influence of new technologies. Today, more environmentally
responsible and innovative buildings are being constructed thanks to research and
developments in technology. As the information age transforms into the digital age, the trend
for digital integration into every-day life is becoming the norm. Concurrently, the promotion
of sustainable living in our society has been facilitated by digital technology. While digital
technology and sustainable living might seem like completely different fields, they are more
interconnected than we may believe. This dissertation explores how digital technology can
enhance an environmentally responsive architecture. The thesis provides principles for
developing a connection between digital technology and environmental architecture in order
to facilitate a sustainable approach toward sourcing water.
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Master of Architecture. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban