Networked Urban Housing with Self-Managed Production : Case of Eco Green Village (MILD Home) in Belgrade

Abstract

This research focuses on developing a position towards the concept of housing and production as complementary programs in urban environments. The position that is represented in this research addresses the issue of sustainability of architectural space using two key notions: ecology + economy. Alternative definitions and interpretations of these two notions can offer a new understanding of the concept of sustainability in architecture. In this sense, ecology is considered as a practice that deals with the relations between people, and at the same time to their physical surroundings. Therefore, ecology implies social interactions. Economy is considered as a careful management of available resources. However, economy is also a relational activity, which implies diverse interactions between people (in sharing and distributing resources). Introductiory chapter of research opens a discussion on: - Challenges of contemporary city living - Urban-rural dichotomy and the rise of networks - Towards new concepts of urban living