Održivost i socijalizam - socio-ekološke ideje u urbanizaciji Novog Beograda

The main objective of this research is to explore the ecology ideas in socialism, or more precisely socio-ecological ideas that were present in urbanization of New Belgrade. The paper investigates beginnings of the development of environmental consciousness that emerged in late sixties of the twentieth century due to rapid urbanization processes of Belgrade, but also draws attention to specific architectural and urban concepts in historical urban development of New Belgrade which are from the standpoint of modern principles of sustainability positive examples of social - environmental exchanges. What can we learn from past experiences? Since the power relations of socio-environmental conditions that shape urban environment are constantly changing in terms of scale and participants in the process of urbanization, historical and geographical insight into the constantly changing urban configuration is necessary for understanding and consideration of future radical political-ecological urban strategies.Ovaj rad ima za cilj da istraži ekološke ideje koji se pojavljuju u socijalističkom periodu, ili preciznije socio-ekološke ideje koje su bile prisutne u urbanizaciji Novog Beograda. Rad istražuje početak razvoja ekološke svesti koja se javlja krajem šezdesetih godina XX veka usled naglog procese urbanizacije Beograda, ali takođe ukazuje i na određene arhitektonske i urbanističke koncepte u istorijskom razvoju Novog Beograda koji sa stanovišta savremenih principa održivosti predstavljaju pozitivne primere društveno-ekološke razmene. Šta možemo naučiti iz prethodnih iskustava? Budući da se odnosi moći društveno-ekoloških odnosa koji oblikuju urbane sredine stalno menjaju u pogledu razmere i učesnika u procesu urbanizacije, istorijsko-geografski uvid u te stalno promenljive urbane konfiguracije neophodan je radi razumevanja i razmatranja budućih radikalnih političko-ekoloških urbanih strategija

Wood from three archaeological sites in Croatia and its research potential

We have analyzed wood from three archaeological sites in Croatia. The samples of wood were in various conditions (charcoal, wet wood, and waterlogged wood). This paper presents the preparation of archaeological wood for identification and dendrochronological analysis and the results of wood identification. We identified 14 samples of fir (Abies alba Mill.), 4 samples of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) and 10 samples of oak (Quercus sp.). We analyzed dendrochronologically 16 samples that contained more than 45 tree-rings and attempted to date them with the Slovenian reference chronologies. Dendrochronological dating was not successful, because there were not enough samples from individual sites and the samples had not enough tree-rings or were not well preserved. Dating without local chronologies, which have not been developed for Croatia yet, is less probable, especially if a small number of badly preserved samples is analyzed. This paper also presents instructions as how to collect, prepare and store samples of wood from archaeological and cultural-historical sites so as to provide optimal use of their research potential

Sexual selection in Drosophila melanogaster after long-term maintaining on different substrates

Veoma izražene morfološke i ponašajne osobine kod životinja često su rezultat delovanja seksualne selekcije. Kod insekata, ovaj proces za rezultat ima prisustvo intenzivne pigmentacije, neuobičajenih morfoloških struktura i kompleksnih feromona, koji se odlikuju velikom varijabilnošću u zavisnosti od sredinskih faktora. Za voćnu mušicu, D. melanogaster, jedan od najvažnijih faktora sredine je ishrana, koja ima značajan efekat na fiziološke, semiohemijske, morfološke i ponašajne osobine. Cilj ove doktorske disertacije je praćenje efekta višegodišnjeg gajenja pet linija D. melanogaster na različitim supstratima (standardni laboratorijski supstrat i supstrati koji sadrže paradajz, bananu, šargarepu i jabuku) na uspeh u parenju, morfološke i semiohemijske osobine. Rezultati ove doktorske disertacije su pokazali da su mužjaci gajeni na supstratu koji sadrži paradajz imali najveći uspeh u parenju, dok su najmanji uspeh u parenju imali mužjaci gajeni na podlozi koja sadrži jabuku. Razlike u uspehu u parenju, između ostalog, se mogu pripisati i razlikama u sastavu supstrata, ali i razlikama u komponentama adaptivne vrednosti. Značajne razlike između linija su uočene i na semiohemijskom i morfološkom nivou. Seksualna izolacija je utvrđena između linija održavanih na supstratima koji sadrže bananu i šargarepu. Na uspeh u parenju značajno je uticao oblik krila mušica, dok veličina krila nije imala značajan efekat. Takođe, kutikularni ugljovodonici, pre svega seksualni feromoni kakvi su 7-trikozen, 7-pentakozen, cVA, 7,11-nonakozadien i 7,11- heptakozadien, su imali važnu ulogu u odabiru partnera.Very pronounced morphological and behavioural traits in animals are often the result of acting sexual selection. In insects, this process leads to intense pigmentation, unusual morphological structures and complex pheromones, exhibiting great variability depending on the environments. For fruit fly, D. melanogaster, one of the most important environmental factors is food, which has a significant effect on physiological, semiochemical, morphological and behavioural traits. The aim of this doctoral dissertation was to determine the impact of long-term maintaining of five D. melanogaster strains on different nutritive substrates (standard laboratory substrate and substrates which contain tomato, banana, carrot and apple) on mating success, morphological and semiochemical traits. The results of this doctoral dissertation showed that males reared on tomato diet had the highest mating success, while males reared on apple diet had the lowest mating success. Differences in mating success could be related with differences in the substrate composition, as well with differences in the fitness traits. Significant differences among strains were also observed on semiochemical and morphological levels. Sexual isolation has been established between strains reared on banana and apple diets. Mating success was significantly influenced by the wing shape, while the wing size showed no effect. Also, cuticular hydrocarbons, primarily sexual pheromones 7-tricosene, 7-pentacosene, cVA, 7,11-nonacosadiene and 7,11-heptacosadiene, had important role in mate choice

Importance of environment-behavior knowledge in rehabilitation of mass housing: case of Belgrade [predavanje po pozivu]

The relevance of this topic reflects the need for redefining the approach to rehabilitation of mass housing as a contribution to social equality in accordance with the current environmental and social issues, as well as with the current environmental and social issues. Recent decades have seen a constant emphasis on the importance of behavioral knowledge and interpretation within architectural theory and practice in order to achieve environmental and cultural sustainability. The assumption is that environment-behavior knowledge can continuously improve architectural response to aspects of the environment, as well as to the needs of contemporary society and culture, the unpredictability of human behavior and the characteristics of the local context. What this elaboration shows is that the role of the environment-behavior knowledge in the rehabilitation of Belgrade mass housing settlements is reflected in understanding the complexity of applied architectural and urban approaches, and also in the understanding of user needs and the overall complexity of the environment and culture. Mentioned relations are considered at different spatial scales, from the level of the housing unit to the level of neighbourhood and block, both in the inner and outer space. Further, the lecture shows that the residential mass housing architecture of Belgrade has a rich environmental history, which is due to specific historical conditions, resulting in complex, hybrid forms of approaches to the design of the environment. Ultimately, the lecture shows that the rehabilitation of mass housing presupposes the establishment of a sensitive relation to the specific environmental, social and cultural context, as well as shifting the focus to the adaptive logic of architectural practice, revealing the possibilities of transformation, expansion and improvement of social equality

Society, ecology and design education: transformative learning for future sustainable and healthy environments [predavanje po pozivu]

To effectively tackle the complex socio-ecological challenges of our time, it is imperative to utilise design approaches that are both transformative and broadly applicable. Such design approaches must transcend traditional boundaries of fields, domains, and disciplines and foster cross-cutting collaboration and innovation. By adopting a holistic and inclusive perspective, we can work towards meaningful and sensitive solutions that address the multifaceted challenges facing our society and environment. Failure to do so could result in a lack of understanding of environmental values and problems, leading to a significant lack of progress and understanding in these critical areas of our lives. In line with that, design education can play a central role in creating more sustainable, equitable and healthy urban environments. Transformative learning can provide “a qualitative shift“ in our living spaces at all spatial scales. It calls for dialogue, reflection, and action, whereas it addresses multiple ecological, societal, and health crises. This presentation aims to share lessons learned from international cooperations and projects, offering examples to enrich design education and practice development

Nature Based Solutions

This text deals with the potential of Nature-Based Solutions as an important design action for teaching the sustainability of the built environment and heritage awareness. It provides an overview of relevant contents, methods, goals, teacher competencies, course types, and learning outcomes

An Environmental Critique: Impact of Socialist Ideology on the Ecological and Cultural Sensitivity of Belgrade's Large-Scale Residential Settlements

This paper advocates the stance that sustainable approaches in architecture, although usually associated to contemporary practice, have a very complex relationship with the history of architecture and urbanism. By adopting an interpretative framework, the paper highlights the environmental aspects of the architectural practice of Belgrade's large-scale residential settlements created under the cultural influences of socialist ideology. The socialist system enabled systematic implementation of the principles of the Congres International d'Architecture Moderne (CIAM) on a large urban scale, in contrast to capitalist countries where these principles were applied on a smaller scale. The paper starts with the premise that these cultural influences, together with the integration of the principles of modernism, caused the rejection and the loss of traditional and ambience values in architecture. Research has shown that these values play a very important role in meeting the needs of ecological and cultural sensitivity in architecture. In its final consequences, the results of research have revealed that, although widely criticized for its break with tradition and the loss of ambience values, residential architecture in Belgrade during the socialist era included significant aspirations of the architectural practice directed at the improvement of aspects of sustainability, and especially aspects of ecological and cultural sensitivity

Тhe application of environment-behavior theories in architectural design.

Повод и актуелност теме истраживања огледа се у неопходности редефинисања концепта природе у архитектури у складу са актуелним енвајроненталним и климатским питањима, као и променом позиције природе у савремменој култури...The relevance of these researc topics reflects the need for redefining the concept of nature in accordance with current environmental and climate issues, as well as with the changing position of nature in contemporary culture..