Converging Directions of Organic Architecture and City Planning: A Theoretical Exploration

A convergence of organic architecture and city planning principles is driving modern sustainable development, integrating energy-saving technologies, biomorphism, and material recycling. Frank Lloyd Wright's foundational concept of 'organic architecture,' emphasizing harmony with nature and climatic conditions, has evolved into four distinct directions: landscape-integrated designs, biomimetic forms, resource-preserving energy-efficient structures, and material reuse. This study reveals a gradual synthesis of these approaches, where buildings increasingly blend with their surroundings while adopting plastic, natural-like forms. The research employs systematic historical and urban planning analysis to explore the interplay between organic architecture and social, economic, and environmental factors, highlighting the pivotal role of human connection to the environment in creating sustainable living conditions.

Oliynyk, O., Amandykova, D., Konbr, U., Eldardiry, D. H., Iskhojanova, G., & Zhaina, T. (2023). Converging Directions of Organic Architecture and City Planning: A Theoretical Exploration. International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlements, 10(8), 223–235. https://doi.org/10.61275/isvsej-2023-10-08-16