Biblical symbolism and climate change: ethics and responsibility in architecture
Artykuł w czasopiśmie
MNiSW
200
Lista 2024
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| Autorzy: | Kozak Małgorzata, Sztorc Aleksandra |
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| Rok wydania: | 2025 |
| Wersja dokumentu: | Elektroniczna |
| Język: | angielski |
| Numer czasopisma: | 6 |
| Wolumen/Tom: | 21 |
| Strony: | 139 - 156 |
| Impact Factor: | 0,3 |
| Efekt badań statutowych | NIE |
| Materiał konferencyjny: | NIE |
| Publikacja OA: | NIE |
| Abstrakty: | angielski |
| This article explores the potential of selected Old Testament passages as a source of ethical and spiritual inspiration for contemporary architectural and urban design in the face of the climate crisis. It argues that biblical narratives, particularly those depicting natural disasters, covenants, and visions of renewal, offer symbolic and interpretative frameworks that can inform responsible and sustainable approaches to the built environment. Employing an interdisciplinary and hermeneutic methodology, the study juxtaposes theological content with up-to-date scientific data on climate change and analyses case studies from Polish urban and architectural practice. Key biblical motifs, such as the Flood, the Garden of Eden, and the Sabbath of the Land, are interpreted as metaphors that resonate with current ecological challenges and can be translated into practical design strategies. The article demonstrates how biblical texts may shape ethical reflection on spatial planning, encourage regenerative and climate-resilient solutions, and foster a deeper awareness of humanity’s role as steward of creation. It also argues for the integration of environmental ethics and cultural heritage into architectural education and policy-making. The findings suggest that biblical symbolism, though rooted in a specific religious tradition, may serve as a universal tool for cultivating responsibility, imagination, and moral clarity in design. |
