JORDANTV — Our Neighborhood 20260920 234500 UTC 142 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:22] word architecture comes from [00:00:28] success story in [00:00:28] and "builder." [00:01:00] the most successful wildlife [00:01:02] conservation programs in [00:04:34] Ajloun forests and reserve. [00:04:37] Imagine a place where every breath you take [00:04:40] fills your lungs with the scent of oak [00:04:43] and oak trees. A place where you can [00:04:46] leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and listen [00:04:50] to the oldest languages of the earth, the language [00:04:53] of nature. This place is not [00:04:56] a dream. It is here, [00:05:00] in the heart of the northern [00:05:02] highlands of Jordan. [00:05:06] places that protect us from This is the Ajloun Forest Reserve. [00:05:09] The reserve was established in 1900 [00:05:16] through an initiative by the Royal Society for the Conservation [00:05:19] of Nature as a last stronghold [00:05:22] for the evergreen oak [00:05:24] forests [00:05:28] that once covered the area. [00:05:31] Covering an area of 13 square [00:05:34] kilometers, [00:05:37] the reserve presents a unique [00:05:41] biodiversity conservation. [00:05:46] What will you discover in Ajloun [00:05:48] Reserve? [00:05:51] You will walk through lush [00:05:53] paths, [00:05:55] where the national flower of Jordan, the Black [00:05:59] Iris, grows, [00:06:03] and wild orchids bloom. [00:06:06] You will be [00:06:09] a witness to one of [00:06:14] the region: the return of the [00:06:17] Fallow Deer, which had become [00:06:21] locally extinct in Jordan, to run again in [00:06:24] its homeland. [00:06:28] not stop at nature [00:06:30] alone. [00:06:33] Ajloun Reserve is a pioneering model for responsible [00:06:36] eco-tourism. [00:06:38] Here, [00:06:40] nature protection and community empowerment [00:06:44] go hand in [00:06:47] hand. [00:06:52] You can stay in charming wooden [00:06:54] cabins overlooking panoramic [00:06:58] views of the forest [00:07:02] and enjoy a delicious meal in [00:07:04] our restaurant, [00:07:06] which uses fresh, local [00:07:09] ingredients. [00:07:11] Participate in one of the interactive workshops [00:07:14] offered by the local community. [00:07:16] Learn [00:07:20] the art of Arabic [00:07:22] calligraphy, [00:07:25] or make your own soap from olive [00:07:27] oil, or taste biscuits [00:07:31] made with local pomegranate [00:07:33] molasses. [00:07:37] Every product you buy from the nature shop [00:07:41] is direct support for these [00:07:46] this place. [00:07:50] Whether you are looking for adventure and challenge on [00:07:53] long hiking trails or [00:07:56] wish to spend a quiet vacation with your family [00:07:59] away from the stresses of life, [00:08:03] Ajloun Forest Reserve offers [00:08:06] you the experience you are looking for. [00:08:10] Ajloun Forest Reserve is not just [00:08:14] a destination; it is an experience that reconnects [00:08:17] you with nature and yourself. [00:09:41] Do you always wonder about the things around you? Do [00:09:44] you always have the need to [00:09:46] discover? [00:09:50] Then this is the right program [00:09:52] for you. [00:09:56] Satisfy [00:09:57] your curiosity. [00:10:06] Welcome to our program, Inside [00:10:10] Things. [00:10:13] Architecture: beautiful buildings, distinctive structures, [00:10:18] the sun, rain, and other elements. [00:10:21] Schools, offices, and our homes - all these [00:10:25] are the product of a specialty called architecture. But [00:10:29] what is architecture truly? Architecture [00:10:32] is the planning, design, and construction of buildings [00:10:36] and physical structures. It is also the body of knowledge [00:10:39] that encompasses art, physics, technology, and culture [00:10:42] that includes these physical structures. The [00:10:47] the Latin word "architectura," [00:10:50] derived from the terms "chief" [00:10:53] It is not only about buildings and structures. [00:10:57] Architecture requires careful planning and design, [00:11:01] taking into account factors such as function, use, [00:11:04] social and cultural considerations, environmental, and even overall [00:11:08] aesthetics. It also requires the creative [00:11:12] use and manipulation of materials, construction techniques, space, [00:11:15] and the flow of light and air, not to mention the logistical [00:11:18] and administrative factors involved when designing and constructing [00:11:22] a structure. Indeed, architecture [00:11:25] note how different cultures [00:11:27] throughout [00:11:30] history have had different aesthetics and designs [00:11:34] when it comes to their architecture: [00:11:36] pyramids, columns, domes, cathedrals, [00:11:40] temples, and much more. While [00:11:43] humans have been building structures since ancient times, the first [00:11:49] subject comes from the first century AD from [00:11:52] "De Architectura" by the Roman architect [00:11:56] Vitruvius. According to him, a good building [00:12:00] must fulfill three main principles: it must be solid, [00:12:03] useful, and pleasing. [00:12:06] Solidity or durability means that the building must stand [00:12:10] and be stable on its own and remain in good condition. [00:12:13] Utility or usefulness means that the structure must [00:12:16] be used for the purpose for which it was created. Delight or beauty [00:12:20] means that the structure must also be aesthetically [00:12:23] pleasing. In the 19th century, the prominent [00:12:27] architect in skyscraper construction, Louis Sullivan, promoted [00:12:30] a new principle in architectural design: "form [00:12:34] follows function," meaning that the aesthetic considerations [00:12:38] of the structure should be designed with function and utility in mind, so that they are [00:12:41] not merely decorative elements of the structure. [00:12:44] Whereas in the early 20th century, a new [00:12:48] guiding philosophy began to emerge: sustainability. [00:12:52] This spirit promoted environmentally conscious architectural [00:12:56] the design but with the materials used and the way [00:13:00] they reduce pollution and integrate [00:13:03] other environmentally sustainable practices such as preserving natural [00:13:07] vegetation, passive cooling, and proper [00:13:10] waste management. [00:13:14] You have just watched another enjoyable and informative [00:13:17] episode of our program. [00:13:21] As always, if you have [00:13:23] any questions, the answers [00:13:26] are with us. Stay curious [00:13:29] and stay informed. [00:13:33] Join us again in the next episode of our program.