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