Work Shop
Commercial real estate (retail and office) represents a $7 trillion asset class that is slow to change and currently under increasing pressure.What are the effects of accelerating technology and changing consumer behavior on real estate? Work Shop explores the growth of retail, fueled by smartphones and apps, in the post-pandemic world.Whether you are a building owner or decision maker, service provider to the industry, or engaged participant, this book will provide history, context, and ideas for commercial real estate to evolve and thrive in the conceptual age.
Three Pavilions by S矇rgio Bernardes Contribution to the Brazilian Modern Architectural Avant-Garde in the Mid-20th Century
As part of the second generation of modern architects from Rio de Janeiro - at least one decade separated him from the first group of modern architects acting in Rio, such as L繳cio Costa (1902-1998), Jorge Machado Moreira (1904-1992), Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) and Affonso Eduardo Reidy (1909-1964) -, S矇rgio Bernardes (1919-2002) was a son of the new times. Graduated in 1948 at the National School of Architecture of the University of Brazil, currently the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, his work began to consolidate precisely in the post-war period, when the North American culture was imposed as the greatest reference in the Brazilian context, leaving the European influence - and the French, as its greatest expression in the country16 - in the background.Fausto Sombra's research is based on some academic texts that converge in the affirmation of the greater affinity of Bernardes' work with the cultural and technological expe-rience underway in the United States;
Architectural Luxury. Theories of architecture and issues facing the field today
Academic Paper from the year 2024 in the subject Art - Architecture / History of Construction, grade: A, Free University of Berlin (Business Administration and Management), course: Architecture, language: English, abstract: This paper delves into the realm of architectural theory and its implications in the contemporary world, particularly focusing on the concept of architectural luxury. It begins by discussing the historical significance of architecture as a reflection of societal values and progress. The theories of architecture, ranging from Christian Norberg Schulz's Phenomenon of Place to the Universal Space theory and Functionalism, are explored in depth, highlighting their relevance to luxury architecture. Key issues facing architecture today, including the need for inclusivity, material limitations, and preservation of heritage, are thoroughly examined. Additionally, the paper explores the profound effects of architectural sites on individuals and society, emphasizing the importance of well-designed spaces for productivity, mood, and health. Finally, it discusses how changes in architectural trends have positively impacted society, with luxury architecture no longer confined to the elite but embraced as a vital aspect of modern living. Through comprehensive analysis and scholarly references, this paper provides valuable insights into the theories, challenges, and transformative potential of architecture in contemporary society.
Histories of Urban Planning and Political Power
In this volume, contributions from Europe and Latin America provide insight into the functions of planning under very different political and societal constellations over the last hundred years: dictatorships, parliamentary democracies and illiberalism; capitalism and state socialism; state interventionism and neoliberalism, and more.
Behind the Postmodern Facade
Magali Larson's comprehensive study explores how architecture "happens" and what has become of the profession in the postmodern era. Drawing from extensive interviews with pivotal architects--from Philip Johnson, who was among the first to introduce European modernism to America, to Peter Eisenman, identified with a new "deconstructionist" style--she analyzes the complex tensions that exist between economic interest, professional status, and architectural product. She investigates the symbolic awards and recognition accorded by prestigious journals and panels, exposing the inner workings of a profession in a precarious social position. Larson captures the struggles around status, place, and power as architects seek to redefine their very purpose in contemporary America. The author's novel approach in synthesizing sociological research and theory proposes nothing less than a new cultural history of architecture. This is a ground-breaking contribution to the study of culture and the sociology of knowledge, as well as to architectural and urban history. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1993 with a paperback edition in 1995.
The Labour Party, Housing and Urban Transformation
The Labour Party, Housing and Urban Transformation explores how the urban transformation of Britain between 1945 and 1970 was understood politically by the Labour Party. Placing the Labour Party at the centre of the discussion, the book covers the most extensive period of state-led urban change in British history, from the end of the Second World War to the decline of high modernism in the late 1960s. Taking a particular focus on housing to explore the implementation of modernist ideas to drive a far-ranging process of urban transformation in Britain, it challenges conventional understandings of Labour's urban legacy and puts political ideas at the heart of twentieth-century change. Utilising a breadth and range of material, including two distinct sets of archival sources, published secondary material, national legislation and Housing Acts, and various case studies, Child moves seamlessly between the national picture and its local impacts. It also draws from sources which had a crucial influence on political thinking throughout the mid-twentieth century to understand how urban transformation represented for Labour a political vision of the future. A timely contribution both to urban history and to the history of post-war Britain, it challenges existing interpretations of modernism, connects urban change to the political ideas that drove it, and allows us to comprehend the state of urban Britain today.
Deconstructing the Domestic
"Deconstructing the Domestic: A New Look at Southern African Homes" challenges us to see the familiar with fresh eyes. It delves beyond the bricks and mortar, exploring the rich tapestry of homes across Southern Africa. This book dismantles traditional stereotypes and celebrates the unique architectural styles, cultural influences, and social dynamics reflected within these living spaces. Embark on a journey that explores the evolution of the Southern African home, from historic dwellings to contemporary trends. "Deconstructing the Domestic" isn't just about aesthetics. It examines the social and cultural forces that shape how we live. Discover how homes reflect family structures, economic realities, and evolving concepts of community. Whether you're an architect, a homeowner, or simply fascinated by the stories our homes tell, "Deconstructing the Domestic" will transform your understanding of the spaces we inhabit and the stories they hold.
Landscape Touch Vol. 1
Welcome to a visual journey designed to inspire outdoor living possibilities. This book is crafted with the vision of empowering new homeowners to curate outdoor spaces that resonate with their lifestyle, while offering contractors and architects fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to elevate their craft, portfolios, and businesses. It serves as a valuable educational resource for students striving for excellence in their projects. With stunning and distinctive night views illuminated by captivating lighting designs, this book stands out as a unique treasure in its genre.Join us now as we explore the realm of endless possibilities. May this book guide you towards achieving your desired outdoor oasis.
The Routledge Companion to Ecological Design Thinking
This companion investigates the ways in which designers, architects, and planners address ecology through the built environment by integrating ecological ideas and ecological thinking into discussions of urbanism, society, culture, and design.
Ground Control
This book explores the infrastructural history of the United States rocket launch complex and offers a new way of understanding how technological uses of place-based science were designed and constructed in support of both industrial and military activities in postwar America.
Russian-French Cultural Exchange, 1780s-1820s
This book defines aspects of Russian culture which bear the marks of French influence and explores the historical origins of that influence. While it is generally acknowledged that Russia's culture has been influenced by France, no systematic history of the origins of this influence has been written. Previous research has dealt only superficially with the topic, focusing almost exclusively on the Francophile preferences of society's elite. The present study examines Russian society more broadly and explores those elements of French cultural influence still relevant today through an historical analysis of the Russian language
Imperial Ideology and Architecture
The goals and tactics of a state's ruling elite influence its artistic and architectural output, shaping the overall characteristics, orientation, and themes of its creations. Architecture reflects political ideology and historical events, showcasing the power and cultural values of the state, with implications for politics and authority. This book presents a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the intricate interplay between art, politics, and religion within the architectural legacy of Mamluk Damascus. It sheds light on how these dynamics enrich our comprehension of the past and contribute to contemporary dialogues concerning the preservation of cultural heritage.
City and Regional Planning
City and Regional Planning provides a clearly written and lavishly illustrated overview of the theory and practice of city and regional planning. With material on globalization and the world city system, and with examples from a number of countries, the book has been written to meet the needs of readers worldwide who seek an overview of city and regional planning.Chapters cover the history of cities and city and regional planning, urban design and placemaking, comprehensive plans, planning politics and plan implementation, planning visions, and environmental, transportation, and housing planning. The book pays special attention to diversity, social justice, and collaborative planning. Topics include current practice in resilience, transit-oriented development, complexity in planning, spatial equity, globalization, and advances in planning methods. It is aimed at U.S. graduate and undergraduate city and regional planning, geography, urban design, urban studies, civil engineering, and other students and practitioners. It includes extensive material on current practice in planning for climate change. Each chapter includes a case study, a biography of an important planner, lists of concepts and important people, and a list of books, articles, videos, and other suggestions for further learning.
Energy Savings Calculations for Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Assists energy professionals, contractors, building owners and managers in developing energy savings estimates that can facilitate a quick assessment of the potential energy savings that might be realized when replacing code-compliant building components with the highest efficiency equipment.
Teaching Architecture(s) in the Post-Covid Era
In the post-COVID era, understanding the profound impact of digital technologies on design pedagogy is crucial. This book delves into experimental design education, showcasing projects utilising technology to transform creative and analytical processes.Emphasising the potential for digital-era technologies to create novel educational opportunities, the book addresses recent global events and their role in minimising educational disruptions in the evolving hybrid educational landscape. Each chapter offers case studies exploring digital technology's influence across architectural education, spanning interior design, urban planning, parametric digital design, architectural conservation, and design analysis. Contributors envision the hybrid virtual design studio's future and discuss the collaborative role of digital technologies in urban design projects. The book analyses contemporary parametric design processes and machine learning through innovative historical case studies, examining new technologies in architectural conservation.With case studies from diverse locations, including South Africa, Turkey, the UK, and the United States, the book provides a global perspective on the influences and potential futures of digital technologies in architecture. Essential for those interested in the future of spatial design education, this book illuminates the pivotal role of technology in shaping its trajectory.
Social Capital for a Child-Friendly City
This book argues for the importance of relationship networks (social capital) in children's growth and socialization. It explores how child-friendly social capital can be cultivated through urban planning and community development in cooperative housing, outdoor play spaces, streets, parks, and neighborhoods.
Ontario Lighthouses
Ontario has over 150 Lighthouses and Stands. Nova Scotia is the only Canadian province with more.This is a source book for Photographers and Explorers to these interesting structuresEnclosed you will find: Descriptions and information of the individual sitesAlmost 100 black and white photographsGPS PositionsA short history of LighthousesInformation on the Imperial Towers groupFour self-guided ToursGolden Horseshoe TourLake Erie TourLake Huron TourManitoulin Lighthouse Tour
The Sources of Modern Architecture and Design
The turn of the nineteenth century saw an extraordinary flowering of invention in architecture and design, leading to the emergence of two contrasting styles: art nouveau and the International Style. Professor Nikolaus Pevsner brings clarity to this period of dynamic change by tracing the origins of twentieth-century ideas in architecture and the applied arts.Featuring a new foreword by the distinguished architectural historian Kenneth Frampton, The Sources of Modern Architecture and Design has now been updated with color illustrations throughout.
The Next Australian City - The Suburban Evolution
Dive into the heart of Australia's suburban landscape with 'Suburban Futures.' In this groundbreaking collection of essays, we challenge prevailing misconceptions surrounding suburbia, shedding light on its integral role in shaping our cities and communities.For decades, suburbs have been unfairly stigmatised, dismissed as inferior to centralised urban hubs. Yet, as Australians continue to embrace suburban living, it's clear that this preference reflects a diverse and evolving urban tapestry. From post-World War II sprawl to the rise of a new suburbanism, our cities are in a constant state of flux, driven by economic shifts and changing work patterns.Through international and local perspectives, 'Suburban Futures' offers a comprehensive exploration of the forces shaping our urban landscapes. From the role of suburbs in the global economy to the nuances of contemporary development across Australian states and territories, this collection provides invaluable insights into the past, present, and future of suburbia.Assembled by Suburban Futures, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of suburban dynamics, this book serves as a vital resource for policymakers, urban planners, and anyone invested in the future of our cities. Join us in reimagining the possibilities for Australian suburbs and fostering informed, inclusive discussions about our urban future.Suburban Futures is a not-for-profit collaboration of individuals and organisations established to highlight the critical role that Australia's suburbs and regions play in the economy, vibrancy and liveability of the nation.Our advocacy is built on an evidence-based platform of commissioned research, global insights and shared public policy and market intelligence.
Exploring Gender in Vernacular Architecture
In Exploring Gender in Vernacular Architecture, Jessica Ellen Sewell considers the gender of those who create and shape spaces, how gender ideology contributes to and manifests itself in built form, and what research methods make the observation of gendered experience possible. She discusses single-gender, mixed-gender, and queer spaces, providing a comprehensive look at how gender influences the design and construction of those spaces, how those spaces are used, and the relationship between gender and the broader architectural landscape. In her study, Sewell also provides an expansive view of how gender intersects with other categories of power and difference, such as race, class, and age, and how this intersectionality contributes to the design and use of built spaces. In addition to examining the spaces themselves, Sewell explores research methods for studying gendered experiences in architecture. She argues that traditional research methods in vernacular architecture studies, which often focus on building-based fieldwork, should be complemented by other methods--such as letters, oral histories, and diaries--that expand the understanding of buildings beyond their construction date and reveal how those buildings have been used and represented over time. Digging into primary records, Sewell posits, can help challenge our assumptions about who influences architecture and urban development, illuminating the roles of women and others in the building and shaping of space. Thoroughly researched yet accessible for scholars new to the study of vernacular architecture, Exploring Gender in Vernacular Architecture bridges the gap between specialized scholarship and broader public understanding. Students of architectural history, gender studies, and cultural history will find it a valuable resource not only for examining the relationship between gender and architecture, but for engaging new methodological tools that may further their own research.
London
A lively new history of London told through twenty-five buildings, from iconic Georgian townhouses to the Shard A walk along any London street takes you past a wealth of seemingly ordinary buildings: an Edwardian church, modernist postwar council housing, stuccoed Italianate terraces, a Bauhaus-inspired library. But these buildings are not just functional. They are evidence of London's rich and diverse history and have shaped people's experiences, identities, and relationships. In this engaging study, Paul L. Knox traces the history of London from the Georgian era to the present day through twenty-five surviving buildings. Knox explores where people lived and worked, from grand Regency squares to Victorian workshops, and highlights the impact of migration, gentrification, and inequality. We see famous buildings, like Harrods and Abbey Road Studios, and everyday places like Rochelle Street School and Thamesmead. Each historical period has introduced new buildings, and old ones have been repurposed. As Knox shows, it is the living history of these buildings that makes up the vibrant, but exceptionally unequal, city of today.
An Introduction to Inclusive Healthcare Design
This book is a comprehensive guide to the design and facilitation of safe, healthy, equitable, and inclusive healthcare settings across a variety of scales. The book informs healthcare professionals, administrators, planners, designers, design students, and faculty about best practices and considerations for inclusive design.
Building Materials, Health and Indoor Air Quality
In Building Materials, Health and Indoor Air Quality: Volume 2 Tom Woolley uses new research to continue to advocate for limiting the use of hazardous materials in construction and raise awareness of the links between pollutants found in building materials, poor indoor air quality and health problems. Chapters in this volume reinforce previous arguments and present new ones covering: Further evidence of the health impacts of hazardous emissions from materials Hazardous materials to be avoided and why Fire and smoke toxicity - the Lakanal House and Grenfell Tower legacy Sub-standard retrofits leading to damp and mould in previously sound houses A critical review of recent reports from UK Government and others on air quality and health problems including policy changes on flame retardants Growing evidence of cancer risks and the failure of cancer research organisations to address these issues A critical review of recent climate change and zero carbon policies and a discussion on whether extreme energy efficiency is a good thing This book asks some important and, for some, uncomfortable questions, but in doing so it brings to light important areas for research and provides much needed guidance for architects, engineers, construction professionals, students and researchers on hazardous materials and how to reduce their use and design and build healthier buildings for all occupants.
Sir Edwin Lutyens
As the first title in a new series from Triglyph Books, Clive Aslet has written a short biography of Sir Edwin Lutyens, among the greatest of British architects. Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) was one of the great architects of the twentieth century. His Edwardian country houses, surrounded by rhapsodic gardens, beguiled clients with their romance and wit. After 1918, the war memorials that he created symbolized a grieving nation's sense of loss. In the new capital of the British Raj, New Delhi, the Viceroy's House or Rashtrapati Bhavan had a footprint bigger than Versailles. His unfinished Liverpool Cathedral would have rivalled St Peter's in Rome. Intensely shy, Lutyens hid his personality behind puns and jokes - and yet he could be called 'part mystic', a reference to an inner profundity. Rich in stories, this entertaining and stylish short biography is a major new study incorporating fresh research which shows this most charismatic of architects in a new light.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is one of the most famous ancient monuments in the world and its solar alignment is one of its most important features. Yet although archaeologists have learned a huge amount about this iconic monument and its development, a sense of mystery continues about its purpose. This helps fuel numerous theories and common misconceptions, particularly concerning its relationship to the sky and the heavenly bodies. A desire to cut through this confusion was the inspiration for this book, and it fills a gaping hole in the existing literature.The book provides both an introduction to Stonehenge and its landscape and an introduction to archaeoastronomy--the study of how ancient peoples understood phenomena in the sky, and what role the sky played in their cultures. Archaeoastronomy is a specialism critical to explaining the relationship of Stonehenge and nearby monuments to the heavens, but interpreting archaeoastronomical evidence has often proved highly controversial in the past. Stonehenge: Sighting the Sun explains why. It makes clear which ideas about Stonehenge are generally accepted and which are not, with clear graphics to explain complicated concepts.This beautifully illustrated book shines new light on this most famous of ancient monuments, and is the first in-depth study of this fascinating topic suitable both for specialists and for anyone with a general interest.The volume includes a Foreword by British archaeologist and academic Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe.
Medieval Castles Coloring Book for Kids
The Favorite Castle Coloring Book is the ultimate coloring book for adults and teens who love gothic architecture and fantasy castles. With its amazing castle coloring pages, this goth architecture coloring book is definitely a top castle coloring book that will provide endless hours of creative fun. The book features a collection of stunning illustrations, intricately designed with gothic elements and impressive details that will inspire your imagination. Each page is a masterpiece waiting for you to bring to life with your own unique style and color choices. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, " Medieval Castles Coloring Book for Kids" is perfect for you. So get ready to explore the dark and elegant world of castles with this top castle coloring book, and let your creativity run wild!50 Unique Castle IllustrationsSingle-sided Coloring PagesGloss Cover8.5" x 11"
Pau-Brasil Culture When L繳cio Costa met M獺rio de Andrade, Oswald de Andrade and Tarsila do Amaral
In a well-known debate with Geraldo Ferraz in 1948, L繳cio Costa argued that modern architecture as practiced in Brazil only became truly interesting when the functional grounds of this new architecture - bequeathed to us by Le Corbusier - were incorporated and developed by the national genius.From then on - the argument goes -, we could actually be proud of an architecture that was authentically ours, deeply rooted in a tradition that went back to the colonial baroque style from Minas Gerais. Moreover, in our modern architectural production, Oscar Niemeyer played a role equivalent to that of Aleijadinho, embodying to the highest degree the latent possibilities of "Brazilianness". "There is much more affinity" - L繳cio Costa insisted - "between Oscar's work, as seen in the admirable Pampulha ensemble, and Aleijadinho's masterpiece - the church of S瓊o Francisco de Assis, in Ouro Preto - than between Oscar's work and that of Warchavchik - which is, in my view, a quite significant fact." Even more significant than that is the formula L繳cio Costa applies when he's sorting out affinities and pushing the premise that the national element in this new architecture is actually more vigorous than the modern one. He argues that, on the one hand, there are genuine, innovativeworks - seeds that sprout beautifully in our tropical soil, nurtured by the most authentic native sap; on the other hand, we also find imitations devoid of any ties to our traditions; these are second or third-hand copies, like exotic trees transplanted after full maturation somewhere else. L繳cio Costa's words, pregnant with meanings, implications and commitments, outlines a distinction that has enjoyed a long history among us, that is: the distinction between Brazilian modern architecture and modern architecture in Brazil.
George Edmund Street
This is the first monograph of George Edmund Street, a prolific High Victorian architect of churches and other buildings, the best known of which is the Royal Courts of Justice (the Law Courts). He was born in Essex and, after being articled in Winchester, worked in the office of George Gilbert Scott before setting out on his own account. His earliest works were in Cornwall, but he went on to design many churches, parsonages and schools in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, having been appointed Oxford diocesan architect. Moving to London opened up commissions far and wide, as far north as Aberdeenshire, and also abroad. He paid great attention to the fittings and furnishings of his churches, taking a particular detailed interest in stained glass and embroidery. He was renowned for always completing all his own drawings personally, to the frustration of his pupils and assistants, including Philip Webb and Norman Shaw, who successively became his chief assistant before branching out on their own. His early death at the age of 57 is often attributed to the strain of building the Law Courts, which were completed after his death.Geoff Brandwood, who died suddenly in November 2021, was the author of monographs on Sharpe, Paley & Austin and on Temple Moore. He was a former chairman of the Victorian Society.2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Edmund Street.
Beachside Modern
Modern beachside style is more than shells and surfboards. Whether the inspiration comes from nautical themes, natural elements, winter blues, or the charm of the Mediterranean, the priority is always comfort and tranquility. It doesn't matter if you don't live near the beach--the spirit can be captured anywhere.In this second book in the Style Study series, interior designer Lauren Li takes a deep dive into the best examples of the Beachside Modern look to discover what makes the aesthetic so appealing. From remote Tasmanian beaches and the glamorous French Riviera to a chilly Danish archipelago and the laid-back vibes of California, Li explores the work of leading architects and designers to reveal how they do it.
Sustainable Design for the Built Environment
This groundbreaking and transformative textbook introduces sustainable design in a clear, concise, easy-to-read format. Supported by additional resources including additional reading for each chapter and classroom assignments, this book will be essential reading for students of sustainability and sustainable design.
California Houses
California Houses brings together thirty-six houses completed over the past ten years that capture the spirit of California in distinctive ways and respond creatively to context and the environment. They engage forests and deserts, the ocean and city streets. Large or small, they demonstrate the extraordinary range of invention emerging from the offices of established and younger architects. This is a celebration of the best talent as well as clients with the imagination and means to commission houses that are one-of-a-kind and advance the art of architecture.California is a hotbed of sustainable construction, as mandated by state legislation, and all of these houses employ active and passive strategies to reduce their carbon footprint. There's a strong emphasis on natural light and ventilation, thermal insulation, and solar panels. Rainwater is harvested for irrigation. These are homes constructed to conserve energy, withstand earthquakes and, often, to resist wildfires, but without losing their aesthetic appeal.The selection ranges from a landscaped concrete dome to an inflatable shelter that can be assembled and relocated as easily as a tent. An expansive ocean-front retreat contrasts with a bungalow that has been transformed on a shoestring budget and a weekend cabin in a desert wilderness. One house cascades down a wooded hillside, another spans a creek, and several more are tucked into confined city lots.
Grandmas Attic Coloring Book for Adults
Grandmother's Attic Grayscale Coloring Book for AdultsWonderful old attics with vintage things: old typewriters, antique furniture, clothes, books, mason jars and in the middle of it all, owls, raccoons and squirrels.54 pagesold attics with vintage thingsbeautiful old dresses, hats, shoesantique furniture and musical instrumentsold typewritersvintage suitcasesOwls, raccoons, squirrelsMannequinsand much more.The coloring book is a great gift for all vintage, flea market and antique fans.
Let's Get Practical
This book is your invitation to gain a stronger awareness of our past and shape an improved future, making both large and small changes that create a positive impact on...the environment, the economy, and, your community.Let's Get Practical provides sensible and proactive ideas for a sustainable future, with a new mindset.This book is ideal for both experts and newcomers that are interested in learning more about how to make a difference. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of the circular economy and explores the potential for nature to restore balance.You'll learn about the origins of the linear economy and the power of theories like Conscious Design, and the idea of the "triple win," which are concepts that benefit people, business, and the planet.This book provides solutions for everyone, to make measurable, meaningful progress and change.It's time to get practical.
Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces
An innovative and original survey of the best Mid-Century Modern architecture from around the world Featuring 450 of the very best works of Mid-Century Modern architecture from every continent, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces showcases how the architects of the time harnessed the post-war boom and increasing globalization to create forward-thinking designs on a grander scale.From embassies and office blocks to entertainments spaces and transport hubs, glamorous designs by such icons as Arne Jacobsen, Mies, Le Corbusier, Eero Saarinen, Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer, Frank Lloyd-Wright, and Oscar Niemeyer are each illustrated with stunning photography.This stylish hardcover book showcases buildings from every continent, from classic North American skyscrapers and European masterpieces to modest churches in Africa, and iconic swimming pools in Australia and is a must-have for all design and architecture aficionados.
Magic Architecture
The first publication of artist and architect Frederick Kiesler's epoch-spanning history of human architecture, largely unknown but still relevant. Magic Architecture was the architect Frederick Kiesler's most ambitious book project, an epoch-spanning history of human housing from prehistory to the atomic era, submitted to editors after World War II but left unpublished. In its holistic view of habitation through the lens of anthropology, ecology, and the life sciences, Magic Architecture is one of the most extraordinary texts on architecture written in the twentieth century, now at last published in the twenty-first. Kiesler's exploration of the effects of modern technology in combination with the alternative epistemology of "magical" practices associated with cave drawings and the first artifacts of human industry reflects his profoundly interdisciplinary perspective on the development of art, architecture, and design. This critical edition preserves Kiesler's conception of the book as a neo-Vitruvian treatise divided into ten parts that narrate an alternative history and theory of architecture. Also included are more than seventy composite plate illustrations consisting of images cut and pasted from books and popular science journals, with elaborate captions, as well as Kiesler's own line drawings made specifically for this project. The editors have reassembled the book's text and illustrations from archival documents, supplementing them with notes that trace the copious development of the work. Introductory essays provide an interpretation of key themes and bibliographic sources, as well as a chronological context of the architect's research. Appendixes offer additional textual and visual material gathered by Kiesler for the project.
Kinetic Architecture
Throughout history, architects have sought to evolve buildings from static objects into dynamic systems meeting occupants' changing demands. This inspired designs that interact with people and surroundings, incorporating movement, sound, light, wind, heat, and humidity. Responsive behavior, achieved through computation and kinetic systems, allows buildings to adapt harmoniously to surroundings while meeting user needs. This research examines kinetic architecture as a transformative future strategy. Traditional static designs often fail to meet user and environmental needs. Kinetic architecture, with movable components, responsive facades, and flexible spatial changes, offers dynamic solutions like energy optimization, user comfort enhancement, and resource utilization. Its integration advances building design, creating better living conditions and sustainable environments. Kinetic architecture's dynamic nature allows intelligent responses to changing demands, benefiting occupants and the ecosystem. This adaptability enhances the quality of life and fosters harmonious coexistence.
Ancient Roman Villas
This authoritative compendium of newly translated primary sources reveals ancient Roman attitudes on every aspect of villas, from selection of place and construction activities to day-to-day management and lived experiences. While the term villa is generic today, its meaning extended across the entirety of ancient Roman life: villas supplied food, oil, and wine to towns and cities and produced raw materials for craft industries and building construction. Villas were also venues for pleasure, relaxation, and the cultivation of friendships and the mind. Many were known for their spectacular sites, architecture, decoration, and furnishings. They came to be ubiquitous throughout ancient Rome's European and Mediterranean rural hegemony. This volume compiles a wealth of newly translated Latin and ancient Greek sources--treatises, letters, poems, histories, biographies, and other works of literary art--to vividly convey the architectural, economic, social, political, and cultural significance of ancient Roman villas, from their Greek antecedents through the early Christian period. Thematic chapters reveal ancient Roman attitudes on villa architecture, agricultural operations, and the practices of buying, building, and decorating villas as well as entertaining and pursuing leisure there. References to family, gender relations, and the lives of enslaved persons aim to situate, if only indirectly, a broad range of experiences within villas. Supplemented by generous commentaries, copious annotation, a comprehensive bibliography, and a glossary, this definitive sourcebook equips scholars and students alike for further research and makes for fascinating reading.
Potency of the Vernacular Settlements
The 11th ISVS (International Seminar for Vernacular Settlements) that was hosted by the School of Environmental Design and Architecture, Navrachana University brought together some important ideas and concerns as related to questions of development at large and vernacular settlements. From questions of ecological balance, use of resources and the way of the pastoral to the ones concerning technology, design and materiality of built environment. The 11th ISVS will be remembered as one that brought whole generation of young and talented scholars in the foreground. Many of them had carried out extensive field work to support their research. The seminar was also remarkable from the point of view of extensive representation of vernacular traditions in different part of the Indian Sub-continent and Southeast Asia along with a range of theoretical concerns.
Inside Yucat獺n
Exploring forgotten regions of Mexico's Yucat獺n Peninsula, Susana Ordov獺s and photographer Guido Taroni uncover the faded splendor of both neglected and restored homes. Susana Ordov獺s's Inside Yucat獺n is an ode to the merging of the ancient with the contemporary. At the turn of the 20th century, more millionaires lived in the isolated region of M矇rida than in any other city in the world, building breathtaking, brightly colored homes nestled into the surrounding tropical greenery like hidden jewels. Over time, nature conquered, leaving crumbling structures in place of what were once vibrant, lavishly decorated mansions. But today, Ordov獺s reveals, Yucat獺n's "forsaken, decaying ruins, remnants of an illustrious past . . . are awakening from a centuries-old siesta." Here, in Guido Taroni's evocative new photographs of more than 30 previously unseen residences across the peninsula, in such places as Izamal, M矇rida, and Valladolid, decadence and beauty shine through what remains of the homes' diverse, contrasting styles, from Renaissance to Baroque, Medieval to Moorish, and occasionally a combination of all. Setting the houses in context, three specially commissioned maps of the region have been beautifully illustrated by renowned artist Jes繳s Cisneros. In her detailed commentary, Ordov獺s celebrates their eccentric, distressed charm and hails the revival of this magical land.
Dear Susan... We're all going on a summer holiday... (Blow the NHS!)
This sequel is a personal attempt to develop further a blue-print for new dedicated smaller NHS hospitals, using illustrations to show how these might look. The buildings and facilities within which patients are treated and staff have to work are so important to the well being and successful outcomes but are too often ignored. This paperback encloses a kind of review (a complaint really) about what happened following publication of the first "Dear Susan..." and what did not happen. It shows how its target audience, including some people in a position of power, are simply able to ignore a possible blue-print for the NHS when there is a scarcity of blue-prints. In taking a second chance at making the case for smaller hospitals, plans are used to show how the NHS might be provided with a rapidly built new generation of trauma and elective care centres. These should sidestep what has gone on before and is going on now to inappropriately transform larger, failing, older hospitals which are in the wrong place or to provide new large hospitals that are not fit for purpose post-Covid. The author is hoping that there is some-one out there savvy enough to want to try to build a brighter and better future and renew confidence in our really hard done by NHS.
How To Renovate Or Build To Meet Your Accessibility Needs
The goal of this book is to provide people in need of improving mobility and other critical accessibility to their living space. The book provides guidance on not only what physical things one may need to address but how to go about getting a renovation or new construction done (dealing with a builder and architect etc.). Included are numerous slick ideas that go over and beyond standard American with Disabilities Act criteria as well as (25) steps to implement your project.
Implementing Sustainable Cities
This edited volume brings together international authors to explore how cities around the world are implementing their commitment toward the UN SDGs. Of great interest to students, researchers, and professionals of urban sustainability, planning, smart cities, and sustainable communities, as well city and government stakeholders.
My Tiny House Coloring Book for Adults
My Tiny House Coloring Book for AdultsGreat little Houses in different landscapes to dream and relax with great skandinavian and boho designs.54 pagesHouses by the lakeHouses on the beachHouses by the ocean and jungleHouses in the mountainsHouses in the forestgreat interiorsThe coloring book is a great gift for all tiny house, architecture and travel fans
How To Renovate Or Build To Meet Your Accessibility Needs
The goal of this book is to provide people in need of improving mobility and other critical accessibility to their living space. The book provides guidance on not only what physical things one may need to address but how to go about getting a renovation or new construction done (dealing with a builder and architect etc.). Included are numerous slick ideas that go over and beyond standard American with Disabilities Act criteria as well as (25) steps to implement your project.
Tangible and Intangible Heritage in the Age of Globalisation
Tangible and Intangible Heritage in the Age of Globalisation is a rich collection that illuminates the complex interrelationships between tangible and intangible heritage.Offering a close and critical examination of heritage preservation in countries including Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Egypt, Iran, Japan, Morocco, Oman, Syria and Tunisia, these essays illustrate the need to redefine heritage as an interdisciplinary and intercultural concept. They interrogate heritage paradigms while also providing concrete recommendations to promote the preservation of physical heritage spaces, and the cultural practices and social relationships that depend on them.Rich in detail and broad in relevance, this book emphasises specific cultural realities while also reflecting on the impact of global historical, social, economic and political trends to heritage conservation, scrutinising the conditions of the past to adapt them to the needs of the present and future. It will be of great relevance to all those interested in the preservation and management of heritage sites, including architects, urban planners, landscape architects, historians, sociologists and archaeologists, as well as heritage marketing, museum and cultural tourism professionals.
