architecture
Experiencing Architecture Reviews
Experiencing Architecture Profusely illustrated with fine instances of architectural experimentation through the centuries, Experiencing Architecture manages to convey the intellectual excitement of superb design. From teacups, riding boots, golf balls, and underwater sculpture to the villas of Palladio and the fish-feeding pavilion of the Peking Winter Palace, the author ranges over the less-familiar byways of [...]
The Seven Lamps of Architecture Reviews
The Seven Lamps of Architecture This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. [...]
The Poetry of Architecture – Or, the Architecture of the Nations of Europe Considered in its Association with Natural Scenery and National Character Reviews
The Poetry of Architecture – Or, the Architecture of the Nations of Europe Considered in its Association with Natural Scenery and National Character The Poetry of Architecture – Or, the Architecture of the Nations of Europe Considered in its Association with Natural Scenery and National Character is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. [...]
A Text-Book of the History of Architecture Seventh Edition, revised Reviews
A Text-Book of the History of Architecture Seventh Edition, revised List Price: $ 34.98 Price: $ 34.98 World Architecture: The Masterworks “One of the many appealing aspects of World Architecture is its gathering between two covers of disparate but remarkable buildings from across the centuries, many of them in exquisite full-page photographs.”—Wall Street JournalWill Pryce [...]
Modern Architecture (Oxford History of Art)
Modern Architecture (Oxford History of Art) Colquhoun, an eminent scholar in the field of architecture, offers here a new account of international modernism that explores the complex motivations behind this revolutionary movement and assesses its triumphs and failures. The book focuses on the work of the main architects of the movement such as Frank Lloyd [...]
A World History of Architecture Reviews
A World History of Architecture A magnificently illustrated guide to the global history of architecture—updated to include the non-western world and works from women The Second Edition of this historical architectural guide gives you a deeper knowledge and wider perspective of traditions in architecture throughout the world—from prehistoric through modern structures. Extensively and beautifully illustrated, [...]
Rural Architecture Being a Complete Description of Farm Houses, Cottages, and Out Buildings
Rural Architecture Being a Complete Description of Farm Houses, Cottages, and Out Buildings This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.This book was converted from its physical edition to [...]
Responsive architecture
by smallcaps Responsive architecture Article by hi joiney Definition Divertimento: A building that changes shape (ORAMBRA 2005). Responsive architecture is an evolving field of architectural practice and research. Responsive architectures are those that measure actual environmental conditions (via sensors) to enable buildings to adapt their form, shape, color or character responsively (via actuators). Responsive architectures [...]
The Cross-Discipline Design Imperative
In a new, multi-skill approach, traditional design tactics are wedded to the needs of business. Schools should embrace the synergy. Conventional thinking divides design schools into two categories. There are schools like Art Center or Rhode Island School of Design, which are often rooted in art and approach design visually and intuitively. Then there are [...]
Sustainable Development in Design and Architecture
Sustainable design, also known as “environmental design” is a philosophy that promotes the design of physical objects and services that meet the definition of social, economic and ecological sustainability. Sustainable architecture, therefore, is a sub-philosophy of sustainable design that deals specifically with architecture and all that goes into it from emergency lighting in commercial buildings to sun rooms in private residences.
