Architecture
The Archaeology of Liberty in an American Capital
Considering artifacts such as ceramics, spirit bundles, printer's type, and landscapes, this engaging, generously illustrated, and original study illuminates the lives of the Annapolis, Marylands residents--walking, seeing, reading, talking, eating, and living together in freedom
Commodification and Spectacle in Architecture
More than ever, architectural design is seen as a means to promote commercial goals. Bringing together an impressive and varied group of critics and practitioners, this collection will help to sharpen the discussion of how design can respond to our hypercommodified culture.
In the Scheme of Things
In the Scheme of Things looks at architecture"™s need to respond creatively and meaningfully to the extraordinary changes affecting the profession now.
Architecture and Participation
Explores ways in which users may be involved in the design of their future environment. Contributors provide both theoretical approaches and concrete outcomes. The issue of participation has recently assumed great political importance.
Designing the City of Reason
With a practical approach to theory, Designing the City of Reason offers new perspectives on how differing belief systems and philosophical approaches impact on city design and development, exploring how this has changed before, during and after
Mediating Modernism
Well illustrated, Mediating Modernism demonstrates how architectural books and journals have created the architectural culture of the twentieth century and that nowhere is this truer than in Britain.
Rethinking Technology
This essential reference for all students of architecture, design and the built environment provides a convenient single source for all the key texts in the recent literature on architecture and technology.
Environmental Brief
This book argues that driving building design from an environmental brief gives effective, high-quality results. The authors look at the theoretical issues of environmental briefing, the briefing process, and a series of international case studies.
Aeolian Winds and the Spirit in Renaissance Architecture
One of the principle goals of Renaissance architects was to augment the powers of pneuma so as to foster the art of well-being. This book presents studies of Renaissance pneumatology exploring the relationship between architecture and the disciplines of art and science.
Accessible Housing
This book considers the relationships between disability and housing design with a focus on the role of policy in addressing the housing needs of disabled people, and sets out broader debates about the nature of housing, quality and design.