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A Vision for the New Age
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By
Derek Thomas
Description
This well illustrated text forms a critical appraisal of the place and direction of architecture and urban design in a new world order
at the start of the 21st century.
The book defines architectural and environmental goals for the New Age by analysing recent contemporary
work for its responsiveness to important social and environmental issues and comparing it to successful precedents in architecture. It
argues that this new sustainable approach to architecture should be recognised as a new development of mainstream architectural history.
This practical guide illustrates current social and natural resource issues to aid architects in their approach to future design.
Environmental economics is presented as a potential bridge over the divide between the expectations of the business sector and the concerns
of environmental lobbies. Through examples and case studies, an accessible analysis of carefully researched data, drawn from primary
sources over four continents, allows the author to outline the current urgency for architects and urban designers to respond with real
commitment to current and future changing contexts.
This book expresses a holistic vision and proposes a value system in response to
the diagnosis. It includes: sound architectural and environmental ethics; end user involvement in the design process and technological
advances aimed at sustainable resource use.
Includes international case studies from Europe, North America, the Developing world including
South Africa, South America and Central Asia.
Audience
Students and Professionals in the fields of Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture. Environmentalists and Developers.
Contents
Introduction. The Urban Habitat. Directions in Architecture. Cultural Rhythms. Urban Design in Response. Sensory Attributes. Architecture
in Response. On Environmental Economics. The Timeless Way. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
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Paperback, 224 pages, publication date: OCT-2002
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-5462-3
ISBN-10: 0-7506-5462-7
Imprint: ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
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