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Explores how cities are changing. Of interest to readers of urban design and urban planning, the book illustrates what is valued, what is destroyed/discarded, and includes photographs of commonplace settings rather than celebratory or conventionally beautiful images.
The proposed book illustrates the decline of community planning for healthy living and outlines measures that can be reintroduced to foster active lifestyles.
This open access book outlines new concepts, development models, governance and implementation processes capable of addressing the challenges of transformative urban regeneration of cities at precinct scale.
In this volume, some of the leading figures in the field have been brought together to write on the roots of the historic preservation movement in the United States, ranging from New York to Santa Fe, Charleston to Chicago.
Cities ruled the first half of the 20th century; the second half belonged to the suburbs. Will cities become dominant again? Can the recent decline of many suburbs... Læs mere
Site and Composition examines design strategies and tactics in site making. Written in a clear and accessible manner, this book makes vital reading for both researchers and students of architecture and urbanism.
How to Read Architecture is based on the premise that reading and interpreting architecture is something we already do, and... Læs mere
Spatial Practices explores a variety of methods and techniques, physical and temporal manifestations, as well as their legacy and impact. In colour throughout, it is essential reading for students and professionals in architecture and urban planning.
Examines the positive and negative environmental impact each of the elements - earth, water, air, fire, ether - have on architectural design. Provides an alternative, qualitative, poetic approach to sustainable architecture and environmental design.
The first book to examine the reception of classical architecture across the globe, this essential reference guide makes a major contribution to the study of architectural history.
This new edition remains focused on instructing the student, professional and layperson in the elements and principles of design composition so that they can diverge from conventional and packaged solutions in pursuit of a meaningful and creative urbanism.
This book presents an overview of Dublin’s mass-housing building boom from 1935 to 1975 for the first time. Rowley examines how and why this endeavour occurred: from national political and economic shifts, to the influence of post-war reconstruction programmes in Britain.