Urban Environments - Couverture rigide

Mapelli, Elisabetta G.; Narici, Giovanni

 
9780471498063: Urban Environments

Synopsis

An anthology of articles taken from recent issues of "Architectural Design", this text focuses on living in the 21st century and demonstrates integrated design with new technologies in the field of bioclimatic architecture. The book shows that there is a dramatic transformation in contemporary lifestyle that has an impact on the architectural and urban environment.

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Biographie de l'auteur

ELISABETTA G MAPELLI was born in Milan, Italy in 1968 and graduated in Architecture at the University of Rome ′La Sapienza′ where, after a specialisation in Theory and Techniques of Design, she obtained a PhD in Architectural Composition (Theories of Architecture). She is now a lecturer at the faculty of Architecture in Rome, as well as a practising architect whose professional activities range from house restoration to building renovation.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Discusses the influence of the latest technology on contemporary living and possible future developments.
∗ Comprehensively illustrated with many beautiful color photos, as well as plans and drawings.
∗ Focuses on three principle areas: human action as design pattern, technological implementation, and the relationship between art and space in homes.

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