Understanding Architecture: An Introduction to Architecture and Architectural History

Hazel Conway

ISBN 10: 0415320593 / ISBN 13: 9780415320597

Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2004

A comprehensive introduction to architecture and architectural history and exceptional in its approach, this book explores architecture as a current practice in relation to history and in relation to the wider context of cultures, conservation and the environment. This new edition brings in the new emphasis on sustainability, urbanism, urban regeneration and cultural identity, in order to take a holistic approach to the subject of architecture. Highly illustrated, this book enables the reader to make sense of the experience of architecture and the built environment by understanding more about the form, construction, meaning and history of the subject. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR013033781

Synopsis :

A comprehensive introduction to architecture and architectural history and exceptional in its approach, this book explores architecture as a current practice in relation to history and in relation to the wider context of cultures, conservation and the environment. This new edition brings in the new emphasis on sustainability, urbanism, urban regeneration and cultural identity, in order to take a holistic approach to the subject of architecture.

Highly illustrated, this book enables the reader to make sense of the experience of architecture and the built environment by understanding more about the form, construction, meaning and history of the subject.

À propos de l?auteur: Hazel Conway, Rowan Roenisch

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Understanding Architecture: An Introduction ...
Éditeur : Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom, London
Date d'édition : 2004
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Fine
Edition : 2ème Édition