What Does It All Mean? A humanistic account of human experience. William A. Adams. 250 pages £30.... more What Does It All Mean? A humanistic account of human experience. William A. Adams. 250 pages £30.00/$59.90 ISBN 1845400208 (cloth ...
A building is more than a structure: it is an invitation to citizens, whether or not they live or... more A building is more than a structure: it is an invitation to citizens, whether or not they live or work in a given buildings. This chapter queries whether buildings can be said to create community, and if so, how. It argues, in effect, that “If you build it, they will come” is an insufficient and maybe misleading slogan when it comes to the real world of architecture.
Perhaps the most challenging aspect of current building practices is the impact that long-standin... more Perhaps the most challenging aspect of current building practices is the impact that long-standing creations have on the environment, even as they are slotted into existing networks of functionality. LEED certificates are just the beginning of environmental responsibility in current conditions. This chapter examines both what is currently being done in building practice and what the future might hold, or demand, from designers.
What Does It All Mean? A humanistic account of human experience. William A. Adams. 250 pages £30.... more What Does It All Mean? A humanistic account of human experience. William A. Adams. 250 pages £30.00/$59.90 ISBN 1845400208 (cloth ...
A building is more than a structure: it is an invitation to citizens, whether or not they live or... more A building is more than a structure: it is an invitation to citizens, whether or not they live or work in a given buildings. This chapter queries whether buildings can be said to create community, and if so, how. It argues, in effect, that “If you build it, they will come” is an insufficient and maybe misleading slogan when it comes to the real world of architecture.
Perhaps the most challenging aspect of current building practices is the impact that long-standin... more Perhaps the most challenging aspect of current building practices is the impact that long-standing creations have on the environment, even as they are slotted into existing networks of functionality. LEED certificates are just the beginning of environmental responsibility in current conditions. This chapter examines both what is currently being done in building practice and what the future might hold, or demand, from designers.
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