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An in-depth consideration of the impact which the humanities have had on the processes of architecture and design, this book asks how we can restore traditional dialogue between intellectual enquiry in the humanities and design creativity._x000D_ Written by leading academics in the fields of history..

This book is unique in its attempt to explore the many ways we have of thinking about buildings. In particular it raises questions about the kinds of knowledge we have and will need in designing, making and enjoying our buildings...

This book will be a source of inspiration and guiding principles for those who design, commission or manage airport buildings...

An exciting new generation of railway architecture has emerged in Europe and elsewhere over the past decade. This book explains the reasons for the renaissance of the station as a building type and the current changes it is undergoing...

For anyone interested in sacred architecture, this book offers an extraordinary insight into the extraordinary buildings and the forces behind them. Examining the contexts, approaches and understandings of the architecture involved, the author draws on a unique range of cases and reflects on their c..

For anyone interested in sacred architecture, this book offers an extraordinary insight into the extraordinary buildings and the forces behind them. Examining the contexts, approaches and understandings of the architecture involved, the author draws on a unique range of cases and reflects on their c..

When people – alone or in groups – want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and developed theories – including his notion of "wicked problems" – that are used in many fields today, from product design, architecture and plan..

When people – alone or in groups – want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and developed theories – including his notion of "wicked problems" – that are used in many fields today, from product design, architecture and plan..

This book contains copious ready-reference charts of design information, numerous photographs and meticulous axonometric drawings...

This book contains copious ready-reference charts of design information, numerous photographs and meticulous axonometric drawings...

Explaining the connection between physical and strategic design, this book proposes an aesthetic connection between two equal aspects of architectural design: the Real and the Ideal. From a historical perspective to some of the key conflicts in architectural thought, the book describes forms of comp..

Explaining the connection between physical and strategic design, this book proposes an aesthetic connection between two equal aspects of architectural design: the Real and the Ideal. From a historical perspective to some of the key conflicts in architectural thought, the book describes forms of comp..