Architectural theories of the environment : posthuman territory / edited by Ariane Lourie Harrison.
Contributor(s): Harrison, Ariane Lourie [editor of compilation.]
Publisher: New York, New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2013Description: ix, 326 pages : Illustrations (some color), plans ; 26 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780415506199 (pb)Subject(s): Architecture -- Environmental aspects | ARCHITECTURE / General | ARCHITECTURE / Criticism | ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green DesignDDC classification: 720/.47 LOC classification: NA2542.35 | .A65 2013Other classification: ARC000000 | ARC001000 | ARC018000 Summary: "Humans are the largest environmental force on the planet, making this a new geologic era: The Anthropocene. As architects and designers, we struggle to reconcile the ever increasing environmental, humanitarian, and technological demands placed on our projects. Here, for the first time, editor Ariane Lourie Harrison collects the essays of architects, theorists, and sustainable designers that together provide a framework to help you develop your own guidelines to approaching your work. Each introduction defines a key term, such as biopolitics, animalization, and sociotechnical model, to increase your design vocabulary and highlight themes from the readings. Nine case studies from five countries demonstrate these concepts, so that you can see theory made concrete"-- Provided by publisher.| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Humans are the largest environmental force on the planet, making this a new geologic era: The Anthropocene. As architects and designers, we struggle to reconcile the ever increasing environmental, humanitarian, and technological demands placed on our projects. Here, for the first time, editor Ariane Lourie Harrison collects the essays of architects, theorists, and sustainable designers that together provide a framework to help you develop your own guidelines to approaching your work. Each introduction defines a key term, such as biopolitics, animalization, and sociotechnical model, to increase your design vocabulary and highlight themes from the readings. Nine case studies from five countries demonstrate these concepts, so that you can see theory made concrete"-- Provided by publisher.
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