Sustainability is a key issue. As governments worldwide come under pressure to deliver a healthier environment, they are starting to legislate for architects to produce greener design. This title will provide a vital overview for those looking for an introduction to green architecture on an international level. As well as including projects, the title will provide an essential outline of the green movement and the influence of key practitioners and thinkers upon architectural practice worldwide.
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"...a fascinating little volume about green architecture..." (Artsworld.com, 9 November 2001)
"…instant visual appeal…accessible to the lay reader…promotes it’s message with immediacy and great impact…" (Sustainable Development, May 2003)
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Green is the major architectural movement of our time. Throughout the world architects are producing sustainable buildings, united solely by their desire to preserve the environment and precious natural resources. Rather than a universal style, conforming to a common language, green architecture is open to local and individual interpretation. Moulded by a whole range of forces - climatic, cultural, professional and social, it is ultimately an architecture of great richness and complexity
This important title of Architectural Design cuts across cultures and building typologies, and includes architecture from diverse geographical regions. There are special features on South Africa, Austalia, Singapore, Hong Kong, The Netherlands and North America, as well as essential introductory essays. Work is brought together from disparate parts of the workld, with little-known buildings being published alongside those of world-famous architects. The volume is interspersed by 'Green Questionnaires', which, offer a unique insight into the view of premier international architects on this subject.
This important title of Architectural Design cuts across cultures and building typologies, and includes architecture from diverse geographical regions. There are special features on South Africa, Austalia, Singapore, Hong Kong, The Netherlands and North America, as well as essential introductory essays. Work is brought together from disparate parts of the workld, with little-known buildings being published alongside those of world-famous architects. The volume is interspersed by 'Green Questionnaires', which, offer a unique insight into the view of premier international architects on this subject.
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Brian Edwards, with Chrisna du Plessis, gives a brief overview of the green movement, tracing the preoccupation with nature in architecture back to the 19th century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hong Kong, Nieuw Terbregge, Ken Yeang, North America, Richard Rogers, South African, Verbena Heights, Delft University of Technology Library, Simon Kwan, University of Newcastle, Hollywood Terrace, Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kadoorie Biological Science Building, Mecanoo Architects, National University of Singapore, Phoenix Central Library, Singapore Institute of Architects Journal, Stadium Australia, Thurgoona Campus, Bill Mollison, British Columbia, Cape Town, Charles Sturt University, Professor of Architecture, Project Zed New!
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Brian Edwards, with Chrisna du Plessis, gives a brief overview of the green movement, tracing the preoccupation with nature in architecture back to the 19th century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hong Kong, Nieuw Terbregge, Ken Yeang, North America, Richard Rogers, South African, Verbena Heights, Delft University of Technology Library, Simon Kwan, University of Newcastle, Hollywood Terrace, Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kadoorie Biological Science Building, Mecanoo Architects, National University of Singapore, Phoenix Central Library, Singapore Institute of Architects Journal, Stadium Australia, Thurgoona Campus, Bill Mollison, British Columbia, Cape Town, Charles Sturt University, Professor of Architecture, Project Zed New!
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- Geoffrey Bawa by Brian Brace Taylor on page 56, and page 59
- Millennium Architecture (Architectural Design) by Maggie Toy in Back Matter
- Contemporary Processes in Architecture by Ali Rahim in Back Matter
- Towards a New Architecture (Dover Architecture) by Le Corbusier on page 13
- Planning Settlements Naturally by Stephen Owen on page 59
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- Architecture + Animation (Architectural Design) by Bob Fear in Back Matter
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