Architecture

Employing the tools of social theory, historical ethnography and comparative analysis, this book uses examples of American cities to illustrate how cities everywhere grow and decay. The topics covered include population trends, economic prosperity, politics and culture...

First published in 1987, this title was one of the first to explore the emerging popular movement of Community Architecture, which gained momentum throughout Britain in the 1970s and 1980s. A work that has influenced policy makers and planning legislation, Community Architecture remains one of the k..

First published in 1987, this title was one of the first to explore the emerging popular movement of Community Architecture, which gained momentum throughout Britain in the 1970s and 1980s. A work that has influenced policy makers and planning legislation, Community Architecture remains one of the k..

This book examines the relationship between space, defined physically, legally and legislatively, and how these factors directly impact the spaces of abortion. It analyzes how various political entities shape the physical landscapes of inclusion and exclusion to reproductive healthcare access, and q..

This book examines the relationship between space, defined physically, legally and legislatively, and how these factors directly impact the spaces of abortion. It analyzes how various political entities shape the physical landscapes of inclusion and exclusion to reproductive healthcare access, and q..

A manual that provides a synthetic approach to the principles which lie behind successful daylight design. It shows that good daylight design is not a restriction on architectural expression but, on the contrary, acts as an inspiration and foundation for good architecture. It emphasises on practical..

Dealing with the Visual..

This book is about a lost world - albeit one less than 50 years old. In the era of Harold Wilson's 'white heat', architect Sir Leslie Martin proposed a grand plan to demolish and rebuild a swathe of historic Whitehall, London's government district. At once optimistic and paternalistic, it simultaneo..

This book is about a lost world - albeit one less than 50 years old. In the era of Harold Wilson's 'white heat', architect Sir Leslie Martin proposed a grand plan to demolish and rebuild a swathe of historic Whitehall, London's government district. At once optimistic and paternalistic, it simultaneo..

While focusing on the architectural and planning aspects of Doha's intensive urbanization, this first comprehensive examination of the city sets this within the socio-political and economic context of the wider Arabian Peninsula. It features a comprehensive discussion on contemporary architecture an..

While focusing on the architectural and planning aspects of Doha's intensive urbanization, this first comprehensive examination of the city sets this within the socio-political and economic context of the wider Arabian Peninsula. It features a comprehensive discussion on contemporary architecture an..

Accessible and comprehensive and written by the current President of the International Planning History Society, this volume provides readers with an highly visual account of historical, contemporary and international projects...