Banham
Architecture of the Well-tempered Environment
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226036984
- author:
- Banham
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1984
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 18 x 1.6 cm
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Reyner Banham's groundbreaking work explores the interconnectedness of technology, human needs, and environmental concerns in architecture. This revised edition builds upon his pioneering research, incorporating new material on energy usage, particularly solar energy, to shed light on the design of buildings and their impact on architects.
The book delves into various architectural styles, including Indian pueblos and high-tech buildings like the Centre Pompidou, as well as the environmental wisdom behind traditional vernaculars. Banham's systematic approach offers a unique perspective on the role of technology in shaping our built environment.
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