Salingaros, Nikos A.
Unified Architectural Theory: Form, Language, Complexity
- ISBN 13:
- 9789937623056
- author:
- Salingaros, Nikos A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vajra Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 298
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 14 x 4 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Unified Architectural Theory Form, Language, Complexity reimagines architecture by uncovering its underlying languages. This comprehensive work presents lecture notes and readings from a course that builds upon Christopher Alexander's "The Nature of Order, Book 1" and Nikos Angelos Salingaros' "A Theory of Architecture".
Organized into 44 sections, the book chronicles research results that can transform our built environment for the better. It offers an innovative approach to architecture's foundation, allowing individuals to express their creativity in designing adaptive and sustainable buildings.
Translated chapters are available online in several languages, including Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and Urdu. The Czech and Nepali versions are also published by local publishers, while a German version is currently underway.
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