Moe, Kiel
Unless: The Seagram Building Construction Ecology
- ISBN 13:
- 9781948765398
- author:
- Moe, Kiel
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Actar Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 316
- Dimensions:
- 22 x 17 centimeters
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Methods & Materials,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Seagram Building Construction Ecology by Kiel Moe This book examines the relationship between architecture and the natural world, focusing on the iconic Seagram Building. By exploring its construction ecology, material geographies, and world-systems, Moe reveals how buildings are intertwined with the social and environmental dynamics of their time. A critical approach to building design is presented here, one that considers the immense material, energy, and labor involved in constructing a building. The author argues that architects must describe buildings as terrestrial events and artifacts, rather than isolated creations, if they hope to create sustainable and responsible designs. By shedding light on the complex interactions between architecture, nature, and society, Moe's work offers a fresh perspective on the role of design in shaping our world.
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