Two Spheres: Physical and Strategic Design in Architecture - Hardcover

Bachman, Leonard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415782465 ISBN 13: 9780415782463

Publisher: Routledge, 2012

Synopsis

Explaining the connection between physical and strategic design, this book proposes an aesthetic connection between two equal aspects of architectural design: the Real and the Ideal. Addressing architectural thinkers from the broad realms of academia and practice, it is suitable either as a seminar text, a guide to contemporary design issues, or as a theoretical work.

Beginning with a historical perspective, the book looks at some of the key conflicts in architectural thought that were brought about by postindustrial change. The discussion shifts to clearly describe the forms of complexity, how these have interacted with architecture and the possibilities in fully embracing complexity in architectural practice.

Although there are many books focusing on complexity science, there are few that focus on the relationship between complexity and design and none which take such a comprehensive approach.

About this title

About the Author

Leonard R. Bachman is Associate Professor at the Gerald D. Hines School of Architecture, University of Houston, USA. He has served as President for the Society of Building Science Educators and as Secretary for the Architectural Research Centers Consortium.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415782465
• ISBN 13: 9780415782463
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248