Reflexive Architecture (Architectural Design) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470843322 ISBN 13: 9780470843321

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2002

Synopsis

Reflexive Architecture breaks all conceptions of the building as a static
architectural object. This title provides an extensive overview of cutting –edge
technologies designed to create reflexive buildings that evolve and respond
intelligently to their particular surroundings and environments.

– First ever overview of projects in reflexive architecture.
– Provides detailed coverage of the latest developments in computer design software.
– Stunning illustrations throughout.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This volume announces the onset of a new era in architecture. It represents a redefinition of the architectural possibilities that were first opened up by Neil Spiller in his successful cyberspace titles of the late 90s. By looking beyond the present perception of buildings as static architectural objects, Spiller and his contributors concentrate on the potential of buildings to employ dextrous, cutting–edge technologies to create architecture that is reflexive. That is architecture which is highly responsive and intelligent, able to translate and connect to its contextual and environmental surroundings at a new level, while also operating in three or more spaces simultaneously. It is effectively an architecture that is wholly visionary rather than being grounded by the limitations of the present.

Dunne & Raby
Stephen Gage
Ben Nicholson
Marcos Novak
Neil Spiller

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470843322
• ISBN 13: 9780470843321
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• Editor: Spiller Neil