100 Ideas that Changed Architecture
World of Books
The feel-good place to buy books
100 Ideas that Changed Architecture by Richard Weston
Written by an expert, 100 Ideas that Changed Architecture provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader. Starting with the basic building 'components' of door, window, column and beam and the Classical orders, this inspiring book goes on to explore historical architectural movements such as the Picturesque and Beaux-Arts, innovative materials such as steel and reinforced concrete, technical innovations, such as the lift and electric lighting, through to modern movements such as Universal Design and Deconstruction. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, these architectural ideas are presented through informative text and arresting visuals, exploring when each idea first evolved and the subsequent impact it has had up to the present day.
Weston, Richard: - Richard Weston, an architect, landscape designer, and author, is professor of architecture at Cardiff University. His books include the monograph Alvar Aalto (winner of the 1995 Sir Banister Fletcher Prize) and the definitive monograph on the Danish architect Jorn Utzon; The House in the Twentieth Century;Materials, Form and Architecture; and Key Buildings of the 20th Century.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781856697323 |
| ISBN 10 | 1856697320 |
| Title | 100 Ideas that Changed Architecture |
| Author | Richard Weston |
| Series | 100 Ideas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Laurence King Publishing |
| Year published | 2011-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |