Spirit of the Machine

Spirit of the Machine

Technology as an Inspiration in Architectural Design

Kronenburg, Robert

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

09/2001

128

Mole

Inglês

9780471978602

0471978604

15 a 20 dias

560

This text examines the influence that science and industry has had in the inspiration of design, with particular emphasis on the field of architecture. Using case studies, it explores the expression of technology on the built and manufactured environment.
Acknowledgements; Chronology; Foreword; Part 1Technology, Architecture and Meaning; Controlling technology; The role of contemporary architecture; The technological characteristics of architectural form; Humanistic associations with architecture; Part 2Themes in Technologically Inspired Architecture; Pop architecture; Pure architecture; Organic architecture; Tectonic architecture; Part 3The Purpose of Technology in Architecture; Vernacular architecture - holistic design; Alternative architecture - responsive design; Intuitive architecture - releasing creativity; Selected Biography.
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