Embracing Complexity In The Built Environment
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Embracing Complexity In The Built Environment
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Author : Halim A. Boussabaine
language : en
Publisher: Earthscan
Release Date : 2008
Embracing Complexity In The Built Environment written by Halim A. Boussabaine and has been published by Earthscan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Architecture categories.
First Published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Embracing Complexity In Design
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Author : Katerina Alexiou
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-09-10
Embracing Complexity In Design written by Katerina Alexiou and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-10 with Architecture categories.
Collating state-of-the-art developments in the area of complexity and design into a unique and authoritative resource for both the design and complex systems communities, this book is essential reading for those studying complexity or design, as it touches on different themes and domains such as architecture, engineering, environmental design, art, fashion and management.
Designing The Complex City
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Author : Elena Porqueddu
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2025-08-08
Designing The Complex City written by Elena Porqueddu and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-08-08 with Architecture categories.
How can designers address the emergent self-organizing nature of complex urban environments? Designing the Complex City highlights how both an excess and a lack of design control might contrast the lively complexity of cities, their adaptive and evolutionary capacity. By using key concepts from systems thinking, complexity sciences, life sciences, cognitive sciences, and social sciences, the book frames a systemic spatial design approach aimed at enhancing the potential of different spatial design disciplines to navigate place-specific emergent transformations without overdetermining their formal outcome. A range of heterogeneous case studies, developing at different scales, show how embracing a design approach that is embodied, open-ended, contextually responsive, incremental and adaptive does not question the relevance of designers’ specific skills in shaping the physical structure of cities; it may rather increase their potential to effectively intervene in complex adaptive cycles of urban decay and self-regeneration. Designing the Complex City provides insights for students, researchers, and academics in architecture, interior design, urban and landscape design, planning theory, and urban studies. It is essential reading for all designers who seek to proactively and meaningfully intervene in spontaneous socio-spatial dynamics.
Crisis In The Built Environment
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Author : Jamel Akbar
language : en
Publisher: İnsan Yayınları
Release Date : 2021-07-05
Crisis In The Built Environment written by Jamel Akbar and has been published by İnsan Yayınları this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-05 with Architecture categories.
"Is it not time to search for paradigms beyond capitalism and socialism? The book argues that interactions between the claims of “ownership”, “control” and “use” can elucidate crisis in our environments through measuring responsibilities. Levels of responsibility created by propeties’ and individuals’ rights developed by societal systems, shape our attitudes and actions in most realms of urban life such as utilization, maintenance, investments, etc. In this edition, further arguments were added such as the impossibility of achieving sustainability and justice within socialism or capitalism. In a letter of recommendation to Jamel Akbar, John Habraken, former chairman of the Department of Architecture at MIT stated: “I do not believe in all my years of teaching to have met another student who matched the combination of research skills and the ability for theoretical constructs that he brought with him to MIT.” Reviews of the first edition “Jamel Akbar has published an important contribution to the urban way of life in Muslim cities, as well as formulating and illustrating a research method for the study of architecture and urbanism in other societies and regions around the World.” Professor Roderich Lawrence, Open House International “This is an impressive work. Much has already been written about Islamic culture and urbanism but rarely has any study been as scholarly. …The significance of Akbar’s work lies in a vision of better awareness of the settlement process. In this sense, it is a major and definitive book.” Professor David Cosling, RIBA JOURNAL"
Applied Design Research
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Author : Peter Joore
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2022-06-19
Applied Design Research written by Peter Joore and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-19 with Design categories.
Design and research are two fields of knowledge that each has its traditions, methods, standards and practices. These two worlds appear to be quite separate, with researchers investigating what exists, and designers visualising what could be. This book builds a bridge between both worlds by showing how design and research can be integrated to develop a new field of knowledge. Applied Design Research: A Mosaic of 22 Examples, Experiences and Interpretations Focussing on Bridging the Gap between Practice and Academics contains 22 inspiring reflections that demonstrate how the unique qualities of research (aimed at studying the present) and design (aimed at developing the future) can be combined. This book shows that the transdisciplinary approach is applicable in a multitude of sectors, ranging from healthcare, urban planning, circular economy, and the food industry. Arranged in five parts, the book offers a range of illustrative examples, experiences, methods, and interpretations. Together they make up the characteristic of a mosaic, each piece contributing a part of the complete picture, and all pieces together offering a multi-facted perspective of what applied design research is, how it is implemented and what the reader can expect from it. This book with its bearings in practice can enthuse early-stage researchers with the diversity of its examples, while more senior design researchers may recognize themselves in the depth of the experiences described and be inspired by them. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Rda
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Author : Magda El-Sherbini
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2013-07-12
Rda written by Magda El-Sherbini and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-12 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In this important book El-Sherbini tackles key questions about how the new cataloging standard will be implemented by cataloging professionals, offering an orientation in the conceptual background and the structure of RDA: Resource Description and Access from a practical and technical perspective, including a detailed comparison with AACR2. Firmly rooted in the concrete application of RDA, with numerous sample records, this book Covers FRBR-driven tasks, FRBR-Group relationships, and principles of FRAD, including how FRAD impacts the RDA application Analyzes the roles of manifestations and items, such as pre-cataloging decisions, preferred sources of information, and mandatory elements of description Discusses works and expressions for specific library materials, from methods of recording primary relationships to constructing the authorized access point and recording relationships Offers advice for using RDA Toolkit, with tips for efficient navigation in RDA Toolkit using workflows and searching techniques Digs deeply into a variety of technical issues, including RDA’s effect on OPAC displays, implementation of the new RDA fields that represent adding new elements, adjusting systems to accommodate the new MARC21 fields, integrating new records using RDA with older records, when to re-catalog a set of manifestations, exporting an RDA-based bibliographic record from OCLC into the OPAC, choosing RDA elements to describe your library materials (core vs. full elements), upgrading OCLC records to RDA, and many more Every cataloger will want this volume close at hand as a comprehensive roadmap to the changes already underway.
Project Communication Management In Complex Environments
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Author : Zhong Ying
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-10-30
Project Communication Management In Complex Environments written by Zhong Ying and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This unique book that deals with project communication management in complex environments, taking a leaf from China’s experience with a major earthquake in Sichuan, would be a timely contribution to fill this lacuna. Readers would be able to understand how companies and organizations that are unprepared for crisis management would react to their detriment. The lessons provided in this book are the only one of its kind to highlight the lessons for companies and organizations to prepare themselves for successful project communication management through the complexity-informed framework. Although the book is written by two building professionals, the concepts and lessons presented are generic and equally applicable for businesses outside of the construction industry; for example, for airports, resorts, hotels, shipyards, etc.
Cultural Architecture
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Author : Everett Sinclair
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-03-04
Cultural Architecture written by Everett Sinclair and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-04 with Architecture categories.
Cultural Architecture explores the intricate relationship between buildings and cultural identity, revealing how architectural design both reflects and shapes the values, beliefs, and histories of societies. The book examines how vernacular architecture embodies cultural values, with traditional building methods intrinsically linked to environmental conditions, social structures, and spiritual beliefs. Readers will discover how the spread of Western design principles has impacted local traditions, creating a dynamic interplay between global and local influences in the built environment. The book uniquely emphasizes the agency of local communities in shaping their environments and challenges the notion of architecture as purely aesthetic, highlighting its social and political dimensions. Structured into three parts, it begins with a theoretical framework, progresses to case studies from diverse cultural contexts like ancient Egypt and modern Dubai, and concludes with ethical implications for the 21st century, such as cultural appropriation and heritage preservation. By drawing from architectural surveys, historical documents, and ethnographic studies, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between culture and architectural design, offering insights into promoting cultural understanding, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
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language : en
Publisher: IOS Press
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Residential Architecture As Infrastructure
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Author : Stephen H. Kendall
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-11-29
Residential Architecture As Infrastructure written by Stephen H. Kendall and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-29 with Architecture categories.
This edited collection provides an up-to-date account, by a group of well-informed and globally positioned authors, of recently implemented projects, public policies and business activities in Open Building around the world. Countless residential Open Building projects have been built in a number of countries, some without knowledge of the original theory and methods. These projects differ in architectural style, building industry methods, economic system and social aims. National building standards and guidelines have been promulgated in several countries (Finland, China, Japan, Korea), providing incentives and guidance to Open Building implementation. Businesses in several countries have begun to deliver advanced FIT-OUT systems both for new construction and for retrofitting existing buildings, demonstrating the economic advantages of ‘the responsive, independent dwelling.’ This book also argues that the ‘open building’ approach is essential for the reactivation of the existing building stock for long-term value, because in the end it costs less. The book discusses these developments in residential architecture from the perspective of an infrastructure model of built environment. This model enables decision-makers to manage risk and uncertainty, while avoiding a number of problems often associated with large, fast-moving projects, such as separation and distribution of design tasks (and responsibility) and the ensuing boundary frictions. Residential Architecture as Infrastructure adds to the Routledge Open Building Series, and will appeal to architects, urban designers, researchers and policy-makers interested in this international review of current projects, policies and business activities focused on Open Building implementation.