Digital technologies are changing the way that we live and work today. But what impact are they having on the discipline of architecture? This volume brings together some of the worlds leading voices from digital theory; technology and design to address this question. With a discussion ranging from broad cultural concerns to new techniques of construction; Designing for a Digital World offers a snapshot of informed opinion at a crucial juncture in the history of the discipline. Contributors: Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos (UN Studio) Sarah Chaplin Karl S Chu (Metaxy) Richard Coyne Manuel DeLanda Andrew Gillespie Mark Goulthorpe (dECOi) Marcelyn Gow Jeffrey Inaba (AMO) Neil Leach William J Mitchell Farshid Moussavi and Alejandro Zaera Polo (Foreign Office Architects) Sadie Plant Hani Rashid (Asymptote) Douglas Rushkoff Patrik Schumacher Lars Spuybroek (NOX) Sherry Turkle David Turnbull (ATOPIA) Yvonne Wilhelm; Christian Huebler and Andreas Broeckmann (Knowbotic Research) Slavoj Zizek
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A book.. and a man.. to be rememberedBy Davis GloffYip Harburg was a lyricist; poet and social activist; who always found a way to inject his feeling for the common person into his work. Born in 1896; he had a successful electrical supply business; but it was destroyed by the depression; and that was when he called an old school chum of his and told him that he was going to turn his hobby of writing light verse into a profession of writing lyrics for songs. The friends response was "About time." The friend was Ira Gershwin; and they remained friends all life long.This book speaks of the life of Harburg and his work in a personal and appealing way. The reader gets to feel present as the songs were conceived and written. A good example is the song that made Harburg famous; "Brother Can You spare A Dime" We read how the songs title was inspired by an actual hobo; and how it was almost thrown out of the show by the Schubert brothers who had not actually spoken to each other in years..I recommend this book highly.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. I great concept makes a great bookBy Ken B.Ms. Alonsos concept was to let Harburgs words speak for themselves. My only caveat is that Harburg often changed his stories on whim and that might have been nice. But overall its an excellent book; a fun read; and an important addition to musical theatre literature. Oh; one other complaint -- what a terrible title. It makes the book sound much dryer than it actually is.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Grandish BookBy Lee GelberI have been a Yip Harburg fan for many years. The wit; intelligence and emotional appeal of his lyrics have haunted me in a most positive way. Professor Alonso wrote a splendid biography incorporating interviews with the late Mr. Harburg and included some of his finest and most memorable lyrics. I immediately sent Professor Alonso a letter of appreciation