This illustrated book gives a comprehensive view of _ contemporary ideas; innovations and emerging attitudes to sustainability that emanated from the MIT symposium. 16 leading contributors with demonstrable track records in architectural practice; engineering and academia give their insights into the way we need to think about architecture in the future in order to work with the environment - instead of against it. Supported by details that relate to specific design or research projects; they clearly suggest a variety of potential directions fo follow to bring environmentalism into the mainstream of architectural discourse. The edited summary of twelve key presentations at an International Design Symposium held at MIT. This book presents an important collection of contributions from key designers with a track record in the field of environmentally conscious buildings. Their contributions respond to a need for a more holistic view on environmentalism; focusing on cultural and social levels as well as technical issues to broaden the debate on sustainable architecture. This book will appeal to a wide range of professionals in the built environment; increasingly concerned with sustainable design.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy xiaowenwanguseful5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A little bit of everything!By KathyWhen I first looked at this on the web site I was not sure about getting it because the pages you can see look to be designs from Egypt and I wanted more then that. I sent for it anyway and it has wonderful designs in full color plates from China; Japan; India; Russia; the Renaissance; Medieval jewelry designs and others. It has just a little bit (a few pages) of everything from ancient Egypt to 18th century France.It will be more then helpful in helping me decide what I like. I am sure this will be one of my most used books and as always I am happy with Dover for making it at a price I can afford.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. beautifulBy jennyWonderful color on every page; beautiful patterns of rug and textile designs from all over the world. I am an artist and make collages from this book; but anyone can enjoy it.