With the increased use of computers; architecture has found itself in the midst of a plethora of possible uses. This book combines theoretical enquiry with practical implementation offering a unique perspective on the use of computers related to architectureal form and design. Notions of exaggeration; hybrid; kinetic; algorithmic; fold and warp are examined from different points of view: historical; mathematical; philosophical or critical. Generously illustrated; this book is a source of inspiration for students and professionals.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Wall of SoundBy terry caldwellThis is a book you wont be able to put down once you get started reading it!!! I didnt know anything at all about the personal life of Mr. Spector and little knowledge of his rise/fall in the music industry until I purchased this book. Mr. Brown didnt leave anything out in his research on the life of Mr. Phil-if he did; I would be moderately surprised! If you dont read this book sometime along the way; you have missed out! So "fasten your seat-belts" and take a ride "on-the-reading" as they say and get ready for an adventure you wont forget!!!17 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Phil Spector: A Tortured Human BeingBy Bill EmblomThis book will tell you all you want to know about music producer Phil Spector in addition to a number of things you could do without. It is; without question; a thorough biography. The only thing missing is the outcome of the trial in which he is accused of murdering Lana Clarkson. Scarred during childhood by the suicide of his father and the bullying he received at school; Spector used people to advance his own cause. He would treat his musicians wonderfully while his singers who would make hits of the songs he produced would often be treated contemptuously as only teen-agers. He needed people around him to ward off the loneliness; but treated them in such a way they would abandon him. Several of his friends; among them Lenny Bruce and John Lennon; passed away leaving Spector to deliver eulogies at their funerals. His unfortunate marriage to Ronnie Bennett of The Ronettes was doomed to fail. He was smitten by her beauty while she was hoping he would advance her singing career. Upon marriage Spector slammed the door on her career by keeping her holed up in their mansion. Prescription drugs; alcohol; an arsenal of guns; bizarre behavior; and his hair trigger temper of screaming profanities have formed a combustible mixture in dealing with people throughout the decades. In the past he has threatened others who visited his mansion when they have wanted to leave; and whether he is found guilty of Ms. Clarksons murder remains to be seen. Phil Spectors life; by his own admission; has not been a happy one. This is a very depressing life story. For Phil Spectors sake I sincerely hope he gets his life straightened out.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting look at a divided personalityBy Mary HWell written; good research. Just a sad story.Spector pulled a gun on LOTS of people over decades. Its a shame none of them pressed charges. The poor victim might still be alive. And Spector would have been forced to get effective treatment. He was seeing a psychiatrist and on lots of medication. But he apparently wasnt consistent; and also added alcohol to the mix.