Weather Architecture further extends Jonathan Hill’s investigation of authorship by recognising the creativity of the weather. At a time when environmental awareness is of growing relevance; the overriding aim is to understand a history of architecture as a history of weather and thus to consider the weather as an architectural author that affects design; construction and use in a creative dialogue with other authors such as the architect and user.Environmental discussions in architecture tend to focus on the practical or the poetic but here they are considered together. Rather than investigate architecture’s relations to the weather in isolation; they are integrated into a wider discussion of cultural and social influences on architecture. The analysis of weather’s effects on the design and experience of specific buildings and gardens is interwoven with a historical survey of changing attitudes to the weather in the arts; sciences and society; leading to a critical re-evaluation of contemporary responses to climate change.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. What a wonderful way to see what isnt here any moreBy Peppermint PattiInteresting book. I grew up in Pittsburgh and have always been intrigued by the mansions that still remain. What a wonderful way to see what isnt here any more. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in Pittsburgh.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Great GiftBy Patricia K. ArndtGave Pittsburghs Mansions to my brother as a Christmas gift. He unwrapped the package and immediately started to read it; ignoring the rest of his gifts. So many of the beautiful old homes featured in the book we knew in our childhood; but they are now gone; victims of progress. He spent an hour going through the book; reminiscing; and mourning the demise of architectural gems. Two days later; he was still talking about the book; so I would say it merits five stars. I recommend it highly as a gift for a current or ex-Pittsburgher. I plan to download a copy to my Kindle.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy LoraVery interesting to read and look at the wonderful pictures; a keepsake