Commonsense architecture : a cross-cultural survey of practical design principles / John S. Taylor.

Main entry:

Taylor, John S., 1947-

Title & Author:

Commonsense architecture : a cross-cultural survey of practical design principles / John S. Taylor.

Publication:

Description:

160 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-160).

Summary:

"Commonsense Architecture depicts indigenous architecture's responsiveness to human needs and to the environment, with examples from all parts of the world. The book is not a treatise against technology, but rather a catalogue of commonsense principles that can help us use technology as an efficient tool instead of as a cloak for inefficient designs." -- Introduction.

ISBN:

0393016471
9780393016475
0393303306
9780393303308

Subject:

Vernacular architecture.
Architecture vernaculaire.
vernacular architecture.
Architektur
Baubiologie
Detail
Volkskultur
Vernacular buildings Architecture

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Beispielsammlung.

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Location: Library main 109686
Call No.: ID:86-B22126
Status: Available

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