Main entry:

Wines, James, 1932-

Title & Author:

Green architecture / James Wines ; edited by Philip Jodidio.

Publication:

Köln ; New York : Taschen, ©2000.

Description:

240 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-240).
Nature's revenge: a brief survey of 20th century green history -- Eco-philosophy an early green history -- Environmental architecture today -- Integration of architecture and landscape -- "Borrowed from nature": organic forms and cosmic symbolism -- Architecture in its cultural context -- Translating technology into art -- Green design research and technological innovations -- Building a bridge to the common client -- The sociological aspects of green architecture: urbanism -- Prophetic visions for the future -- Conclusion: turning over a new leaf.

Summary:

James Wines explores human habitats that function in harmony with the environment. The author reviews 20th-century green architecture, presents a history of shelter from Neolithic times to the present & identifies new architectural directions.

ISBN:

3822863033 (paperback)
9783822863039 (paperback)

Subject:

Organic architecture.
Architecture Environmental aspects.
Architecture and energy conservation.
Architecture, Modern 20th century.
Architecture organique.
Architecture Aspect de l'environnement.
Architecture et économies d'énergie.
Architecture 20e siècle.
organic architecture.
energy efficient buildings.
Architecture, Modern.
Landschapsarchitectuur.
Bouwkunst.
Ecologie.

Added entries:

Jodidio, Philip.
Architecture & design series.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 213829
Call No.: NA44.W768. A35 2000
Status: Available