Main entry:

Schmidt, Robert, III, 1977- author.

Title & Author:

Adaptable architecture : theory and practice / Robert Schmidt III and Simon Austin.

Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016.

Description:

xxi, 296 pages ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-287) and index.
Preface. Adaptable Architecture Architecture is Unfinished -- Introduction. Motivating Observations -- A History of Adaptability. Historical Overview -- Strands of Designing for Adaptability -- A Theory for Adaptability. Developing the Concept -- Common Takes on Adaptability -- Buildings as Layers -- A Typology of Adaptability -- Design Strategies, Characteristics and Tactics -- Building Characteristics in Detail -- Unravelling Contextual Contingencies -- Design Resources -- Meta-models -- Adaptability in Practice. Linking Theory to Case Studies -- Primary Case Studies -- Designing for Adaptability -- Designing for Adaptable Futures -- Conclusions. A Living Thing.

Summary:

"Adaptable Architecture provides thought-provoking and inquisitive insights into how we can prolong the useful life of buildings by designing them to be more adaptable, and hence create a more sustainable built environment. The book provides a theoretical foundation counterpointed by the experiences and ideas of those involved in the design and use of buildings. It explains many approaches to designing for change, with lessons from history, and case studies including The Cedar Rapids Public Library, Kentish Town Health Centre and Folkestone Performing Arts Centre, which stretch our thinking beyond the conventional notions of adaptability. The authors reveal the many conditions that make it a complex design phenomenon, by considering the purpose, design and business case of buildings as well as the physical product. Full of summaries, diagrams, reference charts, tables, and photos of exemplar solutions for use as conversational tools or working aids, this book is for any professional or student who wants to research, question, imagine, illustrate - and ultimately design for - adaptation. In addition, further information and resources are available through the Adaptable Futures website www.adaptablefutures.com which includes additional case studies, videos, information about industry events and up-to-the-minute developments"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

9780415522571 (hardback)
0415522579 (hardback)
9780415522588 (pb)
0415522587 (pb)
(ebook)
9781315722931

Subject:

Architecture Human factors.
Buildings Utilization.
Architectural practice Social aspects.
Sustainable architecture.
Architecture Facteurs humains.
Constructions Utilisation.
Architecture durable.
ARCHITECTURE General.
ARCHITECTURE Professional Practice.
ARCHITECTURE Sustainability & Green Design.

Added entries:

Austin, S. A. (Simon A.), author.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 293167
Call No.: BIB 237867
Status: Available