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OverviewAn historical and theoretical study of the style and construction of the dwelling house in Western architecture since the mid-18th century. This book traces the gradual emergence of green attitudes toward building, and emphasizes changing attitudes toward nature. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Farmer , Kenneth RichardsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Architectural Press Dimensions: Width: 21.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.60cm Weight: 0.825kg ISBN: 9780750615303ISBN 10: 0750615303 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 07 February 1996 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsArchitecture - a green history for our times; the first return of the primitive hut; natural selection and industrialization; modernism; the second return of the primitive hut.Reviews'Green Shift is hugely valuable.'<br>Blueprint <br><br>'I can thoroughly recommend the late John Farmer's Green Shift...which looks at how our changing views of nature has affected modern architecture. For anyone interested in how we could create buildings close to nature, Green Shift is required reading.'<br>The Independent<br><br>'This book is clearly informed by a deep commitment to the idea that architecture has a crucial part to play in addressing the complex issues of global survival... the book impresses in its erudition and scope.'<br>The Architect's Journal<br><br> 'Green Shift is hugely valuable.' Blueprint 'I can thoroughly recommend the late John Farmer's Green Shift...which looks at how our changing views of nature has affected modern architecture. For anyone interested in how we could create buildings close to nature, Green Shift is required reading.' The Independent 'This book is clearly informed by a deep commitment to the idea that architecture has a crucial part to play in addressing the complex issues of global survival... the book impresses in its erudition and scope.' The Architect's Journal Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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