There must have been something in the water affecting women in the early 1960s, and it wasn’t just DDT.
This year, planners have celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of a great book, it is not just one book or one author who deserves celebration.
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50 Years Later, Jacobs Still Leads a Sorority of Dissent
There must have been something in the water affecting women in the early 1960s, and it wasn't just DDT. This year, planners have celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of a great book, it is not just one book or one author who deserves celebration.An encyclopedia of cities and towns
Ever wonder what the difference is between an avenue and a boulevard? The answer to that and many other questions may be found in The Language of Towns and Cities, by Dhiru ThadaniEver wonder what the difference is between an avenue and a boulevard? The answer to that and many other questions may be found in The Language of Towns and Cities, by Dhiru Thadani
Skyscrapers: Inside the power of the tower
A meeting of wealth and innovation – the skyscraper is the defining symbol of our age. A new book dissects the workings of our megatowers. Will Dean meets its authorA meeting of wealth and innovation – the skyscraper is the defining symbol of our age. A new book dissects the workings of our megatowers. Will Dean meets its author
FIRST MONOGRAPH ON REALITIES:UNITED PUBLISHED
The brothers Jan Edler and Tim Edler work on the line of demarcation between art & architecture and technology. In 2000 they founded realities:united, a Berlin based studio for art and architecture. Edited by critic & curator Florian Heilmeyer and released by Ruby Press «realities:united featuring» is the first publication that offers a full journey through the brother’s œuvre inbetween the diciplines….
The announce the publication of Oren Safdie’s controversial and timely play, THE BILBAO EFFECT
Dramatists Play Service Inc. and the Center for Architecture announce the publication of Oren Safdie’s controversial and timely play, THE BILBAO EFFECT. The play was originally produced last summer by the Center for Architecture in New York.
Manual of Contemporary Facade Construction Techniques
In his new book, Modern Construction Envelopes, Andrew Watts provides readers with a systematically structured manual of facade construction. Check the details and book launch event after the jump
Interview Daan Roosegaarde about his new book ‘Interactive Landscapes’
Interview at V2_ for the launch of Roosegaarde’s book ‘Interactive Landscapes’ by NAi Publishers. Check it after the jump
Swedish Modernism Architecture, Consumption and the Welfare State
Black Dog is delighted to introduce to you the latest architectural book release; Swedish Modernism: Architecture, Consumption and the Welfare State.
Black Dog is offering a 40% discount to our readers on any orders for this title until 31st December 2010. More information on the book after the jump
Float!: Building On Water to Combat Urban Congestion and Climate Change
Float! Building on Water to Combat Urban Congestion and Climate Change proposes a new way of building: on water instead of on land. Although the concept may seem revolutionary, it is an obvious solution to overcrowded metropolises. The majority of world cities are situated on the water and have too little space where it’s most needed: in the city centre. Building on water allows inner-city areas to expand.
VIEW vol.2
The yearly magazine, A View on Harvard GSD showcases the creative work of Harvard graduates from the highly respected Graduate School of Design. The second volume of this book provides a comprehensive snapshot of the ideas that are circulating around the school in 2010.
AMO presents vision for a decarbonized European power grid to EU leaders
AMO, the think tank within the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), has extended its expertise in planning into the design of the future energy infrastructure of the EU as part of Roadmap 2050: A Practical Guide to a Prosperous, Low-Carbon Europe. The project, proposing an EU-wide decarbonized power grid by 2050, launches in Brussels today to an audience of European leaders.
JDS RELEASES NEW BOOK: AGENDA
AGENDA is an architecture book that occupies the territory between a monograph, a diary, and a collection of essays, interviews, and conversations.
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