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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Free Download Ebook Introduction to Architectural Science: The Basis of Sustainable Design

Free Download Ebook Introduction to Architectural Science: The Basis of Sustainable Design
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By introducing the basics of architectural science, this book is an ideal reference that provides an understanding of the physical basis of architectural design. The knowledge gained from this book equips the reader with the tools for realizing the full potential of the good intentions of sustainable, bioclimatic design.

The text gives the reader the knowledge to design in order to control indoor environmental conditions: heat, light and sound. Into this discussion is introduced the problem that traditional energy resources are finite, and their use damaging, and governments and professional bodies demand increasing levels of sustainable design. An outline is provided for creating the required indoor conditions with little or no use of energy, other than from renewable sources.

Each chapter presents a quick outline of the basic and relevant physics of heat, light, sound and energy, followed by an examination of human requirements. The reader is then introduced to ways in which these elements can be controlled by the building and by its design.

* Links architectural science to the practice of sustainable design; essential knowledge for today's architects
* Accessible reference which introduces the relationship between technology and design decisions
* Unique source of information covering the full scope of the subject

About the Author

Dr Steven Szokolay runs his own practice as an energy and environmental consultant, and is also both honarary associate professor at the University of Queensland, and a supervisor of postgraduate research students. He has experience in architectural practice in Sydney, Australia, and has taught extensively, including positions at the University of Queensland (Australia), the University of East Africa (Nairobi) and in London (UK).



Sunday, November 22, 2009

3DS MAX and VIZ for Architects | 3.1 GB


3DS MAX and VIZ for Architects


3DS MAX and VIZ for Architects | 3.1 GB



This entire video education is available on one DVD-ROM or in 5 individual downloadable modules. The total running time is 1789 minutes - nearly 30 hours of immersive instruction.

Module 1 - Starting
This module teaches you the essentials of working with 3ds Max and VIZ. Although no experience is required to begin with Module 1, advanced tips are peppered throughout so experienced users will gain valuable skills too. More ...

Module 2 - Basic Modeling
Build a strong 3D modeling foundation with this module. You'll really understand how Max and VIZ work after viewing these 4 hours of video. Projects are included which reinforce newly acquired modeling skills. More ...

Module 3 - Advanced Modeling
Learn how to model almost anything you can imagine with this module. Here you'll gain advanced modeling skills that empower you to sculpt splines, patches, mesh and polygonal geometry, NURBS, and AEC objects into the myriad forms of real world architectural objects. More ...

Module 4 - Texturing
Learn how to use the material editor, browser, palettes, and navigator to craft realistic looking textures. This module will teach you everything you need to know to master materiality in 3ds Max and VIZ. More ...

Module 5 - Rendering
Bring your geometry and materials to life by learning to control cameras, light, shadow, atmosphere and mood in your 3D scenes. This module will teach you the fundamentals needed to gain mastery of rendering in 3ds Max and VIZ. More ...

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Angus J. MacDonald, "Structural Design for Architecture"


Structural Design for Architecture


Angus J. MacDonald, "Structural Design for Architecture"
Architectural Pr | ISBN: 0750630906 | November 1997 | PDF | 267 pages | 19 MB


“This text is concerned with the preliminary stages of the design of structures for buildings. It also deals with the issues involved in structural decision making at a strategic level. It is intended principally for use by students of architecture and should provide them with the information required to make sensible choices on the structural aspects of architectural design. The topics covered include choice of structural material, the determination of the form and geometry of structures, the integration of the structure with other aspects of architectural design and the preliminary allocation of dimensions to the principal structural elements.



Monday, October 26, 2009

Introduction to Architectural Science, Second Edition: The Basis of Sustainable Design

Introduction to Architectural Science, Second Edition: The Basis of Sustainable Design

Introduction to Architectural Science, Second Edition: The Basis of Sustainable Design

Steven V Szokolay dip. arch. m.arch. PhD, "Introduction to Architectural Science, Second Edition: The Basis of Sustainable Design"
Architectural Press; 2 edition (August 29, 2008) | English | 0750687045 | 358 pages | PDF | 3.09 MB


Introducing the basics of architectural science, this book is an ideal reference, providing an understanding of the physical basis of architectural design. The knowledge gained from this book equips the reader with the tools to realize the full potential of the good intentions of sustainable, bioclimatic design.
All sections have been revised and updated for this second edition including more information on small scale energy generation methods and techniques. The book has also been reformatted to be even more accessible, with a larger page size and colour printing.
* Fully updated popular reference on the essentials of Architectural Science
* Reformatted and reorganised for greater ease of use
* Covers principles of heat, light, sound and energy control in just one volume
Dr Steven Szokolay runs his own practice as an energy and environmental consultant, and is also both honarary associate professor at the University of Queensland, and a supervisor of postgraduate research students. He has experience in architectural practice in Sydney, Australia, and has taught extensively, including positions at the University of Queensland (Australia), the University of East Africa (Nairobi) and in London (UK).

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Andrew Charleson, "Seismic Design for Architects"



Andrew Charleson, "Seismic Design for Architects"

Architectural Press | 2008 | ISBN: 0750685506 | 296 pages | PDF | 6,2 MB




Andrew Charleson's book shows how to make structural requirements an integral part of the architectural design process, not an add-on. Using non-technical language and detailed illustrations Charleson shows how achieving structural standards need not limit the scope for architectural innovation and high design standards in seismically active zones.

With enough theory to satisfy architects without swamping them in technical data, Seismic Design for Architects is a state-of-the-art summary of designing buildings where being prepared for the worst is an everyday fact of life.

Some of highlighted features of this book :
• Written for architects, emphasising design over analysis
• Key concepts conveyed with visual material to allow architects to appreciate the design solutions available to them
• Draws experience from a wide variety of national and international design codes



Friday, October 2, 2009

Mastering Revit Architecture 2010

Mastering Revit Architecture 2010



Mastering Revit Architecture 2010

Mastering Revit Architecture 2010
July 2009 | English | ISBN: 978-0-470-45649-1 | 818 Pages | PDF | 24 MB


As Autodesk's fastest-growing software package, Revit Architecture offers a new version that will require Revit users of all areas of expertise—architects, project managers, designers, contractors, and building owners—to learn new skills. As the only complete tutorial and reference for the newest version of Revit software, this book provides you with a hands-on look at the Revit interface, explores key modeling principles, looks at design options and features, and shows how to best present designs, and discusses proven workflows and best practices. The in-depth discussions, real-world examples, and detailed tutorials are drawn from the author’s professional experience using the program.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Art and Architecture in Medieval France: Medieval Architecture, Sculpture, Stained Glass, Manuscripts, the Art of the Church Treasuries

Art and Architecture in Medieval France


Art and Architecture in Medieval France: Medieval Architecture, Sculpture, Stained Glass, Manuscripts, the Art of the Church Treasuries
Publisher: Harper and Row | ISBN: 0064300226 | edition 1972 | PDF | 432 pages | 78 mb


This is an English-language study on the architecture and art of medieval France of the Romanesque and Gothic periods, approximately 1000 - 1500. In addition to essays on individual monuments there are general discussions of given periods and specific problems such as: why did Gothic come into being? Whitney Stoddard explores the interrelationship between all forms of medieval ecclesiastical art and characterization of the Gothic cathedral, which he believes to have an almost metaphysical basis.



Friday, September 4, 2009

WILLEM KYMELLWILLEM KYMELL, "Building Information Modeling: Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations"

Building Information Modeling: Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations


WILLEM KYMELL, "Building Information Modeling: Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations"
McGraw-Hill Professional | 2008 | ISBN: 0071494537 | 270 pages | PDF | 13,9 MB

Building information modeling (BIM) integrates 3D drawings and 4D animations to dramatically improve the communication, coordination, and planning of construction projects, while reducing risks, errors, and costs. Building Information Modeling is an in-depth resource that shows architects and building professionals how to capitalize on BIM concepts, tools, and techniques for their own building projects.
An in-depth explanation of BIM concepts, tools, and techniques
Guidance on applying BIM to new and retrofit construction projects
More than 200 photos, charts, diagrams, and details of the BIM process
Detailed case studies

Inside this Comprehensive Guide to BIM Technology

Background: • The Setting for BIM • Current Practice • Legal Considerations Building Information Modeling: • BIM Concepts • BIM Planning • BIM Implementation Software Tools: • Modeling Tools • Model Production • Model Analysis • Specific SoftwareOptions Learning BIM: • Learning Methods • Skill Sets • The Learners Case Studies






Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Blender 3D Architecture, Buildings, and Scenery: Create photorealistic 3D architectural visualizations of buildings, interiors, and environmental scen

Blender 3D Architecture, Buildings, and Scenery


Blender 3D Architecture, Buildings, and Scenery: Create photorealistic 3D architectural visualizations of buildings, interiors, and environmental scenery by Allan Brito
Publisher: Packt Publishing (May 30, 2008) | 332 pages | ISBN: 1847193676 | PDF | 11 MB

This book will show you how to create realistic architectural models in Blender. Blender is an open-source 3D animation program released as free software. It can be used for modeling, texturing, skinning, animating, and so on. It runs on all the important operating systems (including Windows, Mac, and Linux).

You can create natural scenery, landscapes, plants, various weather conditions, environmental factors, building materials such as wood, metal, brick, and more. You will also learn how to add people to different scenes as well as other objects to an already existing photograph or a video making it easier to increase its realism.

You will see how to use the final models to create simpler scenes for use in 3D games, where real-time rendering is necessary. You will also see how to use them to create the sets for animated movies.

What you will learn from this book?

* Build detailed and realistic models of buildings, furniture, and landscapes
* Create interior views of rooms and offices and exterior views of buildings, landscapes, and courtyards
* Produce video tours of the buildings and environments you create
* Export simple versions of your models for use in games and interactive environments
* Export still images and use the GIMP to give them a final polish
* Use natural and artificial light sources to illuminate your scenes in a realistic way
* Apply textures to building surfaces to produce more detailed and realistic scenes
* Add humans and other `props' to your scenes to increase their realism
* Develop a library of textures, materials, objects that you can use over and over again
* Use the YafRay raytracer to create astonishingly realistic, photo quality images
* How to import materials between scenes
* Create interactive animations

Approach

The book consists of a lot of exciting examples, which are shaped using the various features of Blender. It consists of step-by-step instructions leading you to realistic models of buildings, landscapes, and more. A collection of amazing screenshots will add up excitement to your learning experience. You can build realistic 3D models that can be used while creating different animation projects.

The printed version of the book is in black and white, but a full color version of the images is available for download on : Packtpub.com. The eBook version, available from Packt, is in full color.

Who this book is written for?

This book is for architects, game designers, artists, or movie makers who want to create realistic buildings, interiors, and scenery using Blender 3D, a free, open-source graphics tool. This book is not a general introduction to Blender, but focuses on developing expertise on the architectural aspects of the tool. Readers need not have prior knowledge of Blender.


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This book will show you how to create realistic architectural models in Blender. Blender is an open-source 3D animation program released as free software. It can be used for modeling, texturing, skinning, animating, and so on. It runs on all the important operating systems (including Windows, Mac, and Linux).

You can create natural scenery, landscapes, plants, various weather conditions, environmental factors, building materials such as wood, metal, brick, and more. You will also learn how to add people to different scenes as well as other objects to an already existing photograph or a video making it easier to increase its realism.

You will see how to use the final models to create simpler scenes for use in 3D games, where real-time rendering is necessary. You will also see how to use them to create the sets for animated movies.

Approach

The book consists of a lot of exciting examples, which are shaped using the various features of Blender. It consists of step-by-step instructions leading you to realistic models of buildings, landscapes, and more. A collection of amazing screenshots will add up excitement to your learning experience. You can build realistic 3D models that can be used while creating different animation projects.


Saturday, August 29, 2009

Patrick Lavin, "Asphalt Pavements: A practical guide to design, production and maintenance for engineers and architects"

Asphalt Pavements: A practical guide to design, production and maintenance for engineers and architects


Patrick Lavin, "Asphalt Pavements: A practical guide to design, production and maintenance for engineers and architects"
Taylor & Francis | 2003 | ISBN-10: 0415247330 | 416 Pages | PDF | 36,7 MB

Asphalt Pavements provides the know-how behind the design, production and maintenance of asphalt pavements and parking lots. Incorporating the latest technology, this book is the first to focus primarily on the design, production and maintenance of low-volume roads and parking areas. Special attention is given to determining the traffic capacity, required thickness and asphalt mixture type for parking applications. Topics covered include: material information such as binder properties, testing grading and selection; construction information such as mixing plant operation, proportioning, mixture placement and compaction; and design information such as thickness and mixture design methods and guidelines on applying these to highways, city streets and parking Areas. It is an essential practical guide aimed at those engineers and architects who are not directly involved in the asphalt industry, but who nonetheless need to have a good general knowledge of the subject. Asphalt Pavements provides a novice with enough information to completely design, construct and specify an asphalt pavement.





Surface Architecture Summary By David Leatherbarrow, Mohsen Mostafavi

Surface Architecture Summary


Surface Architecture Summary By David Leatherbarrow, Mohsen Mostafavi
Publisher: The MIT Press 2002-08-15 | 274 Pages | ISBN: 0262134071 | PDF | 13 MB

Visually, many contemporary buildings either reflect their systems of production or recollect earlier styles and motifs. This division between production and representation is in some ways an extension of that between modernity and tradition. In this book David Leatherbarrow and Mohsen Mostafavi explore ways that design can take advantage of production methods such that architecture is neither independent of nor dominated by technology. Leatherbarrow and Mostafavi begin with the theoretical and practical isolation of the building surface as the subject of architectural design. The autonomy of the surface, the "free facade," presumes a distinction between the structural and nonstructural elements of the building, between the frame and the cladding. Once the skin of the building became independent of its structure, it could just as well hang like a curtain, or like clothing. The focus of the relationship between structure and skin is the architectural surface. In tracing the handling of this surface, the authors examine both contemporary buildings and those of the recent past. Architects discussed include Albert Kahn, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Alison and Peter Smithson, Alejandro de la Sota, Robert Venturi, Jacques Herzog, and Pierre de Meuron. The properties of a building’s surface--whether it is made of concrete, metal, glass, or other materials--are not merely superficial; they construct the spatial effects by which architecture communicates. Through its surfaces a building declares both its autonomy and its participation in its surroundings.


Cyril M. Harris, "Dictionary of Architecture and Construction"

Dictionary of Architecture and Construction
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Cyril M. Harris, "
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McGraw-Hill Professional | 2005-08-15 | ISBN: 0071452370 | 1040 pages | PDF | 22,1 MB


This massive compendium by a renowned architectural editor and 50 expert contributors features over 2300 line drawings and clear, concise definitions of more than 27,000 important architecture and construction terms. The most definitive reference in the field, Cyril M. Harris's Dictionary of Architecture and Construction brings you the broadest possible coverage of the language of architecture and building construction. Special care has been taken to include the latest terms in legal areas, technologies, techniques, materials, organizations, historic architectural styles, and architectural trends.
This essential dictionary is one of the most trusted references in architecture and building technology -- cited in numerous other leading references and recommended by the faculties of many top schools. It covers drawings and specifications ... building products and materials, including their design, appearance, performance, installation, and testing ... finishes, coatings, and surfacings ... types of units, assemblies, systems, and modules ... tools, devices, machines, and construction equipment, and much more. It's the one definitive resource every architect and contractor needs to own.
Revised, updated, and expanded, this comprehensive new edition features:
* More than 27,000 definitions in clear, concise language
* Over 2300 illustrations
* Full coverage of new technologies and new building materials
* Expanded emphasis on legal, organizational, and historic architectural terms, reflecting their increased importance in the field



Friday, August 28, 2009

Charles and Berdeana Aguar, "Wrightscapes : Frank Lloyd Wright’s Landscape Designs"

Wrightscapes : Frank Lloyd Wright’s Landscape Designs


Charles and Berdeana Aguar, "Wrightscapes : Frank Lloyd Wright’s Landscape Designs"
McGraw-Hill Professional | 2002 | ISBN: 0071377689 | 374 pages | PDF | 19,8 MB

Here is the first book to examine the environmental landscape designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, probably the world’s best known and most influential architect. WRIGHTSCAPES analyzes 85 of his works, and pays particular attention to site planning, landscape design, community scale, and regional planning.
The authors include many original diagrams, rare archival material, and some 200 photographs, many never published before. WRIGHTSCAPES also chronicles how and way Wright’s famous ecological sensabilities were established and how his design aspirations went far beyond accepted definitions of architecture.
WRIGHTSCAPES is ideal for required or supplemental reading within many curriculums of architecture, landscape architecture, and city planning or urban design.






Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data

Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data
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"Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data"
Mcgraw-Hill | 7th edition | 1997 | ISBN: 0070685061 | 1072 pages | PDF | RAR | 135 MB

The standard reference in architecture and building construction, this Seventh Edition has been completely rewritten and revised with new contributions by over eighty world authorities and specialists. Now in a convenient single volume, it reflects essential changes and new knowledge in the field of architecture since the last edition 15 years ago. Part I contains new reference articles on the fundamentals of architecture and design. Part II contains design data on all aspects of architectural design and building construction, including substructure, superstructure, building shell, interiors, and services, and is formatted according to the Uniformat II classification system. First published in 1946, McGraw-Hill's Time-Saver Standards is one of the world's most widely consulted and respected references on architectural design and building construction fundamentals and data.

An important edition of an architectural classic. A ``knowledge guide'--a comprehensive overview of the fundamental knowledge and technology required for exemplary architectural practice. The standard reference for every professional and student in architecture and building construction, this Seventh Edition is completely rewritten and revised with new contributions by over eighty world authorities and specialists. This convenient single volume reflects the essential changes and new knowledge in the field of architecture since the last edition 15 years ago. Part I contains reference articles on fundamentals of architecture and design, including universal and Accessible design, architectural ethics, bioclimatic design, daylighting, environmentally responsible design, indoor air quality, acoustics, construction material technology, intelligently building systems, economics and life cycle costing, specifications, design-build, building commissioning, and building performance evaluation. Part II contains design data on all aspects of architectural design and building construction, including substructure, superstructure, building shell, interiors, and services. This section is formatted according to the Uniformat II classification system, providing a logical way for architects to access information for preliminary design and specification by building component, assembly, and place in the system of contruction. The Appendix includes tables and references, classic reference articles from former editions of Time-Saver Standards, and an introduction and complete reference to metrification and SI units of measurement.

Renata Holod, Hasan-Uddin Khan, The Mosque and the Modern World

The Mosque and the Modern World

Renata Holod, Hasan-Uddin Khan, "The Mosque and the Modern World"
Thames & Hudson Ltd | Pages: 288 | 1997-10 | PDF | ISBN: 0500341559 | 17 MB

In the decades since the ending of colonial rule, new mosques have been built in significant numbers throughout the Islamic world, as well as to serve Muslim communities in other countries. This text features over 70 projects ranging from commissions by wealthy private individuals and local communities to imposing State Mosques. The international nature of Islamic architecture is seen in the buildings featured; in Pakistan, for example, in the Ottoman-style minarets of the King Faisal Mosque, Islamabad, designed bu the Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay. In the West, major complexes such as the Islamic Cultural Centre of New York, the Islamic Centre and Mosque in Rome and the Regent's Park Mosque in London, provide a new dimension to the urban landscape. This discussion of the individual design briefs and solutions focuses on the clients' and architects' choices of symbolic imagery, together with technical data and a brief background history for each project.

Derek Phillips, Daylighting: Natural Light in Architecture

Daylighting: Natural Light in Architecture


Derek Phillips, "Daylighting: Natural Light in Architecture"
Architectural Press | ISBN: 0750663235 | July 23, 2004 | 240 pages | PDF | 7.9MB

"An interesting introduction to the principles of sensitive lighting." - EASA Newsletter "It is highly readable, fascinating and educative." - Journal of Architectural Conservation "The book is a good introduction. Readers will be fascinated by construction details, fault systems and repair techniques that are not common in the UK." - The Architects' Journal "I recommend the book to all designers." - RIBA Conservation Newsletter

The Architecture of Modern Italy. Volume I

The Architecture of Modern Italy: Volume I

The Architecture of Modern Italy. Volume I
Princeton Architectural Press | 2005-09-01 | ISBN: 1568984200 | PDF | 9.3 Mb | 256 pages

This groundbreaking and authoritative two-volume survey is the first truly comprehensive history of modern Italian architecture and urbanism to appear in any language. Told in lively prose, it recounts more than 250 years of experimentation, creativity, and turmoil that have shaped the landscape of contemporary Italy.
Volume I: The Challenge of Tradition, 1750 1900, explores the dynamic balancing of forces demanded by a reverence for Italy's unparalleled architectural patrimony and a desire for new means of expression and technological innovation. From the neoclassical fantasies of Giovanni Battista Piranesi to the spectacular steeland-glass gallerias of Milan and Naples, it reveals an underappreciated history of richness and complexity.
The Architecture of Modern Italy is exhaustively illustrated with rare period images, new photography, maps, drawings, and plans. With Colin Rowe's Italian Architecture of the 16th Century, it provides a nearly complete overview of the history of Italian architecture.

The Architecture of Modern Italy. Volume II

The Architecture of Modern Italy: Volume II


The Architecture of Modern Italy. Volume II
Princeton Architectural Press | 2005-09-01 | ISBN: 1568984367 | PDF | 29.3 Mb | 256 pages

This groundbreaking and authoritative two-volume survey is the first truly comprehensive history of modern Italian architecture and urbanism to appear in any language. Told in lively prose, it recounts more than 250 years of experimentation, creativity, and turmoil that have shaped the landscape of contemporary Italy.
Volume II: Visions of Utopia, 1900 Present, tracks the development of Italy s architectural avant-garde through the upheavals of the twentieth century. Beginning with the development of Italian art nouveau--"stile liberty"--and moving through futurism, fascism, rationalism, and on to the creative experimentation of the present day, it explores the work of such pivotal figures as Raimondo d Aronco, Antonio Sant Elia, Adalberto Libera, Giuseppe Terragni, Pier Luigi Nervi, Gio Ponti, Carlo Scarpa, Aldo Rossi, and Renzo Piano.
The Architecture of Modern Italy is exhaustively illustrated with rare period images, new photography, maps, drawings, and plans. With Colin Rowe's Italian Architecture of the 16th Century, it provides a nearly complete overview of the history of Italian architecture.

Peter Gevorkian, Sustainable Energy Systems in Architectural Design

Sustainable Energy Systems in Architectural Design


Peter Gevorkian, "Sustainable Energy Systems in Architectural Design"
McGraw-Hill Professional | 2005 | ISBN: 0071469826 | PDF | 249 pages | 4,6 MB

This is the only comprehensive, practical resource for understanding, designing, and installing all major types of renewable energy systems. Find workable solutions for a variety of building types, including commercial, public and residential structures.
Technical concepts and data are presented in plain jargon-free language with clear, concise bulleted text
Packed with charts, tables and diagrams.

Enjoy this great book! Brought to you by Jokhio Salahuddin Kohistani.
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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Architectures: Modernism and After (New Interventions in Art History)

Architectures: Modernism and After (New Interventions in Art History)


Architectures: Modernism and After (New Interventions in Art History)
Wiley-Blackwell | ISBN: 0631229434 | 2003-11-14 | PDF | 272 pages | English | 1.6 Mb

Architectures: Modernism and After surveys the history of the building from the advent of industrialization to the cultural imperatives of the present moment.

* Brings together international art and architectural historians to consider a range of topics that have influenced the shape, profile, and aesthetics of the built environment.
* Presents crucial "moments" in the history of the field when the architecture of the past is made to respond to new and changing cultural circumstances.
* Provides a view of architectural history as a part of a continuing dialogue between aesthetic criteria and social and cultural imperatives.
* Part of the New Interventions in Art History Series, which is published in conjunction with the Association of Art Historians.

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