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Decoding Theoryspeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Theory
Enn Ots
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Description for Decoding Theoryspeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Theory
Paperback. The unique language used in architectural theory, in either speech or writing, can appear daunting and confusing, particularly to new architectural students. This title offers information about the specialized language of contemporary design for the next generation of thinkers, architects and design leaders. Num Pages: 240 pages, 84 black & white halftones, 9 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AMA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 332.
Existentialism; Urbanism; Aporia; Deontic; Tabula Rasa; Hyperspace; Heterotopia; Metareality; Structuralism…
What does it all mean?
The unique language used in architectural theory – both in speech and writing – can appear daunting and confusing, particularly to new architectural students.
Decoding Theoryspeak provides an accessible guide to the specialized language of contemporary design for the next generation of thinkers, architects and design leaders. It includes:
- definitions of over 200 terms
- clear cross-references
- illustrations throughout.
It is an essential pocket-sized resource for students and practitioners alike.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415778305
SKU
V9780415778305
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Enn Ots
Enn Ots is a practicing architect and teacher with 40 years of theoryspeak experience. Since 1979 he has been an associate professor at the Florida A&M University School of Architecture while maintaining an architectural practice. He conducts design/build workshops, as well as teaching theory and undergraduate design studio. Prior to 1979, he was an architectural researcher and designer in Winnipeg and Toronto, Canada.
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