The Spirit of the Machine

Technology as an Inspiration in Architectural Design

Robert Kronenburg

114 pages, parution le 01/09/2001

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This book examines the influence that science and industry has had in the inspiration of design, with particular emphasis on the field of architecture. Using case studies, it explores the expression of technology in all areas of the built and manufactured environment concentrating on current and future developments, and their exponents.

Speculates about a new design approach that explores innovative and alternative technologies
Compares the technological design work of engineers and scientists with architects
Relates experiments with architectural form and structure, technology transfer and ecologically aware design strategies to human requirements and ambitions

Contents

Acknowledgements
Chronology
Foreword

Part 1 Technology, Architecture and Meaning

Controlling technology
The role of contemporary architecture
The technological characteristics of architectural form
Humanistic associations with architecture

Part 2 Themes in Technologically Inspired Architecture

Pop architecture
Pure architecture
Organic architecture
Tectonic architecture

Part 3 The Purpose of Technology in Architecture

Vernacular architecture - holistic design
Alternative architecture - responsive design
Intuitive architecture - releasing creativity
Selected Biography

L'auteur - Robert Kronenburg

Professeur à l'université de Liverpool, Robert Kronenburg fait autorité par ses recherches et le nombre de ses publications sur l'architecture mobile et l'impact de la technologie sur la forme architecturale et la conception de maisons expérimentales. Parmi ses livres les plus importants figurent Portable Architecture, Houses in Motion : The Genesis, History and Development of the Portable Building, et Spirit of the Machine : Technology as an Inspiration in Architectural Design.

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Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Robert Kronenburg
Parution	01/09/2001
Nb. de pages	114
Format	21,7 x 27,8
Couverture	Broché
Poids	567g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471978602

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