Intersections of Space and Ethos (Routledge Research in Architecture)

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Synopsis
The pressing economic, environmental and social crises emanate the need for a redefinition of the dominant views, perspectives and values in the field of architecture. The intellectual production of the last two decades has witnessed an impressive number of new design techniques and conceptual displacements reflecting the dynamic and fluid relation between man and his dwelling space. However, the contemporary market forces are favouring the growth of a star-system in architectural production based on technological innovation, spectacular imagery and formal acrobatics, and are neglecting the social, environmental and moral implications of spatial design. Perhaps the time has come to think anew the possible critical intersections between space and ethos, not only as an answer to the negative consequences of Modernity, but also as a remedy to the negative aspects of globalisation. The aim of the present collective volume is to enliven the ethical dimensions and dilemmas of architecture as they are shaped within the complexity of our times on two levels: the level of critical and reflective discourse and the level of social and cultural reality occasioned by post-industrial modes of production and new technologies. Thirteen distinguished academics and researchers investigate the complex relations between architecture, space and ethics from divergent and inter-disciplinary perspectives: philosophy, sociology, the humanities, the arts, landscape design, environmental design, urban design and architectural history and theory.
Copyright:
2015

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
174 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781317667445
Related ISBNs:
9781315768779, 9781138783249, 9781138567368
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Kyriaki Tsoukala, Nikolaos-Ion Terzoglou, Charikleia Pantelidou
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Education
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Kyriaki Tsoukala
Edited by:
Nikolaos-Ion Terzoglou
Edited by:
Charikleia Pantelidou

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