Adaptable architecture : theory and practice /: theory and practice. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert Schmidt III and Simon Austin.
• Authors: III, Schmidt, Robert, 1977-; Austin, S. A (Simon A.)
• Contents: Preface. Adaptable Architecture Architecture is Unfinished -- Introduction. Motivating Observations -- A History of Adaptability. Historical Overview -- Strands of Designing for Adaptability -- A Theory for Adaptability. Developing the Concept -- Common Takes on Adaptability -- Buildings as Layers -- A Typology of Adaptability -- Design Strategies, Characteristics and Tactics -- Building Characteristics in Detail -- Unravelling Contextual Contingencies -- Design Resources -- Meta-models -- Adaptability in Practice. Linking Theory to Case Studies -- Primary Case Studies -- Designing for Adaptability -- Designing for Adaptable Futures -- Conclusions. A Living Thing.
• Publisher Details: London New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxi, 296 pages.)
• Subjects: 720/.47; ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice; Architecture -- Human factors; Buildings -- Utilization; Architectural practice -- Social aspects; Sustainable architecture; ARCHITECTURE / General; ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice; ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design; Architectural practice -- Social aspects; Architecture -- Human factors; Buildings -- Utilization; Sustainable architecture; ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781317526445; 1317526449
• Related ISBNs: 9780415522571; 0415522579; 9780415522588; 0415522587
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-287) and index.; Note: Description based on print version record.
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