Architect: The Evolving Story of a Profession

ISBN-13: 9781914124853 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 256 str.

Paul Crosby

Opis

The architect’s role is constantly adapting. Throughout history it has shifted significantly, shaped by social, cultural, technological and economic forces. The very definition of what an architect is and does has evolved over time from lead builder or master mason to principal designer.

Spis treści

About the Authors Introduction Chapter 1 The Ancients Chapter 2 From the Medieval to the Modern Chapter 3 Formalising the British Profession Chapter 4 Democratisation and Commodification Chapter 5 Flawed Utopia Chapter 6 Recessions, Diversifications and Gradual Change Chapter 7 Global Practice Chapter 8 The Contemporary Architect: The Struggle To Convey Value Chapter 9 Educating Architects Chapter 10 Conclusions Image credits Index