Architectural Knowledge: The Idea of a Profession

ISBN-13: 9780419210009 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 236 str.

Francis Duffy; Les Hutton

Opis

The subject of professionalism is addressed in this unique collection of writings by key commentators in the field of architecture.

Recenzje

'This book will, undoubtedly, make a central contribution to this debate, and Duffy by virtue of his responsibility as an ARB board member, is in an excellent position to steer the course of that discussion ... he deserves success in this task and we owe it to him to read this book and get up to speed with this essential debate.' - Architect's Journal

Spis treści

Part1: 1945 - 1979 The discipline of architecture Ideology and methodology in a planned economy. Architects and the social sciences. Petrified typologies. Office design and organizations. Buildings that never lie. Systems thinking. Burolandschaft 58-78. Part 2: 1979-1991 The practice of architecture. The profession in the marketplace. Office buildings and society. Organizations, buildings and information technology. Changing role of the architect. Responding to change. A case for more collaboration. Architectural practice. The professional in the built environment. Part3: 1992 - 1997 The profession of architecture. Partnership in an intelligent market. Knowledge - defining the professional. Fighting deregulation. Keeping faith with our professional concerns. Liberalizing professional services. The way forward. Index.

O autorze

Francis Duffy, Les Hutton