Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World

ISBN-13: 9780415411516 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 160 str.

Paul Oliver

Opis

The first world atlas ever compiled on vernacular architecture, this comprehensive work illustrates the variety and ingenuity of the world s vernacular building traditions from a multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural and comparative approach, using over sixty world and regional maps. Mapping such diverse aspects as materials and resources, technologies, structural systems, symbolism, forms and service systems on a cross-cultural and comparative basis, the Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World reveals the distribution, diversity and relationships of the world s vernacular building traditions. Indicating geographical patterns, developments, lacunae and anomalies, it gives rise to new insights and understandings, stimulating new hypotheses, questions and research efforts. Augmenting the award-winning Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World, the Atlas of Vernacular Architecture of the World constitutes a unique and unparalleled resource for anyone involved in the growing field of vernacular architecture studies, including architects, geographers, art historians, planners, folklorists, conservationists, builders, and anthropologists as well as being of use to all those working in the fields of heritage conservation, architecture, regeneration, energy efficient building, resources management, development and sustainability."

Recenzje

'This is an invaluable guide to the global scatter of folk architectural traditions that shape today's most bracing sustainable designs.' - The Christian Science Monitor

'The book comprises two parts and is beautifully illustrated and logically set out.' - Reference Reviews

'The AVAW is an enthralling read, even if your knowledge of the subject is limited.'- Reference Reviews

'Considering the subject matter and the lack of original research in this field, the book is good value...'- Reference Reviews

Spis treści

Introduction  Part 1: Contexts  1. Nations  2. Topography  3. Water  4. Climate  5. Vegetation  6. Soils  7. Economy  8. Population  9. Language  10. Religion  11. Cultural Areas  Part 2: Cultural and Material Aspects  12. Materials and Resources  13. Structural Systems and Technologies  14. Forms, Plans and Types  15. Services and Functions  16. Symbolism and Decoration  17. Development and Sustainability