The theme of this book is between the response to environmental hazards - such as earthquakes of housing (of the so-called "other Modernism") - over issues of conservation of historical materials, as a kind of sustainable urban development which includes inhabitants' participation. It is important to preserve memory, and this book uses the knowledge of art, a multimedia installation, and the role of photography as an example of virtual witness. It includes a dialogue about traditional earthquake resistant natural materials with modern construction in order to learn lessons about retrofitting....
The theme of this book is between the response to environmental hazards - such as earthquakes of housing (of the so-called "other Modernism") - over i...
In line with German sociologist Norbert Elias' civilizing process, this book describes how architecture has been perceived with regard to dwelling practices over an extended period of societal development. The genealogy of the civilizing process in dwelling practices begins with the Palace of Versailles and runs chronologically to present day residential construction in Germany. In addition, the book provides a bibliography of 'architecture and gender.' (Series: Architektur - Vol. 13) Subject: Architecture, Sociology, Gender Studies]
In line with German sociologist Norbert Elias' civilizing process, this book describes how architecture has been perceived with regard to dwelling pra...
