Critical Regionalism: Architecture and Identity in a Globalised World (Architecture in Focus)
By Unknown Author.
Description
This richly illustrated and designed book in the "Architecture in Focus" series reconsiders critical regionalism and demonstrates the global viability of one of the most visible trends in contemporary architecture. As globalization increasingly enters every facet of our lives, its homogenizing effects on architecture, urban spaces and the landscape have compelled architects to embrace the principles of critical regionalism, an alternative theory that respects local culture, geography and climate. In this reexamination of critical regionalism, two prominent architectural critics ar...
ISBN(s)
3791329723, 9783791329727
