Expand your knowledge of the world around us. Look up. Look around. Therersquo;s architecture everywhere; from the homes in which we live to the buildings where we work; the historical sites we visit on vacation to the shopping malls we frequent on a daily basis. But what exactly is architecture and what differentiates it from mere ldquo;buildingsrdquo;? How does it impact our lives? In this engaging; original work; architects Max Jacobson; one of the authors of the landmark design book A Pattern Language; and Shelley Brock explore these and many other questions as they present a compelling case for the importance of architecture in our day-to-day lives.A beautiful; coffee table bookhellip;an elegant conversation piecehellip;an educational resource for the entire family. One peek inside this glorious book; filled with 150 illustrations; and yoursquo;ll agree that architecture is not just for architects! Invitation to Architecture begins with a discussion of the many ways architecture influences our lives from our activities as young children to our everyday interests and interactions as adults. The book delves into the ldquo;greatrdquo; buildings of the world and also explores the whole range of architectural works from indigenous structures to contemporary buildings.Strength; usefulness; and beautymdash;these are the three pillars on which Invitation to Architecture is built. Therersquo;s an exploration of the role of ldquo;durability;rdquo; ldquo;utility;rdquo; and ldquo;beautyrdquo; in architecture. These three concepts (originally coined by Vitruvius during the Roman empire as Firmitas; Utilitas; and Venustas) remain at the heart of what architecture strives for and they are as relevant today as they were over 2;000 years ago. Strength; usefulness; and beautyhellip;the benefits you will derive from this captivating resource.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I was disappointed that a couple of the Oak Cliff high schools ...By Martha N SpeaksI was disappointed that a couple of the Oak Cliff high schools did not have pictures included in the 60s section of the book. I had downloaded the Kindle book and had planned to purchase a hard copy for a gift. After going through the book; I chose a different gift since this persons high school was omitted. I have an interest in historic preservation and did enjoy all of the new pictures that are in the book. Its good to see the growth and revitalization of the area that I love.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy MichaelMy wife enjoys books about Oak Cliff; Texas0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fun Oak Cliff HistoryBy AC ElliottA great book for anyone interested in Oak Cliff; plus a fun selection of historical pictures. Highly recommended.
