Buildings are for People: Human Ecological Design offers a new approach to the process of conceiving architectural design; one that considers the interactions of the built environment with people and the natural environment.The book exposes our visceral and experiential connections to buildings; and how buildings intervene directly with our ecosystem; natural environment and sense of place. It brings to light our ability to utilize a buildings surfaces; shape and materiality to synergize with the energy and forces of nature for a more green and sustainable architecture. It points out many of the roadblocks to successful design including issues in education; the profession; regulation and the industrys institutions; providing an awareness that heretofore is rarely discussed. Most importantly; Buildings are for People: Human Ecological Design highlights the obvious; that buildings are built for people; a fact that seems to have been overlooked in the last half-century.The authors powerful photography and illustrations provide a readers-eye experience to match the enlightening text. The images stimulate the senses.
#2211750 in eBooks 2016-05-15 2016-05-15File Name: B01F2R0M9Y
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