One of the nationrsquo;s chief architecture critics reveals how the environments we build profoundly shape our feelings; memories; and well-being; and argues that we must harness this knowledge to construct a world better suited to human experience.Taking us on a fascinating journey through some of the worldrsquo;s best and worst landscapes; buildings; and cityscapes; Sarah Williams Goldhagen draws from recent research in cognitive neuroscience and psychology to demonstrate how peoplersquo;s experiences of the places they build are central to their well-being; their physical health; their communal and social lives; and even their very sense of themselves. From this foundation; Goldhagen presents a powerful case that societies must use this knowledge to rethink what and how they build: the world needs better-designed; healthier environments that address the complex range of human individual and social needs.By 2050 Americarsquo;s population is projected to increase by nearly seventy million people. This will necessitate a vast amount of new constructionmdash;almost all in urban areasmdash;that will dramatically transform our existing landscapes; infrastructure; and urban areas. Going forward; we must do everything we can to prevent the construction of exhausting; overstimulating environments and enervating; understimulating ones. Buildings; landscapes; and cities must both contain and spark associations of natural light; greenery; and other ways of being in landscapes that humans have evolved to need and expect. Fancy exteriors and dramatic forms are never enough; and may not even be necessary; authentic textures and surfaces; and careful; well-executed construction details are just as important.Erudite; wise; lucidly written; and beautifully illustrated with more than one hundred color photographs; Welcome to Your World is a vital; eye-opening guide to the spaces we inhabit; physically and mentally; and a clarion call to design for human experience.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Inspirational ideas from a professional - at last!By TMeyerFinally a book from an expert calligrapher with tons of inspirational ideas on how to create decorated lettering with a variety of media. Jan also includes a nice set of examplars of basic hands and Lombardic versals for those new to calligraphy who need good forms to copy. Its hard to imagine any calligrapher or lettering enthusiast who wouldnt find this book a great addition to their library.Theres a rule in book publishing that there is always room in every genre for 3 books: The first. the cheapest. and the best. This is so far the best. Well done.I would give a more detailed review. but I purchased the first copy for our calligraphy guilds library and it was checked out immediately. (Now I am ordering a copy for myself!)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book with wonderful photos of inspiring worksBy beginpenGreat book with wonderful photos of inspiring works! If you enjoy lettering. calligraphy. card making or water coloring and want to mix up the presentation of your work. then you will love the possibilities that are shown in this beautiful book. I first purchased this for Kindle. but several weeks later I purchased the actual book; I just had to have it. Since that purchase. I am getting a better view of the contents and a greater appreciation for the work of the author.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely fantastic book!By GaleMFantastic book! Very well organized and full of outstanding illustrations and clear. precise instructions. I own many calligraphy books. and this is one of the very best. Love it!
