Cities; initially a product of the manufacturing era; have been thoroughly remade in the image of consumer society. Competitive spending among affluent households has intensified the importance of style and design at every scale and design professions have grown in size and importance; reflecting distinctive geographies and locating disproportionately in cities most intimately connected with global systems of key business services. Meanwhile; many observers still believe good design can make positive contributions to peoplersquo;s lives.Cities and Design explores the complex relationships between design and urban environments. It traces the intellectual roots of urban design; presents a critical appraisal of the imprint and effectiveness of design professions in shaping urban environments; examines the role of design in the material culture of contemporary cities; and explores the complex linkages among designers; producers and distributors in contemporary cities; for example: fashion and graphic design in New York; architecture; fashion and publishing in London; furniture; industrial design; interior design and fashion in Milan; haute couture in Paris and so on.This book offers a distinctive social science perspective on the economic and cultural context of design in contemporary cities; presenting cities themselves as settings for design; design services and the lsquo;affectrsquo; associated with design.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Very highly recommended for anyone who cares about style and the environmentBy Midwest Book ReviewGREEN INTERIOR DESIGN collects under one cover the basic details for anyone wishing to create a green. sustainable interior. Its not directed to the technical architect so much as the general homeowner. so offers extensive resources. vendors who practice green behaviors. and keys to reducing waste and conservation. Homeowners will find this packed with important conservation details.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommend this book!By Jackie FreundThis book was awesome! I have young children and decided I really wanted to create a green living space for us. The book was really easy to understand and implement. I loved all the photographs too. Its a must read for anyone wanting to create a green home environment.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommend!By Matthew PresslerBeing from Oregon. we are interested in all things that promote socially responsible living. Lori Dennis embraces this ideal wonderfully in her new book. I highly recommend it to anyone with a passion for design and an awareness of our impact on the environment.
