From the earliest periods of architecture and building; architectsrsquo; actions have been conditioned by rules; regulations; standards; and governance practices. These range from socio-cultural and religious codes seeking to influence the formal structure of settlement patterns; to prescriptive building regulations specifying detailed elements of design in relation to the safety of building structures. In Architectural Design and Regulation the authors argue that the rule and regulatory basis of architecture is part of a broader field of socio-institutional and political interventions in the design and development process that serve to delimit; and define; the scope of the activities of architects. The book explores how the practices of architects are embedded in complex systems of rules and regulations. The authors develop the understanding that the rules and regulations of building form and performance ought not to be counterpoised as external to creative processes and practices; but as integral to the creation of well-designed places. The contribution of Architectural Design and Regulation is to show that far from the rule and regulatory basis of architecture undermining the capacities of architects to design; they are the basis for new and challenging activities that open up possibilities for reinventing the actions of architects.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A few OK parts. but it truly pales in ...By HonestReviewsA few OK parts. but it truly pales in comparison to Richard Tuscans "Playwriting Seminars 2.0." A woefully weak area in how to format the written page for writing and submitting a play.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. All I Needed to Get Me GoingBy jayceeWhat can I say that has not already been said by either the Book Description. the Editorial Reviews or the other 12 reviewers. I can confirm and_that it is fully deserving of all that has been said so far. I am not a playwright. Ive never been to a creative writing class. but I have a story to tell and needed the confidence and competence to do it justice. Mr. Parra has made this a very easy. understandable. relevant. and even entertaining read that I was able to do in 2 days - without the laborious boring process I had expected it to be. As the name suggests. it may not be for the advanced and experienced playwright whatever persons such as myself it is a gold mine. a solid investment and worth far more than the price. is charging for it. I would give it six stars if I could.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful. even with that titleBy GuidoIts easy to dismiss this series of books because of their titles. but this one is actually VERY good. Down-to-earth and practical knowledge is offered throughout. and there is no shortage of useful tips. I admire what this book accomplishes - it reminds pros and encourages beginners of the things that make playwriting worthwhile.
