Many coastal areas around the world are experiencing dramatic landscape changes as a result of increased tourism development and the "sea change phenomenon" ndash; the migration of affluent urbanites to small coastal towns seeking beautiful; natural surroundings. In response to these changes local residents in these places often complain that the distinctive character of their towns and/or individual neighborhoods is being lost or degraded. Coastal Towns in Transition looks at how changes due to unsympathetic development of the built environment and modification of the natural landscape are perceived to negatively impact on the character of small coastal towns. The book explores the concept of town character; and associated notions of sense of place; genius loci and place identity; as conceptualised by local residents in several coastal town communities along Australiarsquo;s Great Ocean Road. Findings of a four-year study involving over 1800 respondents from these communities are used to explore theoretical and methodological issues associated with the assessment of place character in the context of coastal towns that are experiencing rapid environmental change.This book will be of interest to planners and environmental designers; as well as scholars in both landscape studies and social science and planning fields who are interested in the sustainable development of coastal areas. The case studies and associated planning and design strategies; together with the bibliography of selected relevant literature; will provide an invaluable reference for these scholars.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent bookBy EchoboxThis book describes the different types of structural elements in buildings (steel. wood. reinforced concrete) and how they are constructed for maximum efficiency. A lot of the book deals with spans and how the efficiency of materials must accomodate different spans and weights. The concepts were very well written and easy to understand (the appendices were a little bit more complex) with lots of examples. I would recommend this for anyone who would like to try framing a structure or who is interested in more than just the picture books of architecture and would actually like to know whats inside the walls and how those objects are functioning.6 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Enhanced with an expanded and re-written chapterBy Midwest Book ReviewNow in an updated and expanded second edition. Angus MacDonalds Structure Architecture showcases the relationship between architecture and structural engineering using both historical and contemporary examples. This new edition is enhanced with an expanded and re-written chapter dealing with structural criticism and the relationship between structure and architectural style; as well as a new section on the relationships between architects. builders and engineers. and the influence which these relationships have on architectural styles and forms. Structure Architecture is an invaluable and highly recommended addition to any personal. professional. or academic architectural studies collection.
