Autogenic Structures
1st Edition
Published on 31. October 2013
256 pages
978-1-134-72424-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers an alternative vision for the future of architecture, a timely and invaluable contribution to the debate concerning emergent surfaces and the next generation of building membranes in this era of extreme computational control.
Areas covered include:
the future relationship between structure and ornament
the value of mass customization for the next generation of modular building components
the role of smart materials in creating a sustainable universe.
Critical essays are combined with cutting-edge work to form an inspiring manual of varied digital and analog techniques. Highly illustrated with over 300 photographs, illustrations, and drawings, Autogenic Structures is for anyone curious to learn about a visionary approach to the development of architecture.
Areas covered include:
the future relationship between structure and ornament
the value of mass customization for the next generation of modular building components
the role of smart materials in creating a sustainable universe.
Critical essays are combined with cutting-edge work to form an inspiring manual of varied digital and analog techniques. Highly illustrated with over 300 photographs, illustrations, and drawings, Autogenic Structures is for anyone curious to learn about a visionary approach to the development of architecture.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
155 farbige Abbildungen, 59 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 90 s/w Zeichnungen
90 Line drawings, black and white; 59 Halftones, black and white; 155 Illustrations, color
File size
18,52 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-72424-6 (9781134724246)
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Additional editions
Evan Douglis
Autogenic Structures
Book
10/2008
1st Edition
Taylor & Francis
€267.82
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Evan Douglis
Autogenic Structures
Book
10/2008
1st Edition
Taylor & Francis
€81.98
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Person
Evan Douglis is the principal of Evan Douglis Studio, LLC in New York, internationally renowned for their unique approach to digital design and production techniques. A recipient of numerous awards in recognition of his accomplishments as a leading architect and educator, he currently serves as the Undergraduate Chair for the School of Architecture at Pratt Institute.
Content
Foreword Claude Parent Introduction David Ruy Essays Evan Douglis, Bradley Horn, Peter Zellner, Michael Bell, Chris Perry, Michael Silver, Ed Keller, David Benjamin Student Projects
