{"product_id":"universal-principles-of-architecture-wai-architecture-think-tank-9780760380611","title":"Universal Principles of Architecture: 100 Architectural Archetypes, Methods, Conditions, Relationships, and Imaginaries","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake an expansive and provocative tour of architectural theory and practice, exploring everything from basic concepts to speculative design and subversive interventions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eUniversal Principles of Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e illustrates in 100 concepts the importance, possibilities, challenges, and roles that architecture plays in shaping the world. This radical and perhaps surprising survey is divided into \u003cb\u003efive sections: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchetypes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMethods\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eConditions\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRelationships\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eImaginaries\u003c\/b\u003e. And, each of the five sections in the book introduces in 20 principles architecture at different scales and stages of the design process. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through \u003cb\u003ean inclusive and holistic approach\u003c\/b\u003e, the book refers to initial design ideas, creative design approaches, reflections on the effects of the built and destroyed environments, and architectural desires and aspirations to transform the world and engage with the cosmos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Because architecture is the converging point where many fields of knowledge, ideas, forms, approaches, methods, sensibilities, and materials meet, the book provides \u003cb\u003ea flexible and dynamic space where the material, conceptual, and social take shape\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written, illustrated, and designed by critically acclaimed architects, educators, and authors Cruz Garcia and Nathalie Frankowski of WAI Architecture Think Tank, \u003ci\u003eUniversal Principles of Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e combines \u003cb\u003eaccessible writing\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003eotherworldly images\u003c\/b\u003e like the ones they have displayed in exhibitions at the Centre Pompidou Metz, Museum of Modern Art New York, Neues Museum Nuremberg, and Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology Lisbon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The principles include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Figurative Archetypes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parasitic Architecture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Diagramming \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Modelling \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Three-Dimensional Printing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Carbon Neutral \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Biomimicry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Inclusive Design \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Participatory Design \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e AI Cities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Queer Cartographies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Intergalactic Architecture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Intended as an intergenerational and transdisciplinary reference volume, the book presents an ambitious overview of what architecture has been and can be in a world full of urgent challenges and abundant opportunities for social and ecological responsibility, and design creativity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book will challenge your preconceived notions of what architecture is and how it can be used. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e The titles in the \u003cb\u003eRockport Universal series\u003c\/b\u003e offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wai Architecture Think Tank, Cruz Garcia, Nathalie Frankowski\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0760380619\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760380611\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rockport Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/31\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.08h x 8.50w x 0.79d","brand":"Wai Architecture Think Tank","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44213379301631,"sku":"9780760380611","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_510ec192-585b-4137-8c74-cd6d763ab3c9.jpg?v=1692113552","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/universal-principles-of-architecture-wai-architecture-think-tank-9780760380611","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}