Building (in) the Future
Download or Read eBook Building (in) the Future PDF written by Phillip Bernstein and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Phillip Bernstein |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Total Pages | : 217 |
| Release | : 2012-04-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781616890032 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1616890037 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Building (in) the Future by : Phillip Bernstein
Book excerpt: There is no denying the transformational role of the computer in the evolution of contemporary architectural practice. But does this techno-determinist account tell the whole story? Are humans becoming irrelevant to the overall development of the built environment? Bulding (in) the Future confronts these important questions by examining the fundamental human relationships that characterize contemporary design and construction. Thirty-four contributors including designers, engineers, fabricators, contractors, construction managers, planners, and scholars examine how contemporary practices of production are reshaping the design/construction process
