Looking at diverse visions of the modern house, before placing them in the context of the technological and aesthetic concerns of architects, this text features illustrations and architectural drawings for every project, covering various aspects of contemporary house architecture.
This book deals with the cultivation of vegetables and fruit in cottage gardens and urban allotments across Ireland since the mid-18th century. The debates engendered by these small patches of land connect directly to some of the biggest issues in Irish history. Throughout the period, gardens and allotments have attracted the attention of people often pejoratively described as 'do-gooders' - those who wished to encourage Irish people to improve themselves economically, but also politically, morally, and even spiritually. Activists included improvers, co-operators, socialists, Protestants and Catholics, nationalists, unionists, and, more recently, environmentalists. The book explores the different strategies adopted by these people and the kinds of plots and gardens that resulted from them.
A vital look at new city living, featuring seventy of the world's most innovative, extreme and ingenious houses.
The automobile has brought about changes to the landscape that are nothing short of revolutionary. The dramatic reconfiguration of cities and the countryside to accommodate our taste for freedom of movement has been matched by a change in the way buildings themselves have been planned. Today, CAD and car-building techniques have opened up new possibilities for architectural design and this book, edited by the London-based architect Alex de Rijke, argues that the influence of the car on architectural and urban thinking is greater than ever. De Rijke's selection of ideas, photographs, texts and completed projects by a variety of architects explores the parallel development of cars and architecture during the second half of the twentieth century, and provides a compelling manifesto for the future of building design.
The narrative explores the evolution of postwar liberalism in California, highlighting key events such as grassroots organizing, the election of Governor Pat Brown in 1958, and the impactful civil rights movements of the 1960s. It also examines the subsequent political landscape, focusing on the liberal resistance to the rise of the new right during the 1970s, showcasing the dynamic interplay of social movements and political change in the state.
Focusing on the emerging trend in architecture, this book explores designs that prioritize substance over style, showcasing homes that embrace functional design and sustainable practices. It highlights unique works that resist categorization, celebrating an honest aesthetic that reflects contemporary needs. Through a comprehensive examination, it presents a fresh perspective on modern living spaces that challenge conventional labels while emphasizing practicality and environmental responsibility.
A Different Perspective on Parenting (A Practical Guide to Building Cooperation and Connecting With Your Child)
Focusing on effective parenting strategies, this book offers practical advice for parents struggling with yelling at their children. It emphasizes techniques to foster positive communication and discipline, encouraging parents to replace screaming with constructive teaching methods. By providing actionable tips, the guide aims to improve parent-child relationships and promote a calmer household environment, ultimately helping parents nurture their children's emotional well-being and development.
Todd Saunders, a prominent Canadian architect based in Norway, blends vernacular elements with Modernist influences in his powerful architecture. His key works include the Aurland Lookout and Fogo Island studios. This revised edition features new projects and unpublished material, edited by Jonathan Bell and Ellie Stathaki, and designed by Henrik Nygren.
The modern House reflects upon the complicated relationship architecture has with the terms "Modernist", "Modernism" and "Modern" specifically in relation to the potent concept of the home, reflecting in part the narrative of how some of the most important examples of Modern houses were commissioned and built in the UK. These special examples of British Modernism include such progressive experiments on communal urban living as London's Isokon Building, completed in 1934 by eminent architect Wells Coates, and Berthold Lubetkin's Highpoint, which is today considered one of the most prominent examples of the early International Style. Compared with these urban enormities are private houses, such as the Laslett House in Cambridge, 1958, by the architect Trevor Dannatt, or the Winter House, designed by John Winter as his own residence. Included are an extended introductory essay by acclaimed architectural journalist Jonathan Bell, former architecture editor for Wallpaper* and contributing editor at Blueprint, and projects such as those designed by renowned architect Carl Turner, responsible for the low energy Slip House, a cantilevered sculptural abode of translucent glass, steel and concrete. With images of yet to be seen interiors and restorations, The Modern House illuminates the convergent characteristics of functionalism, truth to materials, flowing space and natural light within the Modern home as a space for living.