How Long to Read Architecture and the Urban Environment

How Long Does it Take to Read Architecture and the Urban Environment?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read Architecture and the Urban Environment by Derek Thomas

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This well illustrated text forms a critical appraisal of the place and direction of architecture and urban design in a new world order at the start of the 21st century. The book defines architectural and environmental goals for the New Age by analysing recent contemporary work for its responsiveness to important social and environmental issues and comparing it to successful precedents in architecture. It argues that this new sustainable approach to architecture should be recognised as a new development of mainstream architectural history. This practical guide illustrates current social and natural resource issues to aid architects in their approach to future design. Environmental economics is presented as a potential bridge over the divide between the expectations of the business sector and the concerns of environmental lobbies. Through examples and case studies, an accessible analysis of carefully researched data, drawn from primary sources over four continents, allows the author to outline the current urgency for architects and urban designers to respond with real commitment to current and future changing contexts. This book expresses a holistic vision and proposes a value system in response to the diagnosis. It includes: sound architectural and environmental ethics; end user involvement in the design process and technological advances aimed at sustainable resource use. Includes international case studies from Europe, North America, the Developing world including South Africa, South America and Central Asia.

How long is Architecture and the Urban Environment?

Architecture and the Urban Environment by Derek Thomas is 226 pages long, and a total of 57,856 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Architecture and the Urban Environment Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read Architecture and the Urban Environment aloud.

What Reading Level is Architecture and the Urban Environment?

Architecture and the Urban Environment is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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