How Long to Read Building Time

By David Leatherbarrow

How Long Does it Take to Read Building Time?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 59 minutes to read Building Time by David Leatherbarrow

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

Description

"While most books on architecture concentrate on spatial themes, 'Building time' explores architecture's temporal dimensions. Through a series of close readings of buildings, both contemporary and classic, it shows why an understanding of time is critical to understanding good architecture. All buildings exist in time. Even if designed for permanence, they change, slowly but inevitably. They change use, they accrue history and meaning, they decay. Meanwhile, the sun traces a path in time through a building, as do the movements of the human body from room to room. Time, this book argues, is...

How long is Building Time?

Building Time by David Leatherbarrow is 289 pages long, and a total of 74,851 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Building Time Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read Building Time aloud.

What Reading Level is Building Time?

Building Time is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Building Time?

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