How Long to Read Post-Western Histories of Architecture

How Long Does it Take to Read Post-Western Histories of Architecture?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Post-Western Histories of Architecture by Pilar Maria Guerrieri

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

Description

This book seeks to provide an alternative post-Western perspective to the history of contemporary architecture. It puts forward detailed critical analyses of various areas of the world, including Europe, Latin America, Africa, China, Australia, India and Japan, where particular movements of architecture have developed as active ‘political acts’. The authors focus on a broad spectrum of countries, architectures and architects that have developed a design approach closely linked to the building context. The concept of context is broad and includes various economic, social, cultural, political and natural aspects. In all cases, the architects selected in this book have chosen to view context as an opportunity. However, each architect has considered certain specific aspects of context: some have been very attentive to the social context, others to material aspects or typological issues, and still others to aspects related to political visions or economic factors. The analysis critically highlights interesting, creative and respectful design approaches towards local conditions, such as sustainability in Nordic Europe, climate-conscious design in Africa, and the ‘bottom-up’ sensitivity of India. The book’s main aim is to retrace, through both theoretical arguments and case studies, the debate that focuses on politics and the environment. Thanks to its valuable examples, this book strives to make a conscious contribution to establishing a bulwark against the current ‘flattening-out’ processes that architecture is experiencing. This book will be of relevance to researchers, teachers and students interested in the history of architecture, architecture and planning, and postcolonial studies.

How long is Post-Western Histories of Architecture?

Post-Western Histories of Architecture by Pilar Maria Guerrieri is 257 pages long, and a total of 66,049 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Post-Western Histories of Architecture Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours to read Post-Western Histories of Architecture aloud.

What Reading Level is Post-Western Histories of Architecture?

Post-Western Histories of Architecture 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.

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