How Long to Read Practical Poetics in Architecture

How Long Does it Take to Read Practical Poetics in Architecture?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Practical Poetics in Architecture by Leon van Schaik

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

Description

Integrate poetics into real-world spaces by bringing theory downto earth Practical Poetics in Architecture takes poetics out ofthe theory class and into the design studio, showing architects howthe atmospheric and experiential qualities of built structures canbe intentionally considered and planned. With an emphasis onanalysing and explaining the sensibility of poetics at work indesigning and constructing architecture, this book featuresprojects from architects around the world that demonstrate theprinciples of poetics come to life. The rich illustration of twohundred colour images, including analytical diagrams, plans,sections, and photos, make this insightful guide a highly visualforay into a topic that has thus far remained more theoretical thanpractical. The text is matter-of-fact and concrete, yet remainsrichly connected to its forbears and the writings of WilliamLethaby, Gaston Bachelard, and Steen Eiler Rasmussen. Theperspective is contemporary in its examples and its connections tothe evolving science of perception. An established seminar topic in theory classes around the world,poetics tends to rely heavily on classic philosophic texts —until now. Practical Poetics in Architecture brings theorydown to earth to show architects how to invoke poetics whendesigning real projects. Integrate poetics principles into real-world designs Consider atmosphere in terms of form, space, and acoustics Study actual projects that bring poetics into real spaces Take cues from analytical diagrams of projects accounting forcontext Poetics — the accumulated experience of place, space, andculture — has become more critical in recent years as theatmospheric and experiential qualities of built spaces have becomemore elusive in the virtual age. Practical Poetics inArchitecture provides real guidance for real projects, andbrings poetics out of the mind and onto the plans.

How long is Practical Poetics in Architecture?

Practical Poetics in Architecture by Leon van Schaik is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Practical Poetics in Architecture Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read Practical Poetics in Architecture aloud.

What Reading Level is Practical Poetics in Architecture?

Practical Poetics in 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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