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The Theory of Architecture: Concepts, Themes & Practices

de Paul-Alan Johnson

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The Theory of Architecture Concepts, Themes & PracticesPaul-Alan Johnson Although it has long been thought that theorydirects architectural practice, no one has explained precisely howthe connection between theory and practice is supposed to work.This guide asserts that architectural theory does not directpractice, but is itself a form of reflective practice. Paul-AlanJohnson cuts through the jargon and mystery of architectural theoryto clarify how it relates to actual applications in the field. Healso reveals the connections between new and old ideas to enhancethe reader's powers of critical evaluation. Nearly 100 majorconcepts, themes, and practices of architecture--as well as therhetoric of architects and designers--are presented in an easilyaccessible format. Throughout, Johnson attempts to reduce eacharchitectural notion into its essential concept. By doing so, hemakes theory accessible for everyday professional discussion.Topics are arranged under ten headings: identification, definition,power, attitudes, ethics, order, authority, governance,relationship, and expression. Areas covered under these headingsinclude: * Utopic thought in theories of architecture * Advocacy and citizen participation in architecture * The basis of architectural quality and excellence * The roles of the architect as artist, poet, scientist, andtechnologist * Ethical obligations of architecture * Rationales for models and methods of design * How authority is determined in architecture * How architects structure their concepts * Conventions of communication within the architecturalprofession Each section begins by showing the etymology of key terms of thetopic discussed, along with a summary history of the topic's use inarchitecture. Discussions probe the conceptual and philosophicaldifficulties of different theories, as well as their potential andlimitations in past and present usage. Among the provocative issuesdiscussed in terms of their relationship to architecture are chaostheory, feminism, service to the community, and the use ofmetaphor. Johnson points out with stunning clarity the intentionsas well as the contradictions and inconsistencies of all notionsand concepts. All architects and designers, as well as students andteachers in these disciplines, will gain many insights aboutarchitectural thought in this groundbreaking text.… (mais)
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The Theory of Architecture Concepts, Themes & PracticesPaul-Alan Johnson Although it has long been thought that theorydirects architectural practice, no one has explained precisely howthe connection between theory and practice is supposed to work.This guide asserts that architectural theory does not directpractice, but is itself a form of reflective practice. Paul-AlanJohnson cuts through the jargon and mystery of architectural theoryto clarify how it relates to actual applications in the field. Healso reveals the connections between new and old ideas to enhancethe reader's powers of critical evaluation. Nearly 100 majorconcepts, themes, and practices of architecture--as well as therhetoric of architects and designers--are presented in an easilyaccessible format. Throughout, Johnson attempts to reduce eacharchitectural notion into its essential concept. By doing so, hemakes theory accessible for everyday professional discussion.Topics are arranged under ten headings: identification, definition,power, attitudes, ethics, order, authority, governance,relationship, and expression. Areas covered under these headingsinclude: * Utopic thought in theories of architecture * Advocacy and citizen participation in architecture * The basis of architectural quality and excellence * The roles of the architect as artist, poet, scientist, andtechnologist * Ethical obligations of architecture * Rationales for models and methods of design * How authority is determined in architecture * How architects structure their concepts * Conventions of communication within the architecturalprofession Each section begins by showing the etymology of key terms of thetopic discussed, along with a summary history of the topic's use inarchitecture. Discussions probe the conceptual and philosophicaldifficulties of different theories, as well as their potential andlimitations in past and present usage. Among the provocative issuesdiscussed in terms of their relationship to architecture are chaostheory, feminism, service to the community, and the use ofmetaphor. Johnson points out with stunning clarity the intentionsas well as the contradictions and inconsistencies of all notionsand concepts. All architects and designers, as well as students andteachers in these disciplines, will gain many insights aboutarchitectural thought in this groundbreaking text.

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