Architecture and the environment / Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew.

Main entry:

Fry, Maxwell, 1899-1987.

Title & Author:

Architecture and the environment / Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew.

Publication:

London : Allen & Unwin, 1976.

Description:

94 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes index.

Summary:

This book is based on the authors very successful Architecture for Children. The original book has been completely revised and new illustrations have been specially drawn. Architecture and the Environment gives a comprehensive account of the role of architecture in the environment of a constantly developing world. It traces the history of building from its most primitive origins to the complex architecture of the present day. The book takes as a starting point ideas that will be familiar to all its readers, then leads them on to an examination of the attitudes and approaches of architects and planners, so that they can follow the creative process step by step. The style of the book is direct and very readable, with a minimum, of technical language. The authors are known internationally as architects, teachers and writers. Maxwell Fry, was awarded the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture in 1964, and was until recently Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy. Jane Drew is a former President of the Architectural Association. Their work in Britain includes the headquarters of Rolls-Royce at Derby and the Open University. -- from book cover.

ISBN:

0047200200
9780047200205
0047200020

Subject:

Architecture Human factors.
Architecture Environmental aspects.
Architecture Aspect de l'environnement.
Architecture Facteurs humains.
Umwelt
Architektur
Architecture to 1975

Added entries:

Drew, Jane, 1911-1996.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 54183
Call No.: ID:90-B2781
Status: Available

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