The architecture of urbanity : designing for nature, culture, and joy / Vishaan Chakrabarti.

Main entry:

Chakrabarti, Vishaan, author.

Title & Author:

The architecture of urbanity : designing for nature, culture, and joy / Vishaan Chakrabarti.

Publication:

Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2024]

Description:

ix, 266 pages (2 foldout pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 25 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The excellence of relevance -- Despair. From here to banality -- Rage against the machine -- As the world burns -- Mister Robinson's neighborhood -- For whom the dole tolls -- Hope. Here! Here! -- Practice makes pertinence -- The TAU of PAU -- Rebel rebel -- The garden of urban.

Summary:

"A manifesto for architectural design as an agent for positive change in the face of the most urgent urban global issues of our time"-- Provided by publisher.
"From one of today's most inspired architects and urban advocates, a manifesto for architecture as a force for addressing our biggest social challengesThe world is facing unprecedented challenges, from climate change and population growth, to political division and technological dislocation, to declining mental health and fraying cultural fabric. With most of the planet's population now living in urban environments, cities are the spaces where we have the greatest potential to confront and address these problems. In this visionary book, Vishaan Chakrabarti argues for an 'architecture of urbanity,' showing how the design of our communities can create a more equitable, sustainable, and joyous future for us all.Taking readers from the great cities of antiquity to the worldwide exurban sprawl of our postindustrial age, Chakrabarti examines architecture's relationship to history's greatest social, technological, and environmental dilemmas. He then presents a rich selection of work by a global array of practicing architects, demonstrating how innovative design can dramatically improve life in big cities and small settlements around the world, from campuses and refugee camps to mega-cities like São Paulo, Lima, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and Tokyo.Lavishly illustrated with a wealth of original graphics, data visualizations, photographs, and drawings, The Architecture of Urbanity eloquently explains why cities are the last, best hope for humanity, and why designers must, alongside political, business, community, and cultural leaders, steward the healing of our planet"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

9780691208435 hardcover
0691208433 hardcover
electronic book
9780691261522

Subject:

Architecture Human factors.
Architecture and society.
City planning Social aspects.
Well-being.
Architecture Facteurs humains.
Architecture et société.
Bien-être.
comfort (sensation)
ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 320075
Call No.: 320075
Copy: 1
Status: Available

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