Main entry:

Papanek, Victor J.

Title & Author:

The green imperative : natural design for the real world / Victor Papanek.

Publication:

New York : Thames and Hudson, 1995.

Description:

256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-254) and index.
The power of design -- Here today, gone tomorrow? -- Designing for a safer futurte -- Toward the spiritual in design -- Sensing a dwelling -- Biotechnology of communities -- Lessons of vernacular architecture -- Form follows fun -- Is convenience the enemy? -- Sharing not buying -- Generations to come -- The best designers in the world? -- The new aesthetic: making the future work.

Summary:

In this book Papanek looks at the exciting possibilities for the future if architecture and design were to become environmentally and socially responsible. He shows how people can contribute to the well-being of the planet through awareness of design.

ISBN:

0500278466 (paperback)
9780500278468 (paperback)
9999448836
9789999448833

Subject:

Industrial design.
Industrial design Environmental aspects.
Human engineering.
Ergonomics
Design Aspect de l'environnement.
Ergonomie.
Design.
ergonomics.
Bouwkunst.
Ethiek.
Ecologische aspecten.
Industriële vormgeving.
Design (aspectos ambientais)
Arquitetura (aspectos ambientais)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 86878
Call No.: TS171.4.P37 (ID:95-B4098)
Status: Available