Mapping the Global Architect of Alterity - Practice, Representation and Education

Exploring the transformations globalization has unleashed on architecture, this book is a call to consider the broad range of issues involved and the forces influencing architecture's role in our modern globalizing world.

List of contents

Introduction: Mapping the Global Architect of Alterity Part 1: 21st Century Global Design Processes 1. Architecture Writ Large 2. Subverting the ‘Straight and Narrow’ 3. Towards s Globally Equitable Relationship Between Nature & Humanity Part 2: Global Design Perspectives: Identity, Materiality, & Cultural Diversity 4. New Urban Topologies 5. Wholesale Urbanism 6. Towards a Globalized "Junk" Architecture of Magnitude 7. The Global Nomad Part 3: Globalizing Architecture And Design Education 8. Towards a "Globalized" Studio Environment: Configuring Reflexive Spatial Agendas 9. Educating The 21st Century Global Architect. Conclusion: Complexity, Alterity, & the Contemporary

About the author

Michael K. Jenson is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Current Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado, Denver. He has practiced in Dallas, New York, Paris, and Denver and has worked on urban design/architecture projects in China, France, Germany, and the USA. His teaching and research explore interdisciplinary dialogues that cultivate innovation in architectural technology and urbanism.

Summary

Exploring the transformations globalization has unleashed on architecture, this book is a call to consider the broad range of issues involved and the forces influencing architecture’s role in our modern globalizing world.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Jenson, Michael (University of Colorado Jenson, Michael K. Jenson, Jenson Michael
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 19.03.2014
• EAN: 9780415818964
• ISBN: 978-0-415-81896-4
• No. of pages: 190
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; ARCHITECTURE / General, ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice, The environment, City & town planning - architectural aspects, Regional & area planning, History of Architecture, Theory of architecture, Regional and area planning, Architecture: professional practice, City and town planning: architectural aspects