Grounds and Envelopes - Reshaping Architecture and the Built Environment

About the author

Michael U. Hensel is an architect, researcher, educator and writer. He is currently Professor for Architecture at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design, where he directs the Research Centre for Architecture and Tectonics. He is founding and current chairman of OCEAN - Design Research Association and of SEA - Sustainable Environment Association, and has authored and edited numerous books and journals.
Jeffrey P. Turko is an educator, researcher, and founder of the international award-winning design practice NEKTON Studio. Currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton, he is also a registered architect in the Netherlands, an advisory board member of the Research Center for Architecture and Tectonics, and current Vice Chair of OCEAN Design Research Association.

Summary

With an abundance of built and un-built key projects available, it is now possible to outline the contours of a new discourse. This book initiates a new beginning in this direction so that architecture can truly partake in the creation of heterogeneous space and culturally, socially and environmentally sustainable built environments.

Product details

• Authors: Michael U Hensel, Michael U. Hensel, Michael U. (Oslo School of Architecture an Hensel, Hensel Michael U., Jeffrey P Turko, Jeffrey P. Turko, Turko Jeffrey P.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.06.2015
• EAN: 9780415639170
• ISBN: 978-0-415-63917-0
• No. of pages: 294
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; ARCHITECTURE / Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Architectural structure & design, ARCHITECTURE / General, ARCHITECTURE / Study & Teaching, ARCHITECTURE / History / Contemporary (1945-), ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice, The environment, Architectural structure and design, Architecture: professional practice