Research Catalog

Title

Adaptable architecture : theory and practice / Robert Schmidt III and Simon Austin.

Author

Schmidt, Robert, III, 1977-

Publication

London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016.

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Details

Additional Authors

Austin, S. A. (Simon A.)

Description

xxi, 296 pages; 26 cm

Summary

"Adaptable Architecture provides thought-provoking and inquisitive insights into how we can prolong the useful life of buildings by designing them to be more adaptable, and hence create a more sustainable built environment. The book provides a theoretical foundation counterpointed by the experiences and ideas of those involved in the design and use of buildings. It explains many approaches to designing for change, with lessons from history, and case studies including The Cedar Rapids Public Library, Kentish Town Health Centre and Folkestone Performing Arts Centre, which stretch our thinking beyond the conventional notions of adaptability. The authors reveal the many conditions that make it a complex design phenomenon, by considering the purpose, design and business case of buildings as well as the physical product. Full of summaries, diagrams, reference charts, tables, and photos of exemplar solutions for use as conversational tools or working aids, this book is for any professional or student who wants to research, question, imagine, illustrate - and ultimately design for - adaptation. In addition, further information and resources are available through the Adaptable Futures website www.adaptablefutures.com which includes additional case studies, videos, information about industry events and up-to-the-minute developments"--

Subjects

• Buildings > Utilization
• Architecture > Human factors
• Architectural practice > Social aspects
• Sustainable architecture
• ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice
• ARCHITECTURE / General
• ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-287) and index.

Contents

Preface. Adaptable Architecture Architecture is Unfinished -- Introduction. Motivating Observations -- A History of Adaptability. Historical Overview -- Strands of Designing for Adaptability -- A Theory for Adaptability. Developing the Concept -- Common Takes on Adaptability -- Buildings as Layers -- A Typology of Adaptability -- Design Strategies, Characteristics and Tactics -- Building Characteristics in Detail -- Unravelling Contextual Contingencies -- Design Resources -- Meta-models -- Adaptability in Practice. Linking Theory to Case Studies -- Primary Case Studies -- Designing for Adaptability -- Designing for Adaptable Futures -- Conclusions. A Living Thing.

Call Number

JQF 16-1248

ISBN

• 9780415522571 (hardback)
• 0415522579 (hardback)
• 9780415522588 (pb)
• 0415522587 (pb)

LCCN

2015036560

OCLC

781675411

Author

Schmidt, Robert, III, 1977- author.

Title

Adaptable architecture : theory and practice / Robert Schmidt III and Simon Austin.

Publisher

London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-287) and index.

Added Author

Austin, S. A. (Simon A.), author.

Research Call Number

JQF 16-1248