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Book SynopsisWhy do we design where we live and work? Why do we not just live in nature, or in chaos? Why does society care about architecture? Why does it really matter? This book answers these questions through a fresh examination of the basic purposes and elements of architecture - beginning in nature, and combining function and expression.
Trade Review"There are some startling and simple truths here that are definitely helpful to an educator."--Flora Samuel, Times Higher Education "[B]oth poetic and pragmatic... Fit's message transcends professional architecture practice: it should be given to everyone in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives."--Maxinne Rhea Leighton, eOCULUS "The design of this book, combined with the concise and poetic text make it an immensely enjoyable read."--Andrew Molloy, LSE Review of Books "The book is successful at explaining the concept of 'fit' and how we can go about making sure it is included in the design process. I agree that having a dialogue around this issue will improve the architectural landscape as it considers the impact building(s) will have years after being completed... Geddes has inspired me to consider the symbiotic relationship humans have with architecture."--Isabelle Kim, Spacing
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction 1 The Origin of Architecture Is Nature 11 The Task of Architecture Is Function & Expression 36 The Legacy of Architecture Is Form> 70 Notes 101 Index 107
