Creating architectural theory : the role of the behavioral sciences in environmental design / Jon Lang.
By: Lang, Jon T [author]
Publisher: New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., c1987Description: ix, 278 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type: text Media type: unmdiated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0442259816 (pbk.)Subject(s): Architectural design -- Psychological aspects | Architecture -- Human factors | Environmental psychologyDDC classification: 720 LOC classification: NA2750 | .L36 1987Summary: This book unites established design principles with the specific findings of behavioural sciences. Such combined knowledge enables the designer to realize a built environment that is efficient, beautiful and humane. The core of the book deals with positive theory - explicit data on how designers work and how their work affects people's lives. Also considered are the values of different schools of architecture and whether those values meet society's needs.Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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BOOK | COLLEGE LIBRARY | COLLEGE LIBRARY SUBJECT REFERENCE | 720 L253 1987 (Browse shelf) | Available | CL-re13859 |
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 251-269.
This book unites established design principles with the specific findings of behavioural sciences. Such combined knowledge enables the designer to realize a built environment that is efficient, beautiful and humane. The core of the book deals with positive theory - explicit data on how designers work and how their work affects people's lives. Also considered are the values of different schools of architecture and whether those values meet society's needs.
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