Modern Architectural Theory: Architecture Integrated with New Achievements of Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Technological Sciences

Author: Liu Xianjue
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book is the research outcome of a project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Doctoral Discipline Point Foundation. It reflects the new achievements in the integration of architecture with humanities, natural sciences, and technology sciences. The book is rich in content, covering two major categories: architectural philosophy and architectural design methodology, with a total of 20 chapters. These include the development of contemporary Western architectural theory; contextualism; metaphorism; architectural aesthetics; architectural trends; architectural semiotics; architectural phenomenology; architectural psychology; environmental psychology; behavioral architecture; architectural typology; theories of metabolism and symbiosis; architectural morphology; pattern language; computer-aided design methodology theory; Western architectural design methodology; architectural decoration theory; schematic thinking theory; and architectural design planning theory. The entire book contains over 1 million words and more than 600 illustrations, making it an important reference book for faculty and students in architectural departments of higher education institutions regarding architectural theory and modern architectural thought. It is also a valuable reading material for other architects.