New Architecture and New Technologies

Author: (Hungary) Gy?rgy Csebesz
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Publishing Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book begins with Chapter 1, examining and analyzing architecture from the latter half of the 20th century. Chapters 2 to 4 elaborate on the various aspects of technological advancements influencing new architecture: Chapter 2, building materials; Chapter 3, architecture and structures; Chapter 4, equipment. The following Chapter 5 analyzes the impact of invisible technological advancements: scientific research, information and communication technology. Chapter 6 introduces the relationship between new architecture, urban development, economy, environment, and sustainable development. Chapter 7 discusses new phenomena in architectural aesthetics. Meanwhile, Chapter 8 outlines the costs brought by progress: harm and failure. Finally, Chapter 9 provides a conclusion.