100 ideas that changed architecture

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Weston Richard 1953-
Published: Laurence King,
Publisher Address: London
Publication Dates: 2012, c2011.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: 216 p.: ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9781856697323 (pbk.)
1856697320
Index Number: TU
CLC: TU-09
Call Number: TU-09/W536
Contents: Reprinted 2012
Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-211) and index.
This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a concise history of the subject, and is also a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly chronological order to show the development of architecture, the ideas that comprise the book include innovative and influential concepts, technologies, techniques and movements. Each idea is presented through interesting text and arresting visuals, and explores when the idea first evolved and the subsequent impact it has had up to the present day. -- Book Desc