Soft Living Architecture explores the invention of new
architectures based on living processes. It crafts a unique
intersection between two fast-developing disciplines: biomimicry
and biodesign in architecture, and bioinformatics and natural
computing in the natural sciences. This is the first book to
examine both the theory and methodology of architecture and design
working directly with the natural world. It explores a range of
approaches from the use of life-like systems in building design to
the employment of actual growing and living cell and tissue
cultures as architectural materials - creating architecture that
can change, learn and grow with us. The use of 'living
architecture' is cutting-edge and speculative, yet it is also
inspiring a growing number of designers worldwide to adopt
alternative perspectives on sustainability and environmental
design. The book examines the ethical and theoretical issues
arising alongside case-studies of experimental practice, to explore
what we mean by 'natural' in the Anthropocene, and raise deep
questions about the nature of design and the design of nature. This
provocative and at times controversial book shows why it will
become ever more necessary to embrace living processes in
architecture if we are to thrive in a sustainable future.
General
Imprint: |
Bloomsbury Visual Arts
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
August 2018 |
Authors: |
Rachel Armstrong
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-350-01135-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Architecture >
General
|
LSN: |
1-350-01135-5 |
Barcode: |
9781350011359 |
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