The nature of design : ecology, culture, and human intention / David W. Orr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Orr, David W., 1944- author.

Series:

Oxford scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nature--Effect of human beings on.

Nature.

Environmental ethics.

Environmental responsibility.

Design.

Ecological engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 237 pages).

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2020.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Ecological design is an emerging field that aims to recalibrate what humans do in the world according to how the world works as a biophysical system. Design in this sense is a large concept having to do as much with politics and ethics as with buildings and technology. The book begins by describing the scope of design, comparing it to the Enlightenment of the 18th century. Subsequent chapters describe barriers to a design revolution inherent in our misuse of language, the clockspeed of technological society, and shortsighted politics. Orr goes on to describe the critical role educational institutions might play in fostering design intelligence and what he calls "a higher order of heroism." Appropriately, the book ends on themes of charity, wilderness, and the rights of children. Astute yet broadly appealing, The Nature of Design combines theory, practicality, and a call to action.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record and publisher information.

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9780197562222

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.