Architecture and Waste : A (Re)planned Obsolescence / Hanif Kara, Leire Asensio-Villoria, and Andreas Georgoulias.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kara, Hanif, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture, Industrial.

Architecture--Environmental aspects.

Architecture.

Refuse as fuel.

Waste products as fuel.

Architecture, Modern--21st century--Themes, motives.

Architecture, Modern.

Architecture, Modern--21st century.

Engineering.

Group work in architecture.

Interdisciplinary research.

Refuse and refuse disposal.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (380 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Actar/Harvard University Graduate School of Design, [2017]

Summary:

This book explores the intersection of architecture, waste management, and design research. It delves into the role of architects in transforming industrial buildings, which are often perceived as unattractive, into aesthetically pleasing structures. The text examines causes of obsolescence in building design and proposes future possibilities. It includes case studies from around the world, such as the Northeast Coastal Park Waste and Recycling Plant and the Giubiasco Incinerator, to illustrate innovative practices in waste and recycling facility design. The work aims to inspire architects to view waste facilities as opportunities for creative design rather than necessities. The intended audience includes architects, designers, and researchers interested in sustainable architecture and environmental design. Generated by AI.

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781638401452

1638401454