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Princeton Architectural Press

    City Building
    Designer profile, 2010/2011. Volume 1, Germany, Austria, Switzerland industrial design & exhibition design [electronic resource].
    The Musician Says
    • The Musician Says

      • 159 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      The Musician Says is an all-access backstage pass to the world of singers, songwriters, composers, and instrumentalists—all those who have a relationship with the Muse and have experienced the sacrifices, satisfactions, and frustrations it brings. You'll hear from an eclectic group that spans centuries and genres, from Mozart to Mick Jagger, Louis Armstrong to Jay Z, Dolly Parton to Lady Gaga, and many more. Paired like unlikely guests at a backstage party, this unruly crew riffs about the blessings and curses of the musician's life. This collection of intriguing and provocative quotations will remind anyone who has dreamed of playing Carnegie Hall (or maybe just mastering three chords) that the creative process bridges time and place, and that music is indeed a universal language.

      The Musician Says2015
      4,0
    • City Building

      Nine Planning Principles for the 21st Century

      • 304 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Good city building transcends complex statistics and decision-making processes, emerging from advocates of clear human values that emphasize sensory, tactile, and sustainable qualities in design. Cities are often seen as unhealthy due to pollution and overcrowding, but a well-planned city can exemplify sustainable living. Effective city building counters suburban sprawl with concentrated land use, favors regionally appropriate designs over globalized ones, and fosters livable neighborhoods. John Lund Kriken and Philip Enquist, partners at the renowned planning firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), collaborate with writer Richard Rapaport to present a proactive, green-focused guide to city building. The book is divided into three parts. The first examines the history and current practices of city building, highlighting shortcomings and proposing a new framework for future approaches. The second part outlines nine best-practice principles essential for urban sustainability, including accessibility, diversity, and adaptability, illustrated through successful projects designed by SOM. The final section argues that cities, when organized effectively, can serve as a solution for the sustainable use of increasingly scarce resources. It concludes with a call for a national planning process and a comprehensive framework for settlement.

      City Building2010