Bibliograph

Architect, verb, the new language of building, Reinier de Graaf

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Label

Architect, verb, the new language of building, Reinier de Graaf

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-258) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Architect, verb

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1370906848

Responsibility statement

Reinier de Graaf

Sub title

the new language of building

Summary

"Leading architect Reinier de Graaf De Graaf punctures the myths behind the debates on what contemporary architecture is, with wit and devastating honesty. Architecture, it seems, has become too important to leave to architects. No longer does it suffice to judge a building solely by its appearance, it must be measured, and certified. When architects talk about "Excellence," "Sustainability," "Well-being," "Liveability," "Placemaking," "Creativity," "Beauty" and "Innovation" what do they actually mean? In Architect, Verb, De Graff dryly skewers the doublespeak and hot air of an industry in search of an identity in the 21st century"--, Provided by publisher

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