The author states in the preface that the main goal is to examine “the geographical form of urbanization in the third world and to attempt a brief and general description of several of the changes that have shaped urbanization.” The book, in six chapters, covers: the emergence of the third-world city in the contemporary world; historical background and evolution; population aspects characterizing urbanization after colonialism; the role of politics; economic and social transformation; and social issues in the city.
Doxiadis examines the science of human settlements using different approaches and diverse illustrations, addressing three main topics: the cultural and historical background of settlements and their use in architecture; how settlements have been situated in locations where conditions require; and theoretical and philosophical insights on human habitation.
Professor Zomorrodi introduces and examines construction materials used in traditional Iranian architecture: clay, brick, lime, gypsum, stone, wood, soil, porcelain, glass, glaze, tile, paint, and lead. The goal is both to preserve the cultural and historical legacy of these materials and to provide knowledge relevant to conservation and contemporary practice.
This compendium covers climate and geographical features of regions, administrative construction standards, material characteristics and usage guidelines, and detailed construction drawings. Published in three volumes with an accompanying CD containing technical drawings.
The first part of “The Aesthetics of Philosophy” collection, addressing art education at the university level. Three chapters cover: “What is the definition of art?”; “What is the aesthetics of art?” (Aristotelian, Platonic, formalist, rhetorical, institutional, and romantic perspectives); and “Is it art?”
New Architecture Books Available
Catalog of 65 titles available at the specialized architecture bookshop (1997–1998 publications):
1. New York Interiors, Wedekind & Beate, 1997
2. The Mosque and the Modern World, Renata Hold, 1997
3. Art & Design, Art & the Garden, 1997
4. Theme and Amusement Parks, Cerver Francisco, 1997
5. Global Environment Outlook for Life on Earth, 1997
6. Itsuko Hasegawa: Selected and Current Works, 1997
7. Multi-Purpose High-Rise Towers and Tall Buildings, 1997
8. Green Design = Design for the Environment, Machenzie Dorothy, 1997
9. The Tropical Garden, Warren William, 1997
10. Hotels: International Design Portfolios, 1998
11. Eco-Tech: Sustainable Architecture and High Technology, 1997
12. Mobile Systems, 1998
13. The Architecture of Minimalism, 1997
14. Environmental Science, Bothkin Daniel, 1998
15. Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Antiquities, 1997
16. Mitigating the Impact of Impending Earthquakes, 1997
17. Bridge Modification 2: Stronger and Safer Bridges, 1997
33. Contemporary Japanese Architecture, Jodidio Philip, 1997
41. Sir Norman Foster, Jodidio Philip, 1997
45. The Renzo Piano Logbook, 1997
47. Kahn, Kahn Louis, 1997
55. An Architecture for People: Hassan Fathy, Steele James, 1997
58. Paris: Contemporary Architecture, Gleiniger Andrea, 1997
63. International Architecture Yearbook, 1997
64. From Pasargadae to Darab, Werner Felix Dutz, 1997
65. Hotel Design, Riewoldt Otto, 1998