| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Series |
Online access with DDA: Askews (Architecture)
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Preparing the Path; Part One Building an Understanding of Design for the Interests of the Public; Chapter 1 Creation of a Paradigm: The emergence of the socially aware design curriculum and its historical impact on architecture and design education in the United States; Chapter 2 Responding through Design: Using the community-based design studio setting as a response to natural disasters and depressed socioeconomic conditions |
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Case Study: Interview with a Dean: Thomas Fisher, University of Minnesota College of DesignPart Two The Pursuit of an Education in Design for the Interests of the Public and the Transformation to Socially Devoted Professional Practitioner; Chapter 3 Building What is Designed: Integrating design and construction methods for sustainable design/build opportunities with a grassroots connection to a project's community; Case Study: Studio 804, University of Kansas School of Architecture, Design and Planning (Executive Director/Professor -- Dan Rockhill) |
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Chapter 4 Designing amongst the People: The university-based community design center and the cultivation of relationships through asset-based architecture and planningCase Study: Design and Planning Assistance Center (DPAC) Studio, University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning (Professor/Associate Dean of Outreach and Engagement -- Michaele Pride); Chapter 5 No One is an Island for the Sun: Preparing to pursue a career in architectural practice dedicated to social change and integrative sustainability |
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Case Study: Gulf Coast Community Design Studio (GCCDS) (Director -- David Perkes)Chapter 6 The Needle and the Barn Full of Hay: Understanding the complexities of acquiring funds and delivering projects in a design firm dedicated to social justice; Case Study: Pyatok Architects, (Principal -- Michael Pyatok (FAIA)); Part Three Under the Authority of Designing with Social Awareness and Social Devotion; Chapter 7 Stories about a Different Bottom Line: Balancing the moral and financial aspects of working towards social change through architecture and design |
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Chapter 8 Intersecting with Society: Envisioning sustainable urban and rural environments through collaborative design efforts and community participationChapter 9 One Road: Synthesizing the diverse professions through a collaborative, community-conscious design process; Resources; Image Credits; Subject Index; People Index |
| Summary |
Altruism by Design: How to Effect Social Change as an Architect is meant to prepare the individual designer - whether a student or practicing professional - for a career dedicated to serving communities in need through design and construction. It will help you understand the complexities, opportunities, and benefits of creating architecture that promotes social equality and community so that you can make a difference. What you'll learn:-How community-based studios can respond to natural disasters and economic conditions-How to build what you design-How to develop relationships with non-traditio |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 29, 2015) |
| Subject |
Architecture and society.
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Social action.
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ARCHITECTURE -- Adaptive Reuse & Renovation.
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ARCHITECTURE -- Buildings -- Landmarks & Monuments.
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ARCHITECTURE -- Professional Practice.
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ARCHITECTURE -- Reference.
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Architecture and society
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Social action
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317551430 |
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1317551435 |
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9781317551423 |
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1317551427 |
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9781315731254 |
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1315731258 |
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9781317551416 |
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1317551419 |
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0415702232 |
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9780415702232 |
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0415702240 |
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9780415702249 |
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