188 Pages
101 B/W Illustrations
by
Taylor & Francis
204 Pages
101 B/W Illustrations
by
Taylor & Francis
204 Pages
101 B/W Illustrations
by
Taylor & Francis
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Some of the most exciting architecture in the world can be found on university campuses. In Europe, America and the Far East, vice chancellors and their architects have, over several centuries, produced an extraordinary range of innovative buildings. This book has been written to highlight the importance of university architecture. It is intended as a guide to designers, to those who manage the... Read more
The Campus. Academic Mission and Campus Planning. Masterplans or Development Frameworks. Picturesque Enclosure Versus Rational Planning. Practical Problems. Sustainable Development and the Campus. Crime, Politics and the University Campus. Buildings. Library and Learning Resource Centres. Laboratories and Research Buildings. Special Function: Special Forms. Art, Design and Music Departments. General Teaching Accommodation. Student Housing. Conclusions. Why Does the Campus Matter? Bibliography. Index
Biography
Edwards, Brian
'The author is an enthusiast with an erudite and accessible manner, who dissects a huge subject area with chapters on mission, masterplan, sustainability, crime and politics.' - The Times Higher Educational Supplement
