| Description |
1 online resource (261 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 The Ancients -- Chapter 2 From the medieval to the modern -- Chapter 3 Formalising the British profession -- Chapter 4 Democratisation and commodification -- Chapter 5 Flawed utopia -- Chapter 6 Recessions, diversifications and gradual change -- Chapter 7 Global practice -- Chapter 8 The contemporary architect -- the struggle to convey value -- Chapter 9 Educating architects -- Chapter 10 Conclusions -- References -- Index -- Image credits |
| Summary |
The architect's role is constantly adapting. Throughout history it has shifted significantly, shaped by social, cultural, technological and economic forces. The very definition of what an architect is and does has evolved over time from lead builder or master mason to principal designer |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Crosby, Paul
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| ISBN |
9781000863291 |
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1000863298 |
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