02737cam a2200373 i 4500 7468 7468 OSt 20200309130139.0 150917s2016 enk b 001 0 eng 2015036560 9780415522571 (hardback) 9780415522588 (pb) 9781315722931 (ebook) DLC eng DLC rda DLC pcc NA2542.4 .S365 2016 720.47 23 SCH ARC000000 ARC015000 ARC018000 bisacsh Schmidt, Robert, III, 1977- author. Adaptable architecture : theory and practice / Robert Schmidt III and Simon Austin. xxi, 296 pages ; 26 cm Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-287) and index. "Adaptable Architecture provides thought-provoking and inquisitive insights into how we can prolong the useful life of buildings by designing them to be more adaptable, and hence create a more sustainable built environment. The book provides a theoretical foundation counterpointed by the experiences and ideas of those involved in the design and use of buildings. It explains many approaches to designing for change, with lessons from history, and case studies including The Cedar Rapids Public Library, Kentish Town Health Centre and Folkestone Performing Arts Centre, which stretch our thinking beyond the conventional notions of adaptability. The authors reveal the many conditions that make it a complex design phenomenon, by considering the purpose, design and business case of buildings as well as the physical product. Full of summaries, diagrams, reference charts, tables, and photos of exemplar solutions for use as conversational tools or working aids, this book is for any professional or student who wants to research, question, imagine, illustrate - and ultimately design for - adaptation. In addition, further information and resources are available through the Adaptable Futures website www.adaptablefutures.com which includes additional case studies, videos, information about industry events and up-to-the-minute developments"-- Architecture Human factors. Buildings Utilization. Architectural practice Social aspects. Sustainable architecture. ARCHITECTURE / General. bisacsh ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice. bisacsh ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design. bisacsh Austin, S. A. (Simon A.), author. 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc rk11 2015-09-17; ques. to publ. rk11 2015-09-18 ONIX to Dewey xn12 2016-08-25 1 copy rec'd., to CIP ver. 0 0 ddc 0 720_470000000000000_SCH 0 BMSCA BMSCA CART 2020-03-09 7 720.47 SCH AR-UG1440 2026-03-03 00:00:00 2026-02-16 2020-03-09 UG