The theory of architecture : concepts themes practices [Texto impresso] / Paul-Alan Johnson ; with a foreword by Stanley Tigerman

Abstract:
Although it has been thought that theory directs architectural practice, no one has explained precisely how the connection between theory and practice is supposed to work. This guide asserts that architectural theory does not direct practice, but is itself a form of reflective practice.
The author cuts through the jargon and mystery of architectural theory to clarify how it relates to actual applications in the field. He also reveals the connections between new and old ideas to enhance the reader's powers of critical evaluation.
Nearly 100 major concepts, themes, and practices of architecture - as well as the rhetoric of architects and designers - are presented in an easily accessible format. Throughout, the author attempts to reduce each architectural notion into its essential concept. By doing so, he makes theory accessible for everyday professional discussion. (Van Nostrand Reinhold)