De Botton looks at buildings across the world, from medieval wooden huts to modern skyscrapers; he examines sofas and cathedrals, tea sets and office complexes, and teases out a host of often surprising philosophical insights.
"There is no denying the transformational role of the computer in the evolution of contemporary architectural practice. But does this techno-determinlst account tell the whole story? Building (in) the Future: Recasting Labor in Architecture confronts this important question by e…
An in-depth consideration of the impact which the humanities have had on the processes of architecture and design, this book asks how we can restore traditional dialogue between intellectual enquiry in the humanities and design creativity.
'Aesthetics and Architecture' places analytical philosophical aesthetics at the heart of thinking about, and looking at, architecture. It looks at classic and contemporary aesthetic and philosophical views of architecture.