Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- A history of building -- Consumerism or conservation? -- Designs on the future -- Creativity and collaboration -- Architectural headlines -- Architecture becomes a profession -- Merging homes with nature -- H.G. Wells predicts arcology -- Motivations for improvement -- Green methods unproven -- Preservation versus conservation -- Elevators lift people, buildings -- World's Fair stretches imaginations -- Glossary.
Summary:
"A look at potential future developments in architecture, including self-contained cities, as well as computerized blueprints and other technologies that are currently considered state-of-the-art"--Provided by publisher.
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