A Daily Dose of Architecture: Book Briefs
By
John Hill
A Daily Dose of Architecture
August 25, 2014
"Book Briefs" are an ongoing series of posts with short first-hand descriptions of some of the numerous books that make their way into my library. These briefs are not full-blown reviews, but they are a way to share more books worthy of attention than can find their way into reviews on my daily or weekly pages. In this post are six titles published by the University of Minnesota Press.
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Architecture since 1400 A sweeping global history of the built environment over six centuries, highlighting the social context in which buildings are commissioned, designed, and constructed
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The Folklore of the Freeway How urban minority communities devastated by the construction of the interstate highway reclaimed their place through cultural expression
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City Choreographer How Lawrence Halprin’s choreographic design method mitigated the alienating effects of urban renewal and enriched contemporary urban design
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Mechanization Takes Command One of the twentieth century’s best-known architectural theorists examines the impact of mechanization on daily life
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The Modern Architectural Landscape Examines the overlooked contributions of modern architects to landscape design
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Pedestrian Modern How the design of stores and shopping centers shaped modern architecture in the United States
