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Who Owns England?

How We Lost Our Green and Pleasant Land, and How to Take It Back

par Guy Shrubsole ...

Lu par Malk Williams ...

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12 heure 4 min

‘A formidable, brave and important book’ Robert Macfarlane‘Absolutely brilliant…You cannot read this book and defend the establishment’ Alastair Campbell, The Rest is PoliticsWho owns England?Behind this simple question lies this country’s oldest and best-kept secret. This is the history of how England’s elite came to own our land, and an inspiring manifesto for how to open up our countryside once ... En savoir plus

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‘A formidable, brave and important book’ Robert Macfarlane‘Absolutely brilliant…You cannot read this book and defend the establishment’ Alastair Campbell, The Rest is PoliticsWho owns England?Behind this simple question lies this country’s oldest and best-kept secret. This is the history of how England’s elite came to own our land, and an inspiring manifesto for how to open up our countryside once
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Breve historia de Viena: Auge y caída de la capital de los Habsburgo

par Rufino Granados ...

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2 heure 20 min

Explora el dramático auge y colapso de un imperio europeo a través de la evolución urbana y política de su capital. Desde sus remotos orígenes medievales como un frágil asentamiento fronterizo, acompaña la transformación de esta metrópolis hasta convertirse en el epicentro indiscutible del poder dinástico.Ideal para sumergirte en una atmósfera reflexiva y épica durante tus trayectos diarios, este ... En savoir plus

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Explora el dramático auge y colapso de un imperio europeo a través de la evolución urbana y política de su capital. Desde sus remotos orígenes medievales como un frágil asentamiento fronterizo, acompaña la transformación de esta metrópolis hasta convertirse en el epicentro indiscutible del poder dinástico.Ideal para sumergirte en una atmósfera reflexiva y épica durante tus trayectos diarios, este
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Building and Dwelling

Ethics for the City

par Richard Sennett ...

Lu par Danny Campbell ...

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13 heure 24 min

A reflection on the past and present of city life, and a bold proposal for its futureIn this sweeping work, the preeminent sociologist Richard Sennett traces the anguished relation between how cities are built and how people live in them, from ancient Athens to twenty-first-century Shanghai. He shows how Paris, Barcelona, and New York City assumed their modern forms; rethinks the reputations of ... En savoir plus

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A reflection on the past and present of city life, and a bold proposal for its futureIn this sweeping work, the preeminent sociologist Richard Sennett traces the anguished relation between how cities are built and how people live in them, from ancient Athens to twenty-first-century Shanghai. He shows how Paris, Barcelona, and New York City assumed their modern forms; rethinks the reputations of
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パリのカタコンブ小史――通りの下に広がる死者の街

par 三宅悠斗 ...

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2 heure 3 min

華やかな光に包まれた花の都の真下で、数百万の無名の死者たちが静かに眠る巨大な地下空間の成り立ちをひもとく、知的好奇心を刺激する歴史ノンフィクション。夜の静寂に包まれたリラックスタイムや日々の通勤電車の中で耳を澄ませば、石造りの冷たい通路をランタン一つで歩き出すかのような深い没入感に包まれます。暗闇の奥深くで繰り広げられてきた、生と死が隣り合わせの壮大な都市デザインの足跡をたどる旅が始まります。かつて建築用の石灰岩を切り出したただの穴蔵は、地上の深刻な衛生問題と人々の切実な願いによって、やがて美しくも厳かな祈りの場所へと姿を変えました。ただの恐怖の対象としてではなく、先人たちが手仕事で積み上げてきた記憶の保管庫としての真の姿が、鮮やかな描写とともに浮かび上がります。目に見えない足元の世界へと思いを馳せる、思索的で豊かな音声体験をお約束します。本書で見つかること ... En savoir plus

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華やかな光に包まれた花の都の真下で、数百万の無名の死者たちが静かに眠る巨大な地下空間の成り立ちをひもとく、知的好奇心を刺激する歴史ノンフィクション。夜の静寂に包まれたリラックスタイムや日々の通勤電車の中で耳を澄ませば、石造りの冷たい通路をランタン一つで歩き出すかのような深い没入感に包まれます。暗闇の奥深くで繰り広げられてきた、生と死が隣り合わせの壮大な都市デザインの足跡をたどる旅が始まります。かつて建築用の石灰岩を切り出したただの穴蔵は、地上の深刻な衛生問題と人々の切実な願いによって、やがて美しくも厳かな祈りの場所へと姿を変えました。ただの恐怖の対象としてではなく、先人たちが手仕事で積み上げてきた記憶の保管庫としての真の姿が、鮮やかな描写とともに浮かび上がります。目に見えない足元の世界へと思いを馳せる、思索的で豊かな音声体験をお約束します。本書で見つかること
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Key to the City

How Zoning Shapes Our World

par Sara C. Bronin ...

Lu par Rachel Perry ...

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6 heure 25 min

In Key to the City, legal scholar and architect Sara C. Bronin examines how zoning became such a prevailing force and reveals its impact—and its potential for good. Outdated zoning codes have maintained racial segregation, prioritized cars over people, and enabled great ecological harm. But, as Bronin argues, once we recognize the power of zoning, we can harness it to create the communities we ... En savoir plus

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In Key to the City, legal scholar and architect Sara C. Bronin examines how zoning became such a prevailing force and reveals its impact—and its potential for good. Outdated zoning codes have maintained racial segregation, prioritized cars over people, and enabled great ecological harm. But, as Bronin argues, once we recognize the power of zoning, we can harness it to create the communities we
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Streetfight

Handbook for an Urban Revolution

par Janette Sadik-Khan, Seth Solomonow ...

Lu par Suzie Althens ...

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8 heure 51 min

As New York City's transportation commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan managed the seemingly impossible and transformed the streets of one of the world's greatest, toughest cities into dynamic spaces safe for pedestrians and bikers. Her approach was dramatic and effective: Simply painting a part of the street to make it into a plaza or bus lane not only made the street safer, but it also lessened ... En savoir plus

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As New York City's transportation commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan managed the seemingly impossible and transformed the streets of one of the world's greatest, toughest cities into dynamic spaces safe for pedestrians and bikers. Her approach was dramatic and effective: Simply painting a part of the street to make it into a plaza or bus lane not only made the street safer, but it also lessened
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Barndominium Boom, The

Everything You Need to Know Before You Build

par Jess Girard ...

Lu par Benjamin Martinez ...

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1 heures 33 min

Discover the Revolutionary Home Trend: The Comprehensive Guide to Building Your Dream BarndominiumEmbark on an enlightening journey into the heart of modern living with "The Barndominium Boom: Everything You Need to Know Before You Build." This meticulously crafted guide offers a deep dive into the captivating world of Barndominiums, a trend that has captivated the imagination of homeowners and ... En savoir plus

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Discover the Revolutionary Home Trend: The Comprehensive Guide to Building Your Dream BarndominiumEmbark on an enlightening journey into the heart of modern living with "The Barndominium Boom: Everything You Need to Know Before You Build." This meticulously crafted guide offers a deep dive into the captivating world of Barndominiums, a trend that has captivated the imagination of homeowners and
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Ten Cities that Led the World

From Ancient Foundations to Modern Powerhouses – a remarkable history

par Paul Strathern ...

Lu par Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

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8 heure 58 min

Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions are born and history is made.Through ten unique cities, from the founding of ancient capitals to buzzing modern megacities, Paul Strathern explores how urban centres lead civilisation forward, enjoying a moment of glory before passing on the baton.We ... En savoir plus

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Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions are born and history is made.Through ten unique cities, from the founding of ancient capitals to buzzing modern megacities, Paul Strathern explores how urban centres lead civilisation forward, enjoying a moment of glory before passing on the baton.We
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Urban Planning: A Practical Guide to Designing Livable, Sustainable, and Just Cities

par Christopher Hale ...

Lu par Christopher Hale ...

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2 heure 12 min

Master the hidden systems of urban planning and sustainable design to transform your daily commute and local community. Whether you are waiting for a delayed bus, renting a downtown apartment, or walking through your neighborhood, the invisible rules of civic design impact your everyday life. This eye-opening audio experience equips curious residents and students with a powerful mental toolkit to ... En savoir plus

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Master the hidden systems of urban planning and sustainable design to transform your daily commute and local community. Whether you are waiting for a delayed bus, renting a downtown apartment, or walking through your neighborhood, the invisible rules of civic design impact your everyday life. This eye-opening audio experience equips curious residents and students with a powerful mental toolkit to
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The Well-Tempered Society

How Modern Science, Ancient Wisdom and Human Nature Guide us to Create Societies of Well-being in an Uncertain Time

par Jonathan Rose ...

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12 heure

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Brave New Home

Our Future in Smarter, Simpler, Happier Housing

par Diana Lind ...

Lu par Janina Edwards ...

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6 heure 45 min

This smart, provocative look at how the American Dream of single-family homes, white picket fences, and two-car garages became a lonely, overpriced nightmare explores how new trends in housing can help us live better.Over the past century, American demographics and social norms have shifted dramatically. More people are living alone, marrying later in life, and having smaller families. At the same ... En savoir plus

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This smart, provocative look at how the American Dream of single-family homes, white picket fences, and two-car garages became a lonely, overpriced nightmare explores how new trends in housing can help us live better.Over the past century, American demographics and social norms have shifted dramatically. More people are living alone, marrying later in life, and having smaller families. At the same
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Une brève histoire des catacombes de Paris : La cité des morts sous les rues

par Modeste Loriot ...

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2 heure 7 min

Face à une urgence sanitaire funéraire, cette histoire urbaine révèle la création du plus vaste ossuaire souterrain. Idéale pour accompagner vos trajets quotidiens, cette immersion atmosphérique vous transporte directement sous les pavés de la capitale. Ressentez le poids de l'ingénierie triomphant d'une menace mortelle qui empoisonnait littéralement le quotidien des vivants.Loin des mythes, ce ... En savoir plus

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Face à une urgence sanitaire funéraire, cette histoire urbaine révèle la création du plus vaste ossuaire souterrain. Idéale pour accompagner vos trajets quotidiens, cette immersion atmosphérique vous transporte directement sous les pavés de la capitale. Ressentez le poids de l'ingénierie triomphant d'une menace mortelle qui empoisonnait littéralement le quotidien des vivants.Loin des mythes, ce
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One Kensington

Tales from the Frontline of the Most Unequal Borough in Britain

par Emma Dent Coad ...

Lu par Emma Dent Coad ...

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7 heure

From Kensington's crusading MP, an expose of the appalling inequality at the heart of Britain's wealthiest borough - the home of Harrods and of Grenfell Tower.Kensington and Chelsea - one of the wealthiest spots on planet Earth - is also one of the most unequal. A short walk from Harrods, families cannot buy enough food to feed themselves. Desperate overcrowding is found in the shadow of ... En savoir plus

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From Kensington's crusading MP, an expose of the appalling inequality at the heart of Britain's wealthiest borough - the home of Harrods and of Grenfell Tower.Kensington and Chelsea - one of the wealthiest spots on planet Earth - is also one of the most unequal. A short walk from Harrods, families cannot buy enough food to feed themselves. Desperate overcrowding is found in the shadow of
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The Imperfect City

Design, Serendipity, and the Real Life of Cities

par Paul Goldberger ...

Lu par Paul Goldberger ...

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10 heure 6 min

A Pulitzer Prize–winning architectural critic explores how modern cities thrive when urban planning leaves room for happy accidents and innovations.“A city is not a symphony, composed as a single work,” Paul Goldberger writes. “It is more like jazz, with its mix of order and improvisation.” The Imperfect City is a record of Goldberger’s looking, lingering, and thinking about cities—how they ... En savoir plus

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A Pulitzer Prize–winning architectural critic explores how modern cities thrive when urban planning leaves room for happy accidents and innovations.“A city is not a symphony, composed as a single work,” Paul Goldberger writes. “It is more like jazz, with its mix of order and improvisation.” The Imperfect City is a record of Goldberger’s looking, lingering, and thinking about cities—how they
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Above Manhattan's bustle, a reshaped public space

par PBS NewsHour ...

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5 min

In the mid-20th century, it was a railroad; now it’s a public park. Built in the 1930s, 30 feet above the streets of Manhattan, the High Line was crucial for transporting cargo. But with the decline of rail transportation, it closed in 1980 and was abandoned. Almost three decades later, it opened again -- this time, as a shared space for greenery, art and leisure. Jeffrey Brown reports. ... En savoir plus

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In the mid-20th century, it was a railroad; now it’s a public park. Built in the 1930s, 30 feet above the streets of Manhattan, the High Line was crucial for transporting cargo. But with the decline of rail transportation, it closed in 1980 and was abandoned. Almost three decades later, it opened again -- this time, as a shared space for greenery, art and leisure. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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Why Architecture Matters

par Paul Goldberger ...

Lu par Michael Prichard ...

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6 heure 5 min

Why Architecture Matters is not a work of architectural history or a guide to styles or an architectural dictionary, though it contains elements of all three. The purpose of Why Architecture Matters is to "come to grips with how things feel to us when we stand before them, with how architecture affects us emotionally as well as intellectually" — with its impact on our lives."Architecture begins to ... En savoir plus

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Why Architecture Matters is not a work of architectural history or a guide to styles or an architectural dictionary, though it contains elements of all three. The purpose of Why Architecture Matters is to "come to grips with how things feel to us when we stand before them, with how architecture affects us emotionally as well as intellectually" — with its impact on our lives."Architecture begins to
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Wild Cities

Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle

par Chris Fitch ...

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10 heure 41 min

'Mind-shifting, heart-lifting' ISABELLA TREE'Inspiring and essential' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS'As entertaining as it is enlightening' INDEPENDENTThe majority of the world now lives in some form of urban environment. But as the human footprint of brick, concrete and metal expands, our proximity to nature decreases. This is a problem; nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. And it’s vital to our ... En savoir plus

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'Mind-shifting, heart-lifting' ISABELLA TREE'Inspiring and essential' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS'As entertaining as it is enlightening' INDEPENDENTThe majority of the world now lives in some form of urban environment. But as the human footprint of brick, concrete and metal expands, our proximity to nature decreases. This is a problem; nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. And it’s vital to our
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In the Business of Change

How Social Entrepreneurs are Disrupting Business as Usual

par Elisa Birnbaum ...

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6 heure 10 min

Meet the social entrepreneurs who are using business to disrupt the status quo and rebuild their communitiesOur communities are facing the fallout from the demise of vital industry, bankrupt economies, bad policy or policing, and political mismanagement. People are looking for answers, and the "same old" simply won't do.In the Business of Change is a practical and inspirational guide that ... En savoir plus

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Meet the social entrepreneurs who are using business to disrupt the status quo and rebuild their communitiesOur communities are facing the fallout from the demise of vital industry, bankrupt economies, bad policy or policing, and political mismanagement. People are looking for answers, and the "same old" simply won't do.In the Business of Change is a practical and inspirational guide that
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Une brève histoire de Varsovie : Comment une capitale s’est relevée après sa destruction totale

par Henri Royer ...

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2 heure 11 min

Plongez dans l'histoire poignante d'une métropole rasée par la guerre, un puissant récit de survie et de résilience. Des rives de la Vistule jusqu'aux pires heures du vingtième siècle, suivez le destin tragique et glorieux d'une cité qui a farouchement refusé de disparaître.Idéale pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens ou nourrir votre réflexion personnelle, cette épopée historique offre un regard ... En savoir plus

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Plongez dans l'histoire poignante d'une métropole rasée par la guerre, un puissant récit de survie et de résilience. Des rives de la Vistule jusqu'aux pires heures du vingtième siècle, suivez le destin tragique et glorieux d'une cité qui a farouchement refusé de disparaître.Idéale pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens ou nourrir votre réflexion personnelle, cette épopée historique offre un regard
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Une brève histoire de Chicago : La ville qui a brûlé et donné naissance au gratte-ciel

par Dorian Herve ...

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2 heure 6 min

Plongez dans l'histoire d'une métropole ravagée par le feu, devenue le berceau mondial de l'architecture verticale. De ses premiers comptoirs commerciaux à son ascension industrielle vertigineuse, ce récit historique haletant transforme votre temps de trajet en une véritable exploration temporelle.Au-delà des cendres du grand brasier, écoutez battre le cœur d'une société résiliente, portée par l ... En savoir plus

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Plongez dans l'histoire d'une métropole ravagée par le feu, devenue le berceau mondial de l'architecture verticale. De ses premiers comptoirs commerciaux à son ascension industrielle vertigineuse, ce récit historique haletant transforme votre temps de trajet en une véritable exploration temporelle.Au-delà des cendres du grand brasier, écoutez battre le cœur d'une société résiliente, portée par l
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Breve historia de Chicago: La ciudad que ardió y levantó rascacielos

par Justo Torres ...

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2 heure 14 min

Explora la fascinante historia urbana de una metrópolis forjada entre cenizas, luchas obreras y arquitectura colosal. Desde sus orígenes como un modesto cruce de rutas en la pradera hasta convertirse en la meca global de los rascacielos, esta narración revela los secretos de su vertiginoso y accidentado ascenso.Ideal para acompañarte en tus trayectos diarios, este relato evocador y realista ... En savoir plus

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Explora la fascinante historia urbana de una metrópolis forjada entre cenizas, luchas obreras y arquitectura colosal. Desde sus orígenes como un modesto cruce de rutas en la pradera hasta convertirse en la meca global de los rascacielos, esta narración revela los secretos de su vertiginoso y accidentado ascenso.Ideal para acompañarte en tus trayectos diarios, este relato evocador y realista
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The Intimate City

Walking New York

par Michael Kimmelman ...

Lu par Michael Kimmelman, William DeMeritt, Karen Murray, Eileen Noonan ...

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6 heure 34 min

From the New York Times architecture critic, his celebrated walking tours of New York City, now expanded, covering four of the five boroughs and some 540 million years of history, accompanied by some of the people who know it bestAs New York came to a halt with COVID, Michael Kimmelman composed an email to a group of architects, historians, writers, and friends, inviting them to take a walk. ... En savoir plus

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From the New York Times architecture critic, his celebrated walking tours of New York City, now expanded, covering four of the five boroughs and some 540 million years of history, accompanied by some of the people who know it bestAs New York came to a halt with COVID, Michael Kimmelman composed an email to a group of architects, historians, writers, and friends, inviting them to take a walk.
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Radical Technologies

The Design of Everyday Life

par Adam Greenfield ...

Lu par Michael Butler Murray ...

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12 heure 14 min

Everywhere we turn, a startling new device promises to transfigure our lives. But at what cost? In this urgent and revelatory excavation of our Information Age, leading technology thinker Adam Greenfield forces us to reconsider our relationship with the networked objects, services, and spaces that define us. It is time to re-evaluate the Silicon Valley consensus determining the future.We're told ... En savoir plus

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Everywhere we turn, a startling new device promises to transfigure our lives. But at what cost? In this urgent and revelatory excavation of our Information Age, leading technology thinker Adam Greenfield forces us to reconsider our relationship with the networked objects, services, and spaces that define us. It is time to re-evaluate the Silicon Valley consensus determining the future.We're told
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Dream Cities

Seven Urban Ideas That Shape the World

par Wade Graham ...

Lu par Paul Bellantoni ...

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9 heure 52 min

Landscape designer and historian Wade Graham follows the acclaimed American Eden with a lively, accessible cultural history of modern cities—from suburbs, downtown districts, and exurban sprawl, to shopping malls and “sustainable” developments—seen through the lens of planning, design, and the architects and movements behind them.Dream Cities explores our cities in a new way—as expressions of ... En savoir plus

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Landscape designer and historian Wade Graham follows the acclaimed American Eden with a lively, accessible cultural history of modern cities—from suburbs, downtown districts, and exurban sprawl, to shopping malls and “sustainable” developments—seen through the lens of planning, design, and the architects and movements behind them.Dream Cities explores our cities in a new way—as expressions of
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