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How Infrastructure Works

Inside the Systems That Shape Our World

par Deb Chachra ...

Lu par Kathe Mazur ...

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11 heure 25 min

**NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Revelatory, superbly written, and pulsing with wisdom and humanity, How Infrastructure Works is a masterpiece.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense WorldA new way of seeing the essential systems hidden inside our walls, under our streets, and all around us**Infrastructure is a marvel, meeting our basic needs and enabling lives of astounding ease and ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

**NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Revelatory, superbly written, and pulsing with wisdom and humanity, How Infrastructure Works is a masterpiece.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense WorldA new way of seeing the essential systems hidden inside our walls, under our streets, and all around us**Infrastructure is a marvel, meeting our basic needs and enabling lives of astounding ease and
... En savoir plus
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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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History of Architecture: From Ancient Monuments to Modern Cities in 10 Essential Chapters

par Michael Davenport ...

Lu par Michael Davenport ...

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1 heures 55 min

Transform your daily commute into an immersive architectural history of human civilization and urban design. Wander through an enormous open-air museum of the mind, pausing at ancient mud-brick villages and soaring glass towers. This atmospheric listening experience breathes life into the stone temples and bustling streets of our shared past.Whether winding down to relax or seeking focused ... En savoir plus

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Transform your daily commute into an immersive architectural history of human civilization and urban design. Wander through an enormous open-air museum of the mind, pausing at ancient mud-brick villages and soaring glass towers. This atmospheric listening experience breathes life into the stone temples and bustling streets of our shared past.Whether winding down to relax or seeking focused
... En savoir plus
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The Urban Food Revolution

Changing the Way We Feed Cities

par Peter Ladner ...

Lu par Cherlandra Estrada ...

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9 heure 32 min

Our reliance on industrial agriculture has resulted in a food supply riddled with hidden environmental, economic and health care costs and beset by rising food prices. With only a handful of corporations responsible for the lion's share of the food on our supermarket shelves, we are incredibly vulnerable to supply chain disruption.The Urban Food Revolution provides a recipe for community food ... En savoir plus

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Our reliance on industrial agriculture has resulted in a food supply riddled with hidden environmental, economic and health care costs and beset by rising food prices. With only a handful of corporations responsible for the lion's share of the food on our supermarket shelves, we are incredibly vulnerable to supply chain disruption.The Urban Food Revolution provides a recipe for community food
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Une brève histoire de Varsovie : Comment une capitale s’est relevée après sa destruction totale

par Henri Royer ...

Lu 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 ...

Lu 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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A Paradise of Small Houses

The Evolution, Devolution, and Potential Rebirth of Urban Housing

par Max Podemski ...

Lu par Rob Greenbaum ...

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10 heure 16 min

From the Haitian-style “shotgun” houses of the 19th century to the lavish high-rises of the 21st century, a walk through the streets of America’s neighborhoods that reveals the rich history—and future—of urban housingThe Philadelphia row house. The New York tenement. The Boston triple-decker. Every American city has its own iconic housing style, structures that have been home to generations of ... En savoir plus

$37.00 CAD

From the Haitian-style “shotgun” houses of the 19th century to the lavish high-rises of the 21st century, a walk through the streets of America’s neighborhoods that reveals the rich history—and future—of urban housingThe Philadelphia row house. The New York tenement. The Boston triple-decker. Every American city has its own iconic housing style, structures that have been home to generations of
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Shade

The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource

par Sam Bloch ...

Lu par Shawn K. Jain ...

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9 heure 45 min

**An extraordinary investigation into shade, this “compelling . . . conversation-starter draws examples from history, city-planning and social policy” (NPR) to change the way we think about a critical natural resource that should be available to all.“Thought-provoking . . . Bloch, an environmental journalist, examines how shade is now a privilege, often denied to farmworkers, the homeless, and ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

**An extraordinary investigation into shade, this “compelling . . . conversation-starter draws examples from history, city-planning and social policy” (NPR) to change the way we think about a critical natural resource that should be available to all.“Thought-provoking . . . Bloch, an environmental journalist, examines how shade is now a privilege, often denied to farmworkers, the homeless, and
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Una historia personal de la arquitectura europea

Del templo griego a la Bauhaus

par David Ferrer ...

Lu par Mario (Voz de IA) ...

Collections series Condición Humana
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12 heure 10 min

Un recorrido fascinante y extraordinariamente ilustrado que explica como nunca antes las claves de la arquitectura.El arquitecto David Ferrer nos acompaña en estas páginas a lo largo de un itinerario lleno de etapas fascinantes: la civilización griega con los primeros edificios de nuestra cultura, las portentosas construcciones romanas, las catedrales góticas, el clasicismo renacentista, el ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Un recorrido fascinante y extraordinariamente ilustrado que explica como nunca antes las claves de la arquitectura.El arquitecto David Ferrer nos acompaña en estas páginas a lo largo de un itinerario lleno de etapas fascinantes: la civilización griega con los primeros edificios de nuestra cultura, las portentosas construcciones romanas, las catedrales góticas, el clasicismo renacentista, el
... En savoir plus
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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
... En savoir plus
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Waterfront Manhattan

From Henry Hudson to the High Line

par Kurt C. Schlichting ...

Lu par Joel Richards ...

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7 heure 44 min

For hundreds of years, the shorefront of Manhattan Island served as the country's center of trade, shipping, and commerce. With its maritime links across the oceans, along the Atlantic coast, and inland to the Midwest and New England, Manhattan became a global city and home to the world's busiest port. It was a world of docks, ships, tugboats, and ferries, filled with cargo and freight, a place ... En savoir plus

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For hundreds of years, the shorefront of Manhattan Island served as the country's center of trade, shipping, and commerce. With its maritime links across the oceans, along the Atlantic coast, and inland to the Midwest and New England, Manhattan became a global city and home to the world's busiest port. It was a world of docks, ships, tugboats, and ferries, filled with cargo and freight, a place
... En savoir plus
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Radical Technologies

The Design of Everyday Life

par Adam Greenfield ...

Lu par Michael Butler Murray ...

Version Longue

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
... En savoir plus
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Architecture Of Segregation

The Hierarchy of Spaces and Places

par Jerel McCants ...

Lu par Jerel McCants ...

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9 heure 41 min

Architecture of Segregation examines the powerful role architecture and the built environment have played in shaping systems of racial, ethnic, and social division throughout history. Through a comprehensive analysis spanning Indigenous displacement, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, apartheid, the Holocaust, segregation-era America, and other historical examples, author Jerel McCants reveals how ... En savoir plus

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Architecture of Segregation examines the powerful role architecture and the built environment have played in shaping systems of racial, ethnic, and social division throughout history. Through a comprehensive analysis spanning Indigenous displacement, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, apartheid, the Holocaust, segregation-era America, and other historical examples, author Jerel McCants reveals how
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Stealing Home

Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between

par Eric Nusbaum ...

Lu par David Owen Nelson ...

Version Longue

8 heure 37 min

The "scrupulously detailed" (Los Angeles Times) story of how the fight to build Dodgers Stadium, and transform Los Angeles into a big league city, came at the cost of everyday AngelenosDodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant Mexican American communities. In the early 1950s, ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

The "scrupulously detailed" (Los Angeles Times) story of how the fight to build Dodgers Stadium, and transform Los Angeles into a big league city, came at the cost of everyday AngelenosDodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant Mexican American communities. In the early 1950s,
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The Imperfect City

Design, Serendipity, and the Real Life of Cities

par Paul Goldberger ...

Lu par Paul Goldberger ...

Version Longue

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
... En savoir plus
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Rising Up

The Radical Transformation of Urban Design

par Jorge Montgomery, Charles Almazán ...

Lu par Josh Wellington ...

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3 heure 50 min

Rising Up: The Radical Transformation of Urban DesignHave you ever questioned the design of the urban landscape around you, wondering if there's a better way to create spaces that truly uplift communities? Are you eager to be part of a movement that redefines urban design, asking yourself:How can we revolutionize urban spaces to foster community, sustainability, and well-being?What innovative ... En savoir plus

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Rising Up: The Radical Transformation of Urban DesignHave you ever questioned the design of the urban landscape around you, wondering if there's a better way to create spaces that truly uplift communities? Are you eager to be part of a movement that redefines urban design, asking yourself:How can we revolutionize urban spaces to foster community, sustainability, and well-being?What innovative
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Soul of a City, The

Deep Dives into Urban Culture

par T.J. Ravenscroft ...

Lu par Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Version Longue

1 heures

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the heart and soul of urban life with "The Soul of a City: Deep Dives into Urban Culture" by T.J. Ravenscroft. This compelling exploration transcends conventional boundaries to examine the intricate tapestry of human interactions within the built environment. Ravenscroft navigates the dynamic interplay between social, economic, and political ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the heart and soul of urban life with "The Soul of a City: Deep Dives into Urban Culture" by T.J. Ravenscroft. This compelling exploration transcends conventional boundaries to examine the intricate tapestry of human interactions within the built environment. Ravenscroft navigates the dynamic interplay between social, economic, and political
... En savoir plus
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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

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

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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Wild Cities

Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle

par Chris Fitch ...

Lu 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

$30.99 CAD

'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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Manifesto for the Revitalisation of Cities

A Solution to Portugal's Housing Crisis

par Miguel Rebelo ...

Lu par Miguel Rebelo ...

Version Abrégée

51 min

The housing crisis in Portugal serves to illustrate a problem that has implications beyond the borders of the country, shedding light on challenges that are faced by major European and global cities. The rise in housing prices, driven by real estate speculation, the growth of tourism and the influx of foreign investment, has made it increasingly challenging for many in the population, especially ... En savoir plus

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The housing crisis in Portugal serves to illustrate a problem that has implications beyond the borders of the country, shedding light on challenges that are faced by major European and global cities. The rise in housing prices, driven by real estate speculation, the growth of tourism and the influx of foreign investment, has made it increasingly challenging for many in the population, especially
... En savoir plus
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Streets for People: Redesigning Urban Spaces for Walkability in Car-Free Cities

par S Williams ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Version Longue

2 heure 7 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era of rapid urbanization and growing environmental concerns, the movement toward car-free cities is gaining momentum as a transformative solution for modern urban living. This book dives deep into the principles of walkable urban spaces , offering a comprehensive guide to creating pedestrian-friendly design that prioritizes people over vehicles. ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era of rapid urbanization and growing environmental concerns, the movement toward car-free cities is gaining momentum as a transformative solution for modern urban living. This book dives deep into the principles of walkable urban spaces , offering a comprehensive guide to creating pedestrian-friendly design that prioritizes people over vehicles.
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Une brève histoire des catacombes de Paris : La cité des morts sous les rues

par Modeste Loriot ...

Lu 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
... En savoir plus
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Smart Cities

par Germaine Halegoua ...

Lu par Wendy Tremont King ...

Collections series MIT Press Essential Knowledge
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5 heure 33 min

Over the past ten years, urban planners, technology companies, and governments have promoted smart cities with a somewhat utopian vision of urban life made knowable and manageable through data collection and analysis. Emerging smart cities have become both crucibles and showrooms for the practical application of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and the integration of big data into everyday ... En savoir plus

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Over the past ten years, urban planners, technology companies, and governments have promoted smart cities with a somewhat utopian vision of urban life made knowable and manageable through data collection and analysis. Emerging smart cities have become both crucibles and showrooms for the practical application of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and the integration of big data into everyday
... En savoir plus
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Town Planning in Practice

par Raymond Unwin ...

Lu par Mark Tester ...

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7 heure 6 min

Raymond Unwin was a prominent architect and engineer from the late 19th and early 20th century. He helped popularize the Arts and Crafts movement and was one of the first English voices in the town planning movement. Town Planning in Practice was published in 1909 and still resonates with planners and urban designers today. It reflects on discussions that are still happening to this day including ... En savoir plus

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Raymond Unwin was a prominent architect and engineer from the late 19th and early 20th century. He helped popularize the Arts and Crafts movement and was one of the first English voices in the town planning movement. Town Planning in Practice was published in 1909 and still resonates with planners and urban designers today. It reflects on discussions that are still happening to this day including
... En savoir plus

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