Decoding Theoryspeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Theory

Enn Ots

ISBN 10: 0415778301 / ISBN 13: 9780415778305

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2010

About this Item

The unique language used in architectural theory, in either speech or writing, can appear daunting and confusing, particularly to new architectural students. This title offers information about the specialized language of contemporary design for the next generation of thinkers, architects and design leaders. Num Pages: 240 pages, 84 black & white halftones, 9 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AMA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 332. . 2010. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Decoding Theoryspeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Theory
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415778301
• ISBN 13: 9780415778305
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Existentialism; Urbanism; Aporia; Deontic; Tabula Rasa; Hyperspace; Heterotopia; Metareality; Structuralism…

What does it all mean?

The unique language used in architectural theory – both in speech and writing – can appear daunting and confusing, particularly to new architectural students.

Decoding Theoryspeak provides an accessible guide to the specialized language of contemporary design for the next generation of thinkers, architects and design leaders. It includes:

• definitions of over 200 terms
• clear cross-references
• illustrations throughout.

It is an essential pocket-sized resource for students and practitioners alike.

About the Author

Enn Ots is a practicing architect and teacher with 40 years of theoryspeak experience. Since 1979 he has been an associate professor at the Florida A&M University School of Architecture while maintaining an architectural practice. He conducts design/build workshops, as well as teaching theory and undergraduate design studio. Prior to 1979, he was an architectural researcher and designer in Winnipeg and Toronto, Canada.