Human settlements : formulations and (re)calibrations

Shannon, Kelly., Bruno de Meulder; Viviana d'aurea et al.

ISBN 10: 9085068290 / ISBN 13: 9789085068297

Published by Amsterdam, SUN Architecture, 2010

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Folded stiff wrappers (softcover), 171 p. : illustrations (also in color) ; 23x23 cm. Very good/fine, clean, unmarked.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human settlements : formulations and (re)calibrations
• Publisher: Amsterdam, SUN Architecture
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9085068290
• ISBN 13: 9789085068297
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture

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Synopsis

The second part in the Urban Fascicles Series, Human Settlements provides a deep exploration of the architectural, town and urban planning aspects of human settlements. Both historical examples from 19601980 and contemporary examples post-1990, are analysed. Examples have been drawn from all over the world and include: the KTT Housing project in Hanoi; the Candillis plan, Chad; Sri Lankan villages that have arisen in the aftermath of the Tsunami; Nahr el Baret a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon; and, the Favela Barrio in Rio de Janeiro. Contributors for UFO2 include: Ahmed Zaib Khan Mahsud, Herman Hertzberger, Benoit Legrand, Shigeru Ban and Ismael Sheikh Hasan.