{"product_id":"architecture-of-the-home-isbn-9780470847879","title":"Architecture of the Home","description":"Regardless of individual taste, some homes are indisputably more charged, have more atmosphere and are more welcoming than others. But what is it that gives them these qualities - and what steps can those involved in housing design and construction take to ensure that they are creating a positive environment for residents?\u003cbr\u003e The Architecture of the Home presents an analysis of non-measurable architectonic attributes that are indispensable to the quality of the home and are particularly important to the resident's perception of their dwelling. The attractive home, in which functional and practical aspects interact with aesthetic and sensual ones, is described in terms of seven fields of attributes: materials and detailing, axiality, enclosure, movement, spatial figures, daylight and organisation of spaces. Ola Nylander presents his detailed research in an engaging and accessible manner, and supports his argument through case studies of four apartment complexes, including interviews with residents and architects. The lessons learnt from this carefully chosen selection can be applied throughout the world in any field of housing, from the most affordable to the most luxurious.\u003cbr\u003e Far too many people are still condemned to live in homes that are unattractive and inhospitable, which can have a profound effect on their sense of wellbeing and self-worth. This book offers a straightforward approach to housing design which could make such negative environments a thing of the past. The Architecture of the Home equips architects, students of architecture, housing contractors, building consultants, housing companies, landlords and all other people interested in housing issues with the tools they need to make a healthy contribution to our living environment.  Preface\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e INTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e he Architectural Qualities of the Home\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Architecture of the Home\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measurable and Non-Measurable\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Purpose\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Definitions\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CONDUCTING ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Qualitative Research Methods\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Four Case Study Apartments\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Scientific Interpretation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Interviews\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e IDENTIFYING FIELDS OF ATTRIBUTES\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Materials and Detailing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appropriation and Care\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Axiality\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Axial Composition\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Enclosure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Historical Changes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Open and Closed Space\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Movement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Room Function and Movement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spatial Figure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e History\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design Systems\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Daylight\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Historical Development of Daylight in the Home\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Attributes of Daylight in the Home\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organisation of Spaces\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establishing Territory\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CASE STUDIES\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study Lindholmen\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Materials and Detailing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Axiality\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Enclosure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Movement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spatial Figure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Daylight\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organisation of Spaces\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study Stumholmen\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Materials and Detailing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Axiality\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Enclosure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Movement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spatial Figure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Daylight\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organisation of Spaces\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study Hestra\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Materials and Detailing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Axiality\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Enclosure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Movement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spatial Figure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Daylight\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organisation of Spaces\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study Norrköping\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Materials and Detailing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Axiality\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Enclosure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Movement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spatial Figure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Daylight\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organisation of Spaces\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e FIELDS OF ATTRIBUTES: A MORE DETAILED CHARACTERISATION\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Materials and Detailing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Axiality\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Enclosure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Movement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spatial Figure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Daylight\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organisation of Spaces\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e RESULTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Sense of Reality\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography OLA NYLANDER is an architect and member of the National Association of Swedish Architects, holds a PhD, and teaches at the School of Architecture at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden. He also works in the field of housing design.  Regardless of individual taste, some homes are indisputably more charged, have more atmosphere and are more welcoming than others. But what is it that gives them these qualities - and what steps can those involved in housing design and construction take to ensure that they are creating a positive environment for residents?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Architecture of the Home presents an analysis of non-measurable architectonic attributes that are indispensable to the quality of the home and are particularly important to the resident's perception of their dwelling. The attractive home, in which functional and practical aspects interact with aesthetic and sensual ones, is described in terms of seven fields of attributes: materials and detailing, axiality, enclosure, movement, spatial figures, daylight and organisation of spaces. Ola Nylander presents his detailed research in an engaging and accessible manner, and supports his argument through case studies of four apartment complexes, including interviews with residents and architects. The lessons learnt from this carefully chosen selection can be applied throughout the world in any field of housing, from the most affordable to the most luxurious.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Far too many people are still condemned to live in homes that are unattractive and inhospitable, which can have a profound effect on their sense of wellbeing and self-worth. This book offers a straightforward approach to housing design which could make such negative environments a thing of the past. The Architecture of the Home equips architects, students of architecture, housing contractors, building consultants, housing companies, landlords and all other people interested in housing issues with the tools they need to make a healthy contribution to our living environment.","brand":"Academy Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988760641765,"sku":"NP9780470847879","price":58.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470847879.jpg?v=1761781487","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/architecture-of-the-home-isbn-9780470847879","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}