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Routledge - Design for Fragility: 13 Stories of Architects

Name: Routledge - Design for Fragility: 13 Stories of Architects
Brand: Routledge
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Design for Fragility: 13 Stories of Humanitarian Architects by Routledge addresses the urgent need for architects to respond to the design and planning challenges of rebuilding cities and landscapes. As civil conflict, political instability, and poverty continue to displace nearly 100 million people worldwide, the role of the architect becomes more significant than ever. This book explores how professionals can work alongside disaster and development experts to rebuild in the aftermath of major crises. It covers a wide range of scenarios including floods, fires, earthquakes, typhoons, and other disasters. For architects, planners, and landscape architects, this collection provides insight into working within environments shaped by both natural and man-made destruction. Whether you are studying urban planning or working in disaster relief, these stories provide a look at the practical realities of rebuilding in unstable regions. The text examines the human and physical costs of global crises and how design can assist in the recovery of destroyed landscapes and communities.

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Addresses the urgent need for architects to respond to rebuilding challenges in cities and landscapes destroyed by conflict and poverty.

Explores the role of architects and planners in working with disaster and development professionals during recovery efforts.

Covers diverse crisis scenarios including floods, fires, earthquakes, typhoons, and civil instability.

Provides insight into the design and planning requirements for regions facing displacement and political instability.

Offers a perspective on the human and physical costs of rebuilding after (un)natural disasters.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367555360
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Architects
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 December 2022
Listed Since: 30 June 2022

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