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Routledge - Hans van der Laan's Instruments of Thought

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Explore the profound intellectual contributions of Dutch architect and Benedictine monk Hans van der Laan. This Routledge publication examines how artifacts meet human physical, cognitive, and social needs through specific design strategies. The text introduces three interconnected lines of thought that form his core instruments of thought. Readers will learn about his search for a theory of architecture and his development of the Plastic Number, a three-dimensional system of proportions. Additionally, the book explores his concept of analogy as a primary driver of human thinking. This work provides a deep look into the methods used to address complex human requirements through architectural and cognitive frameworks.

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This Routledge book examines the architectural and cognitive theories of Hans van der Laan.

Learn about the Plastic Number, a unique three-dimensional system of proportions developed by van der Laan.

The text explores the concept of analogy as a fundamental driver of human thinking processes.

Discover how van der Laan addressed human physical, social, and cognitive needs through design.

Gain insight into the search for a comprehensive theory of architecture within this collection of ideas.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
26 July 2024
Listed Since
22 December 2023

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