Product Description

Some of the most exciting architecture in the world can be found on university campuses. In Europe, America and the Far East, vice chancellors and their architects have, over several centuries, produced an extraordinary range of innovative buildings. This book has been written to highlight the importance of university architecture. It is intended as a guide to designers, to those who manage the estate we call the campus, and as an inspiration to students and academic staff. With nearly 40 per cent of school leavers attending university, the campus can influence the outlook of tomorrow's decision makers to the benefit of architecture and society at large.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1784741 in Books
• Published on: 2001-03-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Review
'It should be on the reading list of estates and vice-chancellor. The author is an enthusiast with an erudite and accessible manner, who dissects a huge subject area with chapters on mission, masterplan, sustainability, crime and politics.' - The Times Higher Educational Supplement

The author is an enthusiast with an erudite and accessible manner, who dissects a huge subject area with chapters on mission, masterplan, sustainability, crime and politics. - The Times Higher Educational Supplement

About the Author
DEGW, London, UK

Customer Reviews

a great book
The book was recomended to me by a leading project manager who used it in his ph.d degree. It has alwo been widely cited by architects and engineers in Norway's leading University. I used it in my master thesis and i truly enjoyed the somewhat pragmatic angle of the book.

I personally don't like heavy calcuations when it comes to projects. It all depends on the inputs. MTB gets down to the nitty-gritty. However, it's pretty tough reading, and it takes time to understand all the concepts.

I recomend this book, 5 star :)

Andreas Hoftun, M.Sc Civil Eningeering