Book contents
- A Philosopher Looks at Architecture
- A Philosopher Looks at
- A Philosopher Looks at Architecture
- Copyright page
- Contents
- List of Figures
- Introduction
- 1 Good Construction, Functionality, and Aesthetic Appeal
- 2 The Meaning of Beauty
- 3 Multiplicity of Meaning in Twentieth-Century Theories
- 4 Words and Works
- 5 Looking Forward
- Notes
- Index
5 - Looking Forward
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 May 2021
Book contents
- A Philosopher Looks at Architecture
- A Philosopher Looks at
- A Philosopher Looks at Architecture
- Copyright page
- Contents
- List of Figures
- Introduction
- 1 Good Construction, Functionality, and Aesthetic Appeal
- 2 The Meaning of Beauty
- 3 Multiplicity of Meaning in Twentieth-Century Theories
- 4 Words and Works
- 5 Looking Forward
- Notes
- Index
Summary
This chapter considers the challenges facing contemporary architecture from factors including the economy, climate change, and social justice within the practice of architecture as well as within wider society. It discusses ways in which architects are meeting these challenges through adaptive reuse, sustainable construction, and innovations in planning and housing.
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- A Philosopher Looks at Architecture , pp. 163 - 180Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021