《American urban architecture: catalysts in the design of citi》是一本圖書，作者是Wayne Attoe
基本介紹
- 外文名：American urban architecture: catalysts in the design of citi
- 作者：Wayne Attoe
- 出版時間：1992年11月24日
- 頁數：208 頁
- ISBN：9780520081055
- 裝幀：平裝
- 原作品：Wayne Attoe, Donn Logan
內容簡介
Conceiving of urban design in terms of architectural actions and reactions, Attoe and Logan propose a theory of "catalytic architecture" better suited to specifically American circumstances than the largely European models developed in the last thirty years for the remaking of cities. After exploring instances of failed attempts to impose European visions on American cities, th...(展開全部) Conceiving of urban design in terms of architectural actions and reactions, Attoe and Logan propose a theory of "catalytic architecture" better suited to specifically American circumstances than the largely European models developed in the last thirty years for the remaking of cities. After exploring instances of failed attempts to impose European visions on American cities, the authors examine urban design successes that illustrate the principles and goals of catalytic architecture. With a series of case studies they characterize urban design as a controlled evolution, one that must also be strategic, responding to existing elements and guiding those that follow. The authors argue that the failure of American cities to control and guide the energies released in urban development can be prevented by "design guidance". From their own combined experience as urban architects and scholars, they provide a taxonomy of methods to guide urban design toward higher standards and better results.
