Bibliograph

Frank Lloyd Wright natural design, organic architecture : lessons for building green from an American original, photographs by Alan Weintraub ; text by Alan Hess

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Frank Lloyd Wright natural design, organic architecture : lessons for building green from an American original, photographs by Alan Weintraub ; text by Alan Hess

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Frank Lloyd Wright natural design

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

812501380

Responsibility statement

photographs by Alan Weintraub ; text by Alan Hess

Sub title

organic architecture : lessons for building green from an American original

Summary

Frank Lloyd Wright was an innovator of eco-sensitive design generations ahead of his time. An architect and designer of far-reaching vision, he anticipated many of the hallmarks of today's green movement"An unsung prophet of today's green movement in architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright was an innovator of eco-sensitive design generations ahead of his time. An architect and designer of far-reaching vision, it is not surprising that Frank Lloyd Wright anticipated many of the hallmarks of today's green movement. Across his work--which stands upon a philosophy Wright termed 'organic'--widespread evidence is seen of a refined sensitivity to environment, to social organization as impacted by buildings, and to sustainable and sensible use of space. The desire to work and live with nature to create livable homes and cities is an ongoing theme of American architecture and planning. This book explores Wright's lessons on how climate, sustainability, sunlight, modern technology, local materials, and passive environmental controls can become the inspiration for excellent design, and highlights a selection of Wright's buildings to show how he dealt with these issues. The book is organized by the green concepts Wright used--including passive solar design and the use of thermal massing, passive berm insulation, environmentally sensitive landscaping, passive ventilation systems, passive natural light, and intelligent and artful adaptation of technology--with examples from different houses. It shows how Wright evolved certain ideas that continue to spur discussions of green architecture design today."--Publisher description

Table Of Contents

At home with nature -- A natural touch : real materials in a high-tech age -- Radiant rooms -- The architecture of light -- Harnessing the zephyrs -- The living city -- Build it yourself

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Natural design, organic architecture

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