School Builders Eleanor Curtis by Eleanor Curtis 9780471623779, 0471623776 instant download after payment.

An exhaustive and invaluable source for the practising architect who is looking for an informative and inspirational tool for the design of school buildings.Architects designing school buildings within an ever-changing approach to education must handle with sensitivity the balance between functional spaces - those for growth and play and those for disciplined learning and orderly behaviour.This book presents a series of contemporary case studies of primary and elementary through to high schools. It reflects educational philosophies and needs, as well as cultural and climatic considerations across the world.Key Features:An invaluable source of inspiration which brings successful solutions to the dilemmas faced by influential architects around the globe. Includes examples from Richard Meier, Miralles, Zvi Hecker, Richard Rogers and Renzo PianoShowcases a comprehensive international selection of styles of school buildingsContains plans, illustrations, drawings and many full colour photographs which make this a practical and visual reference for practising architectsOther titles available in the Wiley-Academy 'Builders' series:[Theatre Builders] ISBN: 1-854-90450-7[Library Builders] ISBN: 0-471-97735-7[Church Builders] ISBN: 0-471-97755-1[Monument Builders] ISBN: 0-471-98368-3[Airport Builders] ISBN: 0-471-98445-0[Bank Builders] ISBN: 0-471-85359-3[Cinema Builders] ISBN: 0-471-49138-1[University Builders] ISBN: 0-471-98834-0[Bridge Builders] ISBN: 0-471-49786-X[Civic Builders] ISBN: 0-471-49876-9Future titles include:Theme Park Builders by Loraine Dearstyne FowlowHospital Builders by Tony MonkMuseum Builders II by Laura HourstonWinery Builders by Loraine Dearstyne FowlowOffice Builders by Katherine MacInnesCathedral Builders by Bianca Lepori