Decoding Theoryspeak - An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Theory (Electronic book text)

Existentialism; Urbanism; Aporia; Deontic; Tabula Rasa; Hyperspace; Heterotopia; Metareality; Structuralism...

Navigating the way through the barrage of unique terminology used in architectural theory can seem like a daunting task, particularly to new architectural students.

Decoding Theoryspeak provides an accessible guide to the specialized language of contemporary design for the next generation of thinkers, architects and design leaders.

An essential pocket sized resource, this book is clearly cross-referenced and illustrated throughout, providing coherent definitions of over 200 terms. Crucial reading for students and practitioners alike.