The American Architect From The Colonial Era To The Present

Author : Cecil D. Elliott
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002-11-13
Category : Art
ISBN : 0786413913

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The American Architect from the Colonial Era to the Present by Cecil D. Elliott Pdf

The later Colonial era saw a need to replace the buildings hurriedly assembled by earlier colonists, but competent builders were difficult to find. Capable housewrights were usually well paid and many became respected and prosperous members of their communities, but craft apprenticeships and a gentlemanly taste were two of the primary requirements for becoming an architect. As the profession developed, architects in the Northeast initiated efforts to distinguish between their work and that of housewrights and builders. This work is a history of the development of architecture as a profession in the United States. It is divided into four chronological sections. Section One covers the beginnings in Colonial times before 1800 when there were no identifiable professionals. Section Two examines architecture from 1800 to the Civil War, a period during which the first architects appeared. Section Three considers the profession from the time of the Civil War to World War I and the strengthening of the profession's status. Section Four covers architecture since World War I up to the present. Each section discusses the training of architects, standards of practice, general management methods, information sources, minority participation, and other aspects of professional operation, with special attention given to the relationship between the profession's development and the social history of the periods.

Author : Mark Gelernter
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0719047277

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A History of American Architecture by Mark Gelernter Pdf

Why did the colonial Americans give over a significant part of their homes to a grand staircase? Why did the Victorians drape their buildings ornate decoration? And why did American buildings grow so tall in the last decades of the 19th century. This book explores the history of American architecture from prehistoric times to the present, explaining why characteristic architectural forms arose at particular times and in particular places.

Author : Keith Eggener
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004-07-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134399246

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American Architectural History by Keith Eggener Pdf

This major new text presents a collection of recent writings on architecture and urbanism in the United States, with topics ranging from colonial to contemporary times. In terms of content and scope, there is no collection, in or out of print, directly comparable to this one. The essays are drawn from the past twenty years' of publishing in the field, arranged chronologically from colonial to contemporary and accessible in thematic groupings, contextualized and introduced by Keith Eggener. Drawing together 24 illustrated essays by major and emerging scholars in the field, American Architectural History is a valuable resource for students of the history of American art, architecture, urbanism, and material culture.

Author : Robin Langley Sommer
Publisher : World Publications (MA)
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1572152591

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American Architecture by Robin Langley Sommer Pdf

Author : Leland M. Roth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780429973833

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American Architecture by Leland M. Roth Pdf

More than fifteen years after the success of the first edition, this sweeping introduction to the history of architecture in the United States is now a fully revised guide to the major developments that shaped the environment from the first Americans to the present, from the everyday vernacular to the high style of aspiration. Eleven chronologically organized chapters chart the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped the growth and development of American towns, cities, and suburbs, while providing full description, analysis, and interpretation of buildings and their architects. The second edition features an entirely new chapter detailing the green architecture movement and architectural trends in the 21st century. Further updates include an expanded section on Native American architecture and contemporary design by Native American architects, new discussions on architectural education and training, more examples of women architects and designers, and a thoroughly expanded glossary to help today's readers. The art program is expanded, including 640 black and white images and 62 new color images. Accessible and engaging, American Architecture continues to set the standard as a guide, study, and reference for those seeking to better understand the rich history of architecture in the United States.

Author : Merril D. Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1013 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440830280

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The World of the American Revolution [2 volumes] by Merril D. Smith Pdf

This two-volume set brings to life the daily thoughts and routines of men and women—rich and poor, of various cultures, religions, races, and beliefs—during a time of great political, social, economic, and legal turmoil. What was life really like for ordinary people during the American Revolution? What did they eat, wear, believe in, and think about? What did they do for fun? This encyclopedia explores the lives of men, women, and children—of European, Native American, and African descent—through the window of social, cultural, and material history. The two-volume set spans the period from 1774 to 1800, drawing on the most current research to illuminate people's emotional lives, interactions, opinions, views, beliefs, and intimate relationships, as well as connections between the individual and the greater world. The encyclopedia features more than 200 entries divided into topical sections, each dealing with a different aspect of cultural life—for example, Arts, Food and Drink, and Politics and Warfare. Each section opens with an introductory essay, followed by A–Z entries on various aspects of the subject area. Sidebars and primary documents enhance the learning experience. Targeting high school and college students, the title supports the American history core curriculum and the current emphasis on social history. Most importantly, its focus on the realities of daily life, rather than on dates and battles, will help students identify with and learn about this formative period of American history.

Author : George Barnett Johnston
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781350126848

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Assembling the Architect by George Barnett Johnston Pdf

Assembling the Architect explores the origins and history of architectural practice. It unravels the competing interests that historically have structured the field and cultivates a deeper understanding of the contemporary profession. Focusing on the period 1870 to 1920 when the foundations were being laid for the U.S. architectural profession that we recognize today, this study traces the formation and standardization of the fundamental relationships among architects, owners, and builders, as codified in the American Institute of Architects' very first Handbook of Architectural Practice. It reveals how these archetypal roles have always been fluid, each successfully redefining their own agency with respect to the others in the constantly-shifting political economy of building. Far from being a purely historical study, the book also sheds light on today's digitally-enabled profession. Contemporary architectural tools and disciplinary ideals continue to be shaped by the same fundamental tensions, and emergent modes of practice such as BIM (Building Information Modelling) and IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) represent the realization of programs and agendas that have been over a century in play. Essential reading for professional practice courses as a contextual and historical companion to the Handbook, Assembling the Architect provides a critical perspective of the profession that is fundamental to understanding current architectural practice.

Author : Leland M. Roth
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015020373992

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A Concise History of American Architecture by Leland M. Roth Pdf

Explores the factors and influences that have enriched American architecture throughout its development from colonial times to the present, covering houses, apartments, factories, and office buildings and the architects who designed them.

Author : James D. Kornwolf,Georgiana Wallis Kornwolf
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0801859867

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Architecture and Town Planning in Colonial North America by James D. Kornwolf,Georgiana Wallis Kornwolf Pdf

Incorporating more than 3,000 illustrations, Kornwolf's work conveys the full range of the colonial encounter with the continent's geography, from the high forms of architecture through formal landscape design and town planning. From these pages emerge the fine arts of environmental design, an understanding of the political and economic events that helped to determine settlement in North America, an appreciation of the various architectural and landscape forms that the settlers created, and an awareness of the diversity of the continent's geography and its peoples. Considering the humblest buildings along with the mansions of the wealthy and powerful, public buildings, forts, and churches, Kornwolf captures the true dynamism and diversity of colonial communities - their rivalries and frictions, their outlooks and attitudes - as they extended their hold on the land.

Author : Ine Wouters,Stephanie van de Voorde,Inge Bertels,Bernard Espion,Krista de Jonge,Denis Zastavni
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780429822643

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Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories, Volume 1 by Ine Wouters,Stephanie van de Voorde,Inge Bertels,Bernard Espion,Krista de Jonge,Denis Zastavni Pdf

Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories brings together the papers presented at the Sixth International Congress on Construction History (6ICCH, Brussels, Belgium, 9-13 July 2018). The contributions present the latest research in the field of construction history, covering themes such as: - Building actors - Building materials - The process of building - Structural theory and analysis - Building services and techniques - Socio-cultural aspects - Knowledge transfer - The discipline of Construction History The papers cover various types of buildings and structures, from ancient times to the 21st century, from all over the world. In addition, thematic papers address specific themes and highlight new directions in construction history research, fostering transnational and interdisciplinary collaboration. Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories is a must-have for academics, scientists, building conservators, architects, historians, engineers, designers, contractors and other professionals involved or interested in the field of construction history. This is volume 1 of the book set.

Author : Keith Eggener
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-07-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134399253

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American Architectural History by Keith Eggener Pdf

Offering some 30 essays, this volume concentrates on recent writings by historians of American architecture & urbanism. The essays are arranged chronologically from colonial to contemporary & accessible in thematic groupings.

Author : Ine Wouters,Stephanie van de Voorde,Inge Bertels,Bernard Espion,Krista de Jonge,Denis Zastavni
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 2134 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780429013614

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Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories by Ine Wouters,Stephanie van de Voorde,Inge Bertels,Bernard Espion,Krista de Jonge,Denis Zastavni Pdf

Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories brings together the papers presented at the Sixth International Congress on Construction History (6ICCH, Brussels, Belgium, 9-13 July 2018). The contributions present the latest research in the field of construction history, covering themes such as: - Building actors - Building materials - The process of building - Structural theory and analysis - Building services and techniques - Socio-cultural aspects - Knowledge transfer - The discipline of Construction History The papers cover various types of buildings and structures, from ancient times to the 21st century, from all over the world. In addition, thematic papers address specific themes and highlight new directions in construction history research, fostering transnational and interdisciplinary collaboration. Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories is a must-have for academics, scientists, building conservators, architects, historians, engineers, designers, contractors and other professionals involved or interested in the field of construction history.

Author : Otto Reinhold Eggers
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780486807997

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Sketches of Early American Architecture by Otto Reinhold Eggers Pdf

These 53 magnificent drawings by a distinguished architect recapture landmarks of colonial America. Originally published in 1922, Otto Reinhold Eggers' portfolio of pencil sketches depicts historic structures in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore as well as those of smaller towns in Connecticut, Virginia, and elsewhere. Images of churches, municipal structures, homes, and other architectural gems range from the majesty of St. Paul's Chapel, Manhattan's oldest surviving church, and the grandeur of George Washington's Mt. Vernon residence to a Dutch farmhouse in New Jersey and a Newport street lined with quaint eighteenth-century buildings. Otto Reinhold Eggers (1882 – 1964) was one of the architects of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D. C., and his seven-decade career in architecture included a 30-year association with John Russell Pope, first as a draftsman and eventually as a partner. Eggers' meticulously rendered sketches, photographic in their detail and effect, offer fascinating perspectives on some of America's architectural treasures. Extensive captions for each of the illustrations by William H. Crocker, editor of The American Architect, provide fascinating historical background.

Author : Peter L. Laurence
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000983333

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Histories of Architecture Education in the United States by Peter L. Laurence Pdf

Histories of Architecture Education in the United States is an edited collection focused on the professional evolution, experimental and enduring pedagogical approaches, and leading institutions of American architecture education. Beginning with the emergence of architecture as a profession in Philadelphia and ending with the early work, but unfinished international effort, of making room for women and people of color in positions of leadership in the field, this collection offers an important history of architecture education relevant to audiences both within and outside of the United States. Other themes include the relationship of professional organizations to educational institutions; the legacy of late nineteenth-century design concepts; the role of architectural history; educational changes and trans-Atlantic intellectual exchanges after WWII and the Cold War; the rise of the city and urban design in the architect’s consciousness; student protests and challenges to traditional architecture education; and the controversial appearance of environmental activism. This collection, in other words, provides a relevant history of the present, with topics of concern to all architects studying and working today.

Author : Janice Anderson
Publisher : Chartwell
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0785820914

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The Encyclopedia of North American Architecture by Janice Anderson Pdf

Looks at the history of North American architecture from colonial times to the present day.