"Pelli focuses on the unique position of architecture among the arts. He analyzes eight "connections" that influence both the artistic and practical aspects of architecture: time, construction, place, purpose, culture, design process, constituency, and oneself. Pelli discusses each connection, drawing on historic and contemporary examples, and then turns to first-person commentary, illustrating his experiences with his own buildings and projects, including such important buildings as Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (the world's tallest buildings), the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, and Washington National Airport."--Jacket.

"How have faster modes of communication and travel caused us to rethink traditional notions of place and identity? Must we inhabit architecture in order to identify ourselves, or do new notions of identity render architecture inconsequential? Inhabiting Identity challenges the notion of habitation as fixed and defined and seeks to engage its dynamic, transformative, and mutable qualities." "Inhabiting Identity exhibits the work of six up-and-coming architects who have investigated these issues. Their work not only challenges our sense of habitation but teaches us to think beyond the normal and the mundane. By making use of unusual materials while maintaining creative ideas, they investigate the role of modern technology in our daily lives."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

This exam and study guide tests-and fosters-ownership of concepts in building systems, with an emphasis on the content stressed in the Architect Registration Examination (A.R.E.) Building Systems component. It is designed as a study tool, learning exercise, and confidence-builder. Questions are not reading comprehension devices that follow lessons, but rather opportunities to introduce a topic.Your time is valuable so this study guide does not treat all content that might appear on the exam equally. Rather it weights content by (1) its importance in the A.R.E. exam, and (2) its usefulness to the career of an architect. It further weights the content based on its "yield." In other words, memorizing the entire plumbing code will certainly help you on the A.R.E. exam, but it is certainly not the most efficient means of studying for it.

An award-winning illustrator ("Along a Long Road") paints a colorful portrait of a young boy and his architect grandfather, both named Frank, and their visit the The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Full color.

Six of America's most exciting new architecture talents, winners of the annual Architectural League contest, present provocative and innovative concepts that show how good design respects and enhances the environment.

No matter where you are in the ARE process, you will benefit from this book. From deciding if taking the ARE is the right path for you to figuring out what to do after you've passed, How to Pass the ARE will give valuable information to help you move through the AREs towards becoming a Licensed Architect. In 120 pages, How to Pass the Architecture Registration Exam, takes a thorough look at the following topics: What the ARE is and how to wrap your head around it. Is taking the ARE even right for you? How to use all the study material. Dealing with failure. How to mentally think about the ARE. Understanding how you learn. How to break down multiple choice questions. Things to consider on testing day. How to survive the long-haul commitment of getting through 7 exams. Finishing the process and becoming licensed. If you're working full-time and trying to figure out how to fit the exam into your busy schedule, this book is DEFINITELY for you. Not only does How to Pass the ARE provide a realistic approach to taking and completing the ARE while working full-time, it also serves as a one-stop resource for real-life, practical guidance. Best of all, your investment in "How to Pass the ARE" will pay for itself many times over. Sure, there is a ton of free ARE information available out there. Halfway through my ARE's I started to realize that my time would be my most valuable resource. I guarantee that no other single resource will save you as much time as getting the comprehensive, experienced-based knowledge you need-all written by someone who has actually taken the exam and all in one place! But, you don't have to take my word for it. If you purchase How to Pass the ARE and feel that it provided you no value, I will issue a full refund-and apologize for wasting your time. Good luck on your journey toward becoming a Licensed Architect.

WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL YOUNG ARCHITECTS FORUM COMPETITION PRESENT THEIR WORK

New Edition: Updated with New NCARB approvals PPI's ARE 5.0 Exam Review Second Edition by David Kent Ballast with Steven E. O'Hara offers a complete review of all exam objectives covered in ARE 5.0's six divisions. The second edition has been thoroughly revised with over 100 new sections to cover each exam objective in complete detail. ARE 5.0 Exam Review features include: New NCARB approvals and updated content for a more thorough review of ARE exam objectives New interior color design helps you navigate by exam division Review every exam objective in all six divisions Hundreds of tables of and figures to facilitate referencing and problem solving ARE 5.0 Exam Divisions Covered: Practice Management Project Management Programming & Analysis Project Planning & Design Project Development & Documentation Construction & Evaluation

The architects, selected by the Architectural League of New York in their annual Young Architects Competition, present forward-thinking projects that imagine an effective role for architecture in the years to come. -- back cover.