Architecture: The Built Environment

This group is for those who wish to discover and discuss the built environment around us. There is no particular focus for this group other than Architecture. We will be looking at different architecture design theories, theories on urbanism and city planning as well as design critiques.

This group is open to everyone and anyone who is interested in this topic.

Everyone is encouraged to make book suggestions and share their own personal opinions and experiences.

Currently Reading

The Architecture of Happiness

Alain de Botton

Start date: March 1, 2016

Finish date: March 31, 2016

Why we're reading this: This book discusses the different influences that the built environment has on the people who experience …more
[close] This book discusses the different influences that the built environment has on the people who experience it. Explaining some of the psychological effects of architectural styles throughout history.

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The Invention of Brownstone Brooklyn: Gentrification and the Search for Authenticity in Postwar N...

Suleiman Osman

Start date: March 1, 2016

Finish date: March 31, 2016

Discussion: Gentrification

Why we're reading this: This book talks about the history of gentrification in Brooklyn. Exploring how this is a process that beg…more
[close] This book talks about the history of gentrification in Brooklyn. Exploring how this is a process that began as early at the late 1800's and how it was popularized and solidified as an idea in the 1960's. This book gives insight in to the different dynamics of gentrification.

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