History of Construction Cultures: Proceedings of the 7th International Congress on Construction History (7ICCH 2021), July 12-16, 2021, Lisbon, Portugal

The study of construction history is crucial for understanding how different cultures perceive and experience everyday building activities. History of Construction Cultures, a critical and indispensable work, presents presentations from the 7ICCH, organized by the Sociedade Portuguesa de Estudos de História da Construção, covering various themes and advancing theory and practical case studies. It is of interest to scholars, students, historians, architects, engineers, contractors, and professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1584 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Construction history is a crucial field of study as it shapes our understanding of the path towards a sustainable future for humanity. This field encompasses the examination of how different cultures perceive and engage in everyday building activities, spanning from ancient times to the present day and across various parts of the world.

The book "History of Construction Cultures" is a vital and indispensable contribution to this field. It brings together presentations from the 7ICCH – Seventh International Congress on Construction History, which was held in Lisbon, Portugal, from July 12 to 16, 2021. The congress was organized by the Sociedade Portuguesa de Estudos de História da Construção (Portuguese Society for Construction History Studies – SPEHC), the Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon, its Research Centre (CIAUD), and the College of Social and Human Sciences of the NOVA University of Lisbon (NOVA FCSH).

The contributions in this book cover a wide range of topics within construction history, including cultural translation, epistemological issues, building actors, building materials, construction processes, building services, and techniques. They also delve into structural theory and analysis, political, social, and economic aspects, knowledge transfer, and cultural translation of construction cultures.

The papers presented at the thematic sessions of the congress aimed to address significant historical periods and regions of the globe, opening up new avenues for construction history research. This book will be of immense interest to scholars and students in the field, as well as anyone passionate about understanding the role of construction in shaping our world.

In conclusion, the study of construction history is more relevant than ever before, and "History of Construction Cultures" is a valuable resource that contributes to our understanding of the past and the possibilities for the future. By exploring the diverse perspectives and experiences of different cultures, we can gain insights into the ways in which construction has shaped our societies and cultures, and work towards building a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Weight: 3302g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032001999