Open Building for Architects: Professional Knowledge for an Architecture of Everyday Environment

The Open Building approach is an internationally recognized approach to the design of buildings and building complexes that recognizes that both stability and change are realities to be managed in the contemporary built environment. It uses case studies of built projects to explain the approach and discuss important characteristics of the everyday built environment that it designs for. It also presents a key method for putting the approach into use and addresses questions such as how to design large projects for inevitable change, balance the demands of large projects for efficient implementation with the need for fine-grained decision-making control, separate design tasks, identify and share architectural themes, and use the approach to steward the earth's scarce resources and contribute to a circular economy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Open Building approach is a widely recognized methodology for designing buildings and complexes that draws inspiration from the natural growth and regeneration of the built environment. It acknowledges that stability and change are inherent aspects of the contemporary built environment that require careful management. Buildings, as dynamic entities, are not static during periods of stability or rapid social and technological transformations. They require continuous adaptations to maintain their attractiveness, safety, and value.

This book explores the Open Building approach through case studies of built projects from various parts of the world. It elucidates the key principles and characteristics of the everyday built environment that the Open Building approach aims to design for. It also presents a practical method for implementing the approach, addressing critical questions such as designing for inevitable change, balancing the demands of large projects with decision-making control, separating design tasks for long-lasting and mutable components, identifying and sharing architectural themes, and leveraging the Open Building approach to promote sustainability and contribute to a circular economy.

For practitioners, investors, developers, regulators, builders, product manufacturers, and educators interested in understanding the significance of the Open Building approach and its practical applications, this book serves as a valuable resource. It provides insights into why the Open Building approach matters and offers practical guidance on how to practice it effectively. By adopting the principles and practices outlined in this book, individuals and organizations can create buildings and complexes that are resilient, adaptable, and sustainable, contributing to a better future for both the built environment and society as a whole.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032152141