NEWS BOOK
The Handbook of Urban Morphology
The Handbook of Urban Morphology (Wiley 2017) by Karl Kropf, senior lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, brings together theory, practice, and logic from architecture, planning, geography, archaeology and anthropology in an effort to “deepen our understanding of the build environment as a diverse, complex structure that is the product of ongoing social processes.” Using cases from across the globe, Kropf, also of urban design consultancy Built Form Resource has provided a detailed to employing morphology in urban planning, with step-by-step instructions to solving complex problems. The book demonstrates a cross-pollination of fields, “combining academic research in urban morphology and practice in urban design with the aim of using insights from one to improve the other”. The Handbook is divided into three parts – Principles, Methods (including case studies), and Applications, which reviews different applications of urban morphology.
Kropf concludes by stating that the built environment can be considered as a “quasi-natural phenomenon”, sitting between empirical and cultural understanding. He recommends continuing to extend understanding from both viewpoints.
EVENT
Metals in focus at Materials for Architecture
A wide spectrum of metals will be put under the microscope at Materials for Architecture, the highly focused 2018 conference and exhibition, taking place from 25-26 April at the ILEC Conference Centre, London. As part of a packed speaker lineup looking at key
construction materials in practice, thought leaders will analyse metals’ use in structures, envelope, facades and finishes. This will help to bolster best practice, demystify problems, and advance the cutting-edge of specification and technology. Conference highlights include: ‘The compelling sustainability
case for aluminium in architecture’ will see Professor Michael Stacey of Michael Stacey Architects outline the benefits for architects, on sustainability and durability grounds. Copper innovation expert Graeme Bell of Aurubis will cover
‘Advanced architectural approaches’ in both copper and copper alloys for facades in his talk at Materials for Architecture. Also Jan Lukaszewski of ALFED (The Aluminium Federation) will offer a technical perspective on how alumninium can enhance durability. Lastly, Jonathan Lowy, of VM Zinc, will look at zinc’s timeless aesthetics. Register to attend at
www.materialsforarchitecture.com
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