Volume housing
Language: English Series: Architects` Journal ; 186(35) 2 September 1987, 61-66Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: A series of articles which examine aspects of volume housing . The rules of the game. Looks at changes and trends in the industry, problems with the rising cost of building land , its location and the emphasis on urban sites.(5)Urban designs. Outlines the problems confronting designers who find it difficult to design acceptable forms of building to fit urban environments.(6) Creating opportunities. Considers opportunities which can exist in the creative development of urban housing.(5) Urban development. Argues that development controllers should recognise the importance of development control and that designers should be encouraged to produce buildings with urban character.(4) A future for housing. The final article concludes with a look at the role of the highway engineer, the future of volume housing and an examination of three waterside schemes .(7)| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS38279 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 9731-1001 |
A series of articles which examine aspects of volume housing . The rules of the game. Looks at changes and trends in the industry, problems with the rising cost of building land , its location and the emphasis on urban sites.(5)Urban designs. Outlines the problems confronting designers who find it difficult to design acceptable forms of building to fit urban environments.(6) Creating opportunities. Considers opportunities which can exist in the creative development of urban housing.(5) Urban development. Argues that development controllers should recognise the importance of development control and that designers should be encouraged to produce buildings with urban character.(4) A future for housing. The final article concludes with a look at the role of the highway engineer, the future of volume housing and an examination of three waterside schemes .(7)