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Welcome To Your World: How The Built Environment Shapes Our Lives
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One Of The Nations Chief Architecture Critics Reveals How The Environments We Build Profoundly Shape Our Feelings, Memories, And Wellbeing, And Argues That We Must Harness This Knowledge To Construct A World Better Suited To Human Experiencetaking Us On A Fascinating Journey Through Some Of The Worlds Best And Worst Landscapes, Buildings, And Cityscapes, Sarah Williams Goldhagen Draws From Recent Research In Cognitive Neuroscience And Psychology To Demonstrate How Peoples Experiences Of The Places They Build Are Central To Their Wellbeing, Their Physical Health, Their Communal And Social Lives, And Even Their Very Sense Of Themselves. From This Foundation, Goldhagen Presents A Powerful Case That Societies Must Use This Knowledge To Rethink What And How They Build: The World Needs Betterdesigned, Healthier Environments That Address The Complex Range Of Human Individual And Social Needs.By 2050 Americas Population Is Projected To Increase By Nearly Seventy Million People. This Will Necessitate A Vast Amount Of New Constructionalmost All In Urban Areasthat Will Dramatically Transform Our Existing Landscapes, Infrastructure, And Urban Areas. Going Forward, We Must Do Everything We Can To Prevent The Construction Of Exhausting, Overstimulating Environments And Enervating, Understimulating Ones. Buildings, Landscapes, And Cities Must Both Contain And Spark Associations Of Natural Light, Greenery, And Other Ways Of Being In Landscapes That Humans Have Evolved To Need And Expect. Fancy Exteriors And Dramatic Forms Are Never Enough, And May Not Even Be Necessary; Authentic Textures And Surfaces, And Careful, Wellexecuted Construction Details Are Just As Important.Erudite, Wise, Lucidly Written, And Beautifully Illustrated With More Than One Hundred Color Photographs, Welcome To Your World Is A Vital, Eyeopening Guide To The Spaces We Inhabit, Physically And Mentally, And A Clarion Call To Design For Human Experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Welcome to Your World'? A: 'Welcome to Your World' explores how the built environment impacts our feelings, memories, and overall well-being. The author argues that understanding this relationship is crucial for creating healthier, more human-centered spaces.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Welcome to Your World' is Sarah Williams Goldhagen, who is recognized as one of the nation's leading architecture critics.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Welcome to Your World' is available in a hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium look for your bookshelf.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Welcome to Your World'? A: The book contains a total of 384 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'Welcome to Your World' published? A: 'Welcome to Your World' was published on April 11, 2017.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Welcome to Your World' is offered in 'New' condition, ensuring that you receive a pristine copy.
- Q: Is there any visual content in the book? A: Yes, 'Welcome to Your World' is beautifully illustrated with more than one hundred color photographs, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'Welcome to Your World', offering the original insights from the author.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding urban development? A: 'Welcome to Your World' discusses the need for better-designed urban environments that cater to human health and social needs, especially in light of projected population growth.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for architects and urban planners? A: Absolutely, 'Welcome to Your World' provides valuable insights for architects and urban planners interested in designing spaces that enhance human experience and well-being.