Balbus; or, the future of architecture by Christian Augustus Barman

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75202.html.images 119 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75202.epub3.images 697 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75202.epub.images 697 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75202.epub.noimages 111 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75202.kf8.images 623 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75202.kindle.images 610 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75202.txt.utf-8 105 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/75202/pg75202-h.zip 646 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Barman, Christian Augustus, 1898-1980
LoC No. 27026968
Title Balbus; or, the future of architecture
Original Publication United Kingdom: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., Ltd., 1926.
Series Title To-day and to-morrow series
Note Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tim Lindell, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Balbus; or, the future of architecture" by Christian Augustus Barman is a critical examination of architecture and its relationship to societal changes, written in the early 20th century. The book navigates the evolving landscape of architectural design, highlighting the connections between social movements and architectural forms, as well as the implications of modern industrial practices on building styles. Its primary focus is on the impact of societal conditions on the future of architecture. In "Balbus," Barman articulates the ongoing transformation within architecture spurred by modernity, particularly emphasizing the emancipation of women and the adjustment to urban transportation demands. He argues that architecture must adapt to the rhythms of societal change, showcasing how buildings increasingly reflect the needs of their users rather than embodying artistic ideals of the past. The author discusses specific architectural trends, such as the emergence of open-plan designs in commercial buildings and the implications of zoning laws on urban architecture. Additionally, he critiques the notion that architectural beauty relies solely on materials or dimensions, insisting instead on the importance of internal space organization. Ultimately, Barman posits that the future of architecture will be shaped by these social dynamics, presenting a nuanced view of both the challenges and opportunities inherent in contemporary architectural practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Architecture
Category Text
EBook-No. 75202
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 758 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
iBiblio