Housing and Dwelling

<p><em>Housing and Dwelling</em> collects the best in recent scholarly and philosophical writings that bear upon the history of domestic architecture in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Lane combines exemplary readings that focus on and examine the issues involved in the study of domestic architecture taken from an innovative and informed combination of philosophy history social science art literature and architectural writings. Uniquely the readings underline the point of view of the user of a dwelling and assess the impact of varying uses on the evolution of domestic architecture.</p><p>This book is a valuable asset for students scholars and designers alike exploring the extraordinary variety of methods interpretations and source materials now available in this important field. For students it opens windows on the many aspects of domestic architecture. For scholars it introduces new interdisciplinary points of view and suggests directions for further research. It acquaints practising architects in the field of housing design with history and methods and offers directions for future design possibilities. </p>