Versatility and Vicissitude: Performance in Morpho-Ecological Design


  • ISBN13: 9780470516874
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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This third AD by the guest-editors of the highly successful Emergence and techniques and technologies in Morphogenetic Design titles shifts the morpho-ecological design project into the realm of performance. Whereas the dictionary definition of performance -to ‘carry out an action’ or ‘to fulfill a task’ – invokes a tired utilitarian debate, Hensel and Menges inject the meaning of the word ‘performance’ with an entirely new life. In this context, form is redefined n… More >>

Versatility and Vicissitude: Performance in Morpho-Ecological Design

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  1. #1 by Keith Berry on May 20, 2010 - 2:38 am

    This is the third issue of AD by by Michael Hensel and Achim Menges. It serves as a great followup focusing on the performative aspects of biomimetic/biomorphic design. Definitely worth a read.
    Rating: 5 / 5