The Yale Building Project: The First 40 Years
The Yale Building Project: The First 40 Years chronicles a Yale architecture program in which graduate students have designed and built projects for community clients since 1967. Its essays and project documentation may suit readers interested in architectural education, design-build work, and community planning.
At a glance
- Covers the Yale Building Project, begun in 1967, through its first 40 years.
- Combines documentation of student-built projects with essays about the program's historical context.
- Examples described include community centers, a health clinic, pavilions, recreation structures, and affordable housing.
Reference price: $45.00
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Pros
- Pairs project documentation with historical essays, offering more context than a project-only survey.
- The subject spans community-based design-build work in several settings, from rural Appalachia to New Haven.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | The Yale School of Architecture |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 1, 2007 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0300123167 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0300123166 |
| Dimensions | 11.1 x 8.45 x 0.97 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 2.6 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Architecture students and educators studying design-build teaching.
- Architects, historians, and community planners interested in community-based projects.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
It documents projects from the Yale Building Project and includes essays placing the program in historical context.
What kinds of projects are discussed?
The listing describes community centers, a health clinic, pavilions, recreational structures, and affordable housing.
How extensive is the book?
The listed edition is illustrated and has 272 pages.
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