Dean Hawkes (Books)

Dean Hawkes Books

Dean Hawkes is a Professor of Design at Cardiff University, with extensive publications on sustainable building. His work explores the creation of structures that harmonize with the environment while providing functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Hawkes investigates the interplay between buildings and their surroundings, aiming to design architecture that minimizes its ecological footprint. His contributions to the field emphasize the significance of environmental responsibility in architectural design.

The Environmental Imagination

Technics and Poetics of the Architectural Environment

282 pages
10 hours of reading

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of significant figures in environmental studies from the nineteenth to the twenty-first centuries, integrating new research and recent scholarship. It highlights the evolution of thought and practice in the field, providing insights into how these contributions shape contemporary understanding of environmental issues. This revised edition enhances the discourse with updated information and perspectives, making it a valuable resource for those interested in environmental studies and its historical context.