Sydney School: Formative Moments in Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney

This book tracks developments at The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning since Leslie Wilkinson’s appointment as Australia’s first Chair in Architecture 100 years ago. From its important role in the development of then-new fields such as architectural science and computer-aided design, to its formative influence on the development of environmentally and socially sustainable design in Australia, and more.The story of an institution, with all its specificity, Sydney School reflects on broader developments in the education of architects, designers, and planners and the many specialisations that gather around these professions. The story told in these pages will appeal both to alumni of the school and to all interested in the history of education in architecture, design, and planning.
ISBN 9780994396655. Uro Publications. pb. 193 pages. 21.6 x 28 cm.
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