{"title":"Eric Firley","description":"\u003cp\u003eEric Firley’s works explore the intersection of urban design and cultural expression, offering deep insights into how our environments shape social life. His writing is especially valuable for readers interested in the dynamics of city living and architectural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Firley’s books provide thoughtful analysis and practical perspectives, enriching understanding of urban housing and communal spaces. These texts appeal to both scholars and enthusiasts seeking to engage with the built environment through a cultural lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-urban-housing-handbook-by-victor-deupi-9781119653684","title":"The Urban Housing Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Urban Housing Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn insightful and revealing look at the intersection of housing and urban design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised Second Edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Urban Housing Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, Eric Firley and Victor Deupi deliver a vital design and analysis tool for housing practitioners, students, and researchers. The book outlines the characteristics of 30 of the most notable housing types from around the world, studied against a background of increasing densification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the 30 chapters includes a fully-explored traditional example followed by one or two contemporary projects of similar spatial configuration that address changing trends in architecture and urban design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this latest edition, all contemporary examples have been updated and are now presented on two full spreads per chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA rigorous analytical method that classifies the types according to four main categories (courtyard houses, row houses, compounds, and apartment buildings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the relationship between an individual housing unit and the urban fabric that it creates through repetition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA strong focus on dense metropolitan projects from around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA set of key figures that translate visual information into metrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnique, original drawings of illustrated housing accompanied by aerial and street-level context photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConceived for architects and urban designers, \u003cem\u003eThe Urban Housing Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is also an ideal resource for urban planners, housing developers, builders, and housing trust professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471848620268,"sku":"9781119653684","price":154.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21d9b94a125dee5ba38ca8bc10bd82c5.jpg?v=1775693857"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eric-firley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}