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Architectural Theories of the Environment: Posthuman Territory

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In this groundbreaking new book, renowned architectural theorist Andrew Ballantyne offers a radical rethinking of the relationship between architecture and the environment.

Architectural Theories of the Environment: Posthuman Territory

by Jilly Traganou

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Ballantyne argues that the traditional view of architecture as a human-made construction that is separate from and opposed to the natural world is no longer tenable. Instead, he proposes a posthuman understanding of architecture that sees it as an integral part of a complex and interconnected ecological system.

This posthuman perspective has profound implications for the way we think about architecture and its role in the world. It challenges us to rethink our assumptions about what constitutes a building, a city, and a landscape. It also forces us to confront the urgent environmental challenges of our time, such as climate change and pollution.

Architectural Theories of the Environment: Posthuman Territory is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of architecture and the environment. It is a timely and provocative work that will change the way we think about both.

About the Author

Andrew Ballantyne is a professor of architecture at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books, including Architecture and the Politics of Ecology and The City after the End of the World.

Endorsements

"Andrew Ballantyne's Architectural Theories of the Environment: Posthuman Territory is a major contribution to the field. It is a timely and provocative work that will change the way we think about architecture and the environment." - Edward Soja, author of Postmetropolis

"Ballantyne's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of architecture and the environment. It is a groundbreaking work that will redefine the field." - Keller Easterling, author of Extrastatecraft: The Power of Infrastructure Space