The Fundamentals of Architecture, 2nd Edition is an introduction to
the basic ideas that inform architecture. It is intended to unravel the
complexity of architecture to explain its process and make it more
accessible. It guides students through the rich history of the
discipline, and introduces aspects of contemporary theory and practice.
The book explores the process of architecture starting from the initial
ideas and concepts, and how these ideas are informed by understanding
site and context. It examines the impact of the physical environment and
the historical ideas that have informed and influenced the architectural
solution. The second edition has been redesigned and updated with new
material, including six case studies, exercise sections and contemporary
visuals from students and leading architects.