Steele, James 1943-

Architecture today by James Steele ( Book )
4 editions published between 1997 and 2007 in English and held by 540 libraries worldwide

Los Angeles architecture : the contemporary condition by James Steele ( Book )
3 editions published between 1993 and 1998 in English and held by 478 libraries worldwide
An overview of architecture worldwide since the 1960s.

Ecological architecture : a critical history by James Steele ( Book )
3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 464 libraries worldwide
"The ecological approach to building is the great untold story in the architectural history of the past century. Although not by any means anti-modern, many of the key tenets of the ecological philosophy - sustainability, energy efficiency, harmonious relationship with the environment, a focus on suitability of building types for specific conditions - always stood in apparent contrast to the sweep of science-led 'progress' that characterized much of the Modern Movement. Today, however, in a world increasingly awake to environmental damage, the visionaries of the past are vindicated to the point where yesterday's eccentricities are today's legal requirements, and every architect has an obligation to the environment as well as to his or her client." "After an introduction to the terminology of ecological architecture - including terms such as 'green' and 'sustainable' - the book is organized into three parts. Part I identifies the recurring themes in ecological architecture. Part II features twenty-five case studies each focusing on a specific architect, movement or topic. Some of the names are familiar in this context - Rasem Badran, Kenneth Yeang, Hassan Fathy - but there are also plenty of surprises - Le Corbusier, Buckminster Fuller, Rudolf Schindler. The third part of the book looks to the future and to where ecological architecture might go next as it struggles to deal with global urbanization." "A decisive step in the rewriting of the history of modern architecture, this book is essential reading for practitioners and students of architecture. As an urgent wake-up call concerning the state of our built environment, it will be of interest to everyone who cares about the future of our planet."--BOOK JACKET.

Eames House : Charles and Ray Eames by James Steele ( Book )
7 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and held by 409 libraries worldwide

Queen Mary by James Steele ( Book )
4 editions published between 1995 and 2005 in English and held by 375 libraries worldwide

The Greenwood encyclopedia of homes through world history by James Steele ( Book )
6 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 356 libraries worldwide
Time, technology, and culture influence the homes of people throughout the world, from the simplest prehistoric dwellings to the architecturally complex single dwellings and skyscrapers of today. These volumes cover ancient times to the late Middle Ages, the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution, and the Post-Industrial Revolution to the Present.

The architecture of Rasem Badran : narratives on people and place by James Steele ( Book )
3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 356 libraries worldwide
"The architecture of Rasem Badran is human-scaled - one that responds to its environment and meets the social and cultural requirements of the people who use it. For the first time, this book provides an overview of the work of one who could be seen as the natural successor to the seminal Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy." "This book brings together the architect's own dramatic collection of drawings, plans and photographs, many seen here for the first time. A comprehensive chronology of Badran's work completes this survey of one of the most influential and revolutionary architects of our time."--BOOK JACKET.

Hellenistic architecture in Asia Minor by James Steele ( Book )
3 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 355 libraries worldwide

Architecture and computers : action and reaction in the digital design revolution by James Steele ( Book )
6 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and Chinese and held by 329 libraries worldwide

An architecture for people : the complete works of Hassan Fathy by James Steele ( Book )
6 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 323 libraries worldwide