Exporting American Architecture 1870-2000
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Planning, History and Environment Series
ISBN-10
0415299152
ISBN-13
9780415299152
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 19th, 2002
Print length
224 Pages
Weight
462 grams
Dimensions
24.50 x 19.00 x 1.40 cms
Product Classification:
History of architectureUrban & municipal planningCivil engineering, surveying & building
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This unique study examines how North American architecture had been 'transplanted' elsewhere during the twentieth century.
The export of American architecture began in the nineteenth century as a disjointed set of personal adventures and commercial initiatives. It continues today alongside the transfer of other aspects of American life and culture to most regions of the world. Jeffrey Cody explains how, why and where American architects, planners, building contractors and other actors have marketed American architecture overseas. In so doing he provides a historical perspective on the diffusion of American building technologies, architectural standards, construction methods and planning paradigms. Using previously undocumented examples and illustrations, he shows how steel-frame manufacturers shipped their products abroad enabling the erection of American-style skyscrapers worldwide by 1900 and how this phase was followed by similar initiatives by companies manufacturing concrete components.
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