University Architecture - Tapa dura

'The author is an enthusiast with an erudite and accessible manner, who dissects a huge subject area with chapters on mission, masterplan, sustainability, crime and politics.' - The Times Higher Educational Supplement

Some of the most exciting architecture in the world can be found on university campuses. In Europe, America and the Far East, vice chancellors and their architects have, over several centuries, produced an extraordinary range of innovative buildings. This book has been written to highlight the importance of university architecture. It is intended as a guide to designers, to those who manage the estate we call the campus, and as an inspiration to students and academic staff. With nearly 40 per cent of school leavers attending university, the campus can influence the outlook of tomorrow's decision makers to the benefit of architecture and society at large.