Author: Horden Richard
Place: London
Publisher: The University of Michigan College of Architecture +Urban Planning & Richard Horden Associates
Year: 1996
Pages: 49
ISBN: 0-9614792-5-6
Source: Donated by Charles Correa
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Modern Architecture
Keyword: Architecture
Classification: 720
Shelf: C4R1
Accession No: B227
Contents: Foreword Introduction Lightness Light Architecture Micro Architecture Concepts of Prefabrication Aerodynamic Architecture John G. Dinkeloo, 1918-1981 The Dinkeloo Lectures Acknowledgements Photography Credits
Abstract: Light Architecture examines the philosophy and practice of designing with lightness in both form and concept. It explores the use of lightweight materials, minimalist structures, prefabrication, and aerodynamic design to create efficient, sustainable, and visually refined architecture. The book highlights innovations in micro architecture and construction techniques that redefine modern design. A key focus is the legacy of architect John G. Dinkeloo (1918–1981), explored through The Dinkeloo Lectures, which emphasize the fusion of engineering and architecture. Through essays and photography, the book presents a comprehensive view of architectural lightness—balancing material economy, mobility, and aesthetic clarity.