Literature Survey

Please read this. Its basically to help us all get organized and start working for once.


First thing up on the submissions list is Literature Survey. I'm including the ones I've already reviewed/am reviewing:


1. 101 Things I Learnt in Architecture School by Mathew Frederick
Sounds like a dud, but there are some basic points that sort of help.


2. The Eyes of the Skin by Juhani Pallasmaa
This book is part of college curriculums across the world, and is thankfully written in a style that doesn't make you drop asleep. Its a good read


3. Towards a New Architecture by Jeffrey Kipnis
This essay sort of gave a better understanding of the seminar brief, so its a recommended read for everyone. Personally, though, the essay is a drag of a read, too much jargon.


4. Thinking Architecture by Peter Zumthor (still reading)


The basic issue I'm facing is finding what to read: virtually everything has some reference to a discussion on architectural form in general, and helps chip in their views on what makes it more worthwhile, or how to better analyze it. A pruned up list by Sir?


Please add on the books/essays/whatever you've reviewed in comments. Or suggestions. Hark back to the original brief for help.