The Philosophy of Dumbness

Joseph Choma

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Oro Editions
15 January 2000

Theory of architecture; Environmentally-friendly architecture & design; Philosophy: logic; History of ideas; Sustainability

This is the dumbest smart book on contemporary architecture.

What really is this 'technology' that we speak of? How do we define 'intelligence'?

These are just two of the questions that this book attempts to answer through the unconventional (and seemingly ironic) lens of 'dumbness.' Historical examples in science, art, and architecture ground 'dumbness' as a means to convey a trajectory to practice 'smarter.' Instead of a singular authoritative vision, over fifty contributors answer the question, 'What is the dumbest, but smartest thing you've done?'These unique responses provide a vivid lens into the culture of contemporary architecture and the rigor behind it.

By: Joseph Choma
Imprint: Oro Editions
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781951541378
ISBN 10: 1951541375
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 15 January 2000
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joseph Choma is the Founder of the Design Topology Lab and an associate professor of architecture at Clemson University. He is the author of Morphing: A Guide to Mathematical Transformations for Architects and Designers (Laurence King Publishing, 2015) and Études for Architects (Routledge, 2018).

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Joseph Choma

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