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Design for Good

A New Era of Architecture for Everyone

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  • © 2017
  • Latest edition

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Authors:
  1. John Cary

    1. Oakland, USA

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  • Offers powerful global examples of design for people

  • Written by a renowned presenter on affordable and accessible design

  • Elevates the stories of people who most need dignified design

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages 1-13
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  2. Introduction: The Dignifying Power of Design

    • John Cary
    Pages 14-27

  3. If It Can Happen Here

    • John Cary
    Pages 28-59

  4. Buildings That Heal

    • John Cary
    Pages 60-99

  5. Shelter for the Soul

    • John Cary
    Pages 100-145

  6. Spaces That Enlighten

    • John Cary
    Pages 146-187

  7. Places for Civic Life

    • John Cary
    Pages 188-227

  8. Raising Expectations

    • John Cary
    Pages 228-249

  9. Conclusion: A Call to Expect More

    • John Cary
    Pages 250-269

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 270-275
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About this book

In this volume, the author offers character-driven, real-world stories about projects around the globe that offer more—buildings that are designed and created with and for the people who will use them. The book reveals a new understanding of the ways that design shapes our lives and gives professionals and interested citizens the tools to seek out and demand designs that dignify.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Oakland, USA

    John Cary

About the author

John Cary is an architect, writer, speaker, and curator focused on design and philanthropy. Consulting principally for TED, he is also an advisor to Aspen Global Health & Development and an array of foundations and nonprofits globally.

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