Name: The Architecture of Happiness
ISBN: 9780375424434

The Architecture of Happiness

One of the great but often unmentioned causes of both happiness and misery is the quality of our environment: the kinds of walls, chairs, buildings and streets that surround us.And yet a concern for architecture and design is too often described as frivolous, even self-indulgent. The Architecture of Happiness starts from the idea that where we are heavily influences who we can be, and it argues that it is architecture's task to stand as an eloquent reminder of our full potential.Whereas many architects are wary of openly discussing the word beauty, this book has at its center the large and naive question: What is a beautiful building? It is a tour through the philosophy and psychology of architecture that aims to change the way we think about our homes, our streets and ourselves.From the Hardcover edition. [The inspiration for the TV series: THE PERFECT HOME.]

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markandrewjFeb 2020

If you are interested in this subject, I would recommend 'The Architecture of Happiness' by Alain De Botton, and 'Status Anxiety' (even though the a later is not focused on architecture, it is complimentary).

The books were also made into documentaries that are available on Alain De Bottom's YouTube channel.

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sajjad_dehghaniMay 2017

So, As a PHP senior:

[06:15]: First alarm goes off(It's random music as alarm tone) and wake up!

[06:20]: Get out of bed proper myself

[06:45]: Out of the door and always First i decide to change walking way to new street from home, This is very important for me, Not duplicate way like tomorrow!

[07:00]: First BRT and switch to Bus

[07:30]: Arrive office, breakfast bagel at my work and tea

[07:45]: Check my emails, Hacker News and start work ...

[13:00]: Break for 30 min to lunch and rest

[17:00]: Leave office and getting on bus to home(listen music and podcast)

[18:00]: Go to body building club

[19:00]: Arrive home

[19:15]: shower, shave ...

[19:45]: Start chatting on Telegram OR Call with my wife, Because she is far from me for 6 months :(

[20:45]: A bit eat like Nuts ...

[21:00]: Start read randomly a good book like "The Architecture of Happiness / Alain de Botton" until i sleep!

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