The Architecture of Happiness
by Alain De Botton · first published 2006
100% recommend
Why HN recommends it
Thought-provoking, well-written reflections on how buildings and surroundings shape mood and well-being; enjoyed by readers who like accessible philosophy on everyday life and design.
Summarised by Claude from recommending comments
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 nai
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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…
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