This book explores why and how the design of architecture contributes to Christian pursuits of social and environmental justice. Edwards offers a new understanding of architectural design's relation to Christian ethics and proposes five moral commitments for orienting the design process towards the flourishing of humanity and God's creation.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Part I: Architecture in Pursuit of Justice
Chapter 1: Revisioning Design
Chapter 2: Design as Prophetic Action
Part II: Creativity
Chapter 3: Creativity: Casting a Vision
Chapter 4: Who Is a Designer? Inviting Participation in Design
Part III: Empathy
Chapter 5: Empathy: Loving Our Neighbors
Chapter 6: Empathic Design Practices
Part IV: Discernment
Chapter 7: Discernment: Making Wise Decisions
Part V: Beauty
Chapter 8: Beauty: Nourishing the Soul
Chapter 9: The Fittingness of Aesthetic Choices
Part VI: Sustainability
Chapter 10: Sustainability: Caring for God's Creation
Chapter 11: Sustainable Design Norms
Conclusion: What is Good Architecture?
Acknowledgments
Appendix: Site Analysis and Existing Conditions Surveys
Bibliography
About the Author
Index
