How to judge architecture: a popular guide to the appreciation of buildings

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Have you ever walked past a building and wondered whether it was good or bad, but couldn't quite put your finger on why? Russell Sturgis demystifies architectural judgment in this accessible guide, teaching you how to read buildings as texts and appreciate the design choices that make spaces functional and beautiful. Instead of dry theory, Sturgis offers practical frameworks for evaluating everything from modern skyscrapers to historic facades.\n\nWhether you are a student, a professional, or simply someone who appreciates the built environment, this book equips you with the vocabulary to articulate why certain architecture inspires and others fails. You'll learn to identify structural honesty, spatial flow, and the difference between decoration and design. Sturgis makes the complex field of architectural criticism accessible to everyone, turning every walk through the city into an engaging intellectual exercise. Grab your copy and start seeing buildings differently.

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