Dear Ma'am or Sir:
Please distribute the following Call For Chapters link throughout your subscribership at the Academy of International Business at Michigan State
University at your earliest convenience:
Additional details:
Gülşah Koç (Yildiz Technical University, Turkey)
Marie-Therese Claes (Louvain School of Management, Belgium)
Bryan Christiansen (PryMarke LLC, USA)
Proposals Submission Deadline: October 31, 2015
Full Chapters Due: March 31, 2016
Submission Date: July 31, 2016
Introduction
Architecture is an art and science of designing buildings and the surrounding physical environment with an aesthetic creativity depending on social structure, social needs, economic data, and environment / technological development. From this point of view, artchitecture can be shaped by the culture of the societies, common beliefs, surrounding environments, construction materials, and technology. When we review the past, we can easily see there is always a strong relation between culture and architecure. This publication is primarily concerned with how culture and beliefs influence and shape architecture. From this viewpoint, different examples about architecture from different counties are provided so one can easily see that architecture is a common yet unique way of showing differences between cultures and their corresponding environments.Objective
The primary objective of the proposed publication is that of Reference material for scholars and architect practitioners who need a holistic view of the field that is not normally found in publications on architecture. The secondary objective is to provide a foundation for other similar books on the subject. The book should be published because there are few reference / resource materials available on architecture that encompasses a variety of aspects such as cultural influences and technical issues related to the subject.Target Audience
The primary intended audience is scholars who have the need for qualified Reference material regarding the subject matter of the proposed publication as outlined above. While having academic rigor, the book will be written in a way such that it can also be understood by non-academics and non-specialists who have the educational background to comprehend the importance of the proposed publication.Recommended Topics
Structural Systems
Mechanical Systems
Electrical Systems
Building Enclosure Systems
Protection Systems
Measurement and Geometry
Architectural Documents
The Human Scale
Cultural Considerations
Form and Organization
Architectural Elements
Residential Spaces
Building Codes
Accessibility
Building Materials
Computer Systems
Weather Considerations
World Architecture
Architectural Theory
Frames
Cultural Dimensions
Globalization and Cultural Influences
Social Capital
Inter-cultural Differences
Cultural Models and Variations
International Diversity Management
Cross-cultural Challenges and Synergies
Market Orientations
Ethics and Culture
Cultural Influences on AstheticsSubmission Procedure
Both researchers and practitioners are invited to submit a chapter proposal of no more than three pages (including some potential References) clearly explaining the mission and concerns of their proposed chapter by October 31, 2015. Submissions should be made through the weblink at the bottom of this page. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified within three days of submission but in any case no later than November 15, 2015 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter outlines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by January 31, 2016. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for the research handbookPublisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2017.Important Dates
Phase 1:
Proposal Submission Deadline: October 31, 2015
Full chapter Submission: March 31, 2016
Phase 2:
Review Process: March 31 – May 15, 2016
Review Results to Chapter Authors: May 31, 2016
Phase 3:
Revised Chapter Submission from Chapter Authors: June 30, 2016
Final Acceptance Notifications to Chapter Authors: July 15, 2016
Submission of Final Chapters to Editor: July 31, 2016Inquiries
Please direct all inquiries to Bryan Christiansen at: [log in to unmask].
Sincerely,
Bryan ChristiansenChairman
PRYMARKE, LLC
9408 Bellevue Road
Battle Creek, Michigan 49014 USA
