The concepts of morphology and rhythmology, as applied in the education of an architect, are central to the essay; each of those concepts are examined historically, scientifically and according to their contribution to architecture.

The book engages with history of Architecture during the 19th century in Europe and the Unites States; it is divided in three main units: i) Architecture by architects; revolutionary architecture, romantic classicism, eclecticism, historicism and morphology with reference to history within the Greek territory ii) architecture by engineers and gardeners with an emphasis on industrial steel structures, exhibition halls and their influence on architecture (Chicago School) iii) new trends in architecture (Jugenstil, Modern Style, Art Nouveau).

Texts for university lectures pertaining to the architecture of the first decades of the 20th century, elaborating on the main trends of the time (Art Nouveau, Vienna School, Deutscher Werkbund); examining the impact of new materials and new trends in painting on architecture. Architecture of the mid-war era (Modern Movement, Bauhaus) and the modern architecture of revolutionaries and dictators (Russia, nazi Germany, fascist Italy) are central to the analysis. Architecture in Greece during the dawn of the 20th century is the topic of the second part

A compilation of texts introducing undergraduate students to the fundamental concepts, principles and international conventions providing for the protection and preservation of architectural heritage. The meaning of monument is examined during the first chapter; the most important operational terms on monument protections are presented in the first part. Conventions form the CIAM congress in Athens (1931) to the Amsterdam Declaration are presented in the second part

Revised edition of the university notes “19the Century: a concise History of Architecture” and “1900-1940: A concise History of Architecture” .