Abstract
The paper explores the concept of originality in Architecture, both from the perspective of its role within the design process and also in relation to the restrictions of copyright laws which seek to define and regulate its impact. Through the examination of architectural practice, recent caselaw and existing research, the paper seeks to determine at which point in the design process originality can be deemed to begin, where and how legal protection is asserted and the impact of legislative restraint on creativity, the practice of architecture and the built environment.
Presenters
Robert GreenstreetProfessor and Dean Emeritus, Architecture, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Originality, Creativity, Copyright, Architecture
