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COLLECTION ASIAN ARCHITECTURE
The exciting diversity of culture, climate and economics across the vast continent of Asia is matched only by the fascinating architectural diversity showcased in this volume. Influenced both by global architectural trends and dynamic developments within the region and the different countries, Asian design has experienced an explosion of creativity. From environmentally sensitive structures that draw on traditional images to high rises ascending from crowded urban areas, the inspiring architecture of Asia is a product of people, place and tradition.
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Building with Earth
Dostępność: na zamówienie For a number of years, the healthy and environment-friendly building material earth, in common use for thousands of years, has been enjoying increasing popularity, including in industrialized nations. In hot dry and temperate climate zones, earth offers numerous advantages over other materials. Its particular texture and composition also holds great aesthetic appeal. The second and revised edition of this handbook offers a practical systematic overview of the many uses of earth and techniques for processing it. Its properties and physical characteristics are described in informed and knowledgeable detail.
CHALET ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN
From the contents: New Building in Brione, Switzerland (Markus Wespi and Jérôme de Meuron)House in Mühlgraben, Austria (Maaars Architektur) Molly’s Cabin in Pointe au Baril, Canada (Agathom Co.) Chalet C6 in Lon Andes, Chile (DRN Architects) House on the Mountainside in Hyogo, Japan (Keiichi Hayashi Architect) The typical country homes of mountainous regions, chalets are gaining in popularity around the globe. Implemented in contemporary styles , they offer a refuge in nature from the hustle and bustle of daily urban life. The natural settings offer challenges and opportunities at the same time. The designs have to accommodate the topography of the landscape, combining regional typologies and modern styles.