The barefoot architect : a handbook for green building

A former UN worker and prominent architect, Johan van Lengen has seen firsthand the desperate need for a "greener" approach to housing in impoverished tropical climates. This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, includingdesign (siting, orientation, climate consideration), materials (sisal, cactus, bamboo, earth), and implementation. The author emphasizes throughou…

Rumah etnik Bali

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9789796612055

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187 p. ; 23 cm.

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720.1 Arr r

The Melnikov House : icon of the avant-garde, family home, architecture museum

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9783869224367

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728.37094731 Kuz m

Tight budget architecture houses

With the ever increasing cost of materials and construction, architects and designer the world over face the challenging task of creating stylish and high-end projects that will come in on or under budget. Fully illustrated with full-colour photographs and detailed architectural drawings, this volume presents dozens of inspirational ideas to help create stunning projects on a tight budget.

Why density? : debunking the myth of the cubic watermelon = Desmontando el mi…

What is density? This question is the starting point of an investigation into the nature of density in the contemporary urban environment. In analysing projects located throughout Europe, the research proposes that density is not about volumetric exploitation, but based on the interaction between three elements: agents, fluxes, and territory. This book documents the findings, detailing individu…

Form & data : collective housing projects : an anatomical review = proyectos …

Form & Data includes an anatomical review of 20 collective housing projects, which gives an insight into the real relationship between form and internal organs and to finds the true location of the soul of each building.

The Monocle guide to cosy homes

A handbook for making a home that will stand the test of time; take knocks and scuffs in its stride; and where lives can unfold, children grow up, and dogs run wild.

Tropical houses : equatorial living redefined

Indonesia fosters many noteworthy architects who have amassed a remarkable collection of works. Tropical Houses showcases a compilation of house designs by an outstanding group of Indonesian architects. Highly illustrated and providing a wide scope in terms of design integrity, architectural sophistication and style, this book follows closely in the wake of its incredibly successful first volum…

Housing for all : building catalogue

Affordable housing is an enduring political challenge. Cities have endeavored to set international standards for this important field of architecture since the 1920s. Planners must work within a socially motivated tradition to find exemplary solutions both at the political and architectural level. This building catalogue documents over 130 residential buildings dedicated to affordable housing. …

Houses think green!

The basic goals of sustainability are based on reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources, minimizing waste, and creating healthy and productive environments. This volume vividly illustrates some of the most exciting projects from architects who have achieved true sustainability through the use of practical, surprising and innovative solutions - adapting the program and the tastes and …

22 Rumah Tropis Eksotis Mario Or Marjo Architect Studio

Rumah tropis merupakan solusi desain yang sangat tepat diterapkan pada hunian di Indonesia. Bagi Anda yang berencana membangun atau merenovasi rumah maupun tempat usaha, desain rancangan Mario Andreti, arsitek muda lulusan Universitas Gadjah Mada, sangat patut dijadikan sumber inspirasi. Mengantongi pengalaman berarsitektur lebih dari 5 tahun, Mario dan studio arsitekturnya Mario or Marjo Archi…

Alvar Aalto, 1898-1976 : paradise for the man in the street

Discover the gentler face of modernism in this introduction to Alvar Aalto, the Finnish architect who defied the slick geometries set by the International Style to prioritize soft, poetic, undulating forms. Whether a villa, a sauna, or a lamp design, Aalto's organic structures championed environmentally sound and progressive design with a deep-rooted sense of humanity and home.