Self Fab House: 2nd Advanced Architecture Contest - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8496954749 ISBN 13: 9788496954748

Publisher: ACTAR, Institut d'Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya, 2009

Synopsis

The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia investigates global projects for sustainable development on the cutting edge of self-sufficient housing, addressing environmental, economic and social needs. The projects investigate construction techniques and processes to build houses with local means, from the intelligent application of traditional techniques to advanced digital processes and fabrication.This book is a fascinating compilation of the most innovative projects for single dwellings and residential buildings, proposing the most creative designs and construction through the use of new materials and energy systems, and the integration of architecture into the landscape.
Based in Barcelona, the IAAC is an international centre of architectural research in territorial analysis, urban development, digital fabrications and informational environments for improving cultural, economic and social conditions.

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Review:

"This book is a fascinating compilation of the most innovative projects for single dwellings and residential buildings, proposing the most creative designs and construction through the use of new materials and energy systems, and the integration of architecture into the landscape." --World Architecture News

About this edition

• Publisher: ACTAR, Institut d'Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 8496954749
• ISBN 13: 9788496954748
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384
• Editor: Cappelli Lucas