Architecture of Change : Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment
Feireiss, Kristin; Lukas Feireiss
Language: English
Published by Die Gestalten Verlag, 2008
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Today s architects and engineers are increasingly being asked to address issuesof sustainability in our changing world. Architecture of Change presents outstandingarchitectural projects that combine creativity, scientific knowledge,technical innovation, social engagement and a strong sense of responsibilityto address environmental challenges. The book is based on the Zumtobel GroupAward for Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment.Architecture of Change features recently built and realised projects that inaddition to their exceptional architectural quality make a notable contributionto a liveable and sustainable future. But the book also covers current initiativesthat promote innovative research in this sector and thus encourage an emerginggeneration of environmentally aware architects and urban planners.Architecture of Change contains over forty international projects by architectsthat include Pritzker Prize winner Thom Mayne, Steven Holl, Kenneth Yang,Sauerbruch & Hutton, Architecture for Humanity and Rural Studio. The includedwork ranges from development projects in Bangladesh, Nepal and Africa to opensource Internet platforms, experimental approaches to flood prevention andmodern high-rises for an urban context. The book also includes essays by andinterviews with internationally renowned experts in architecture, science, economicsand politics.Its impressive examples of pioneering architectural projects make Architectureof Change an inspiring book for all those interested in contemporary architectureand questions of sustainability. Because it shows visionary solutions that areimproving our environment in real ways, the publication is a relevant referencefor both a professional and general audience. …
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- Architecture of Change : Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment
- Author
- Feireiss, Kristin; Lukas Feireiss
- Publisher
- Die Gestalten Verlag
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- New
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- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 3899552113
- ISBN 13
- 9783899552119
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