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This comprehensive introduction to the natural building field is for lay people, architects, and designers who wish to build low-cost, and environmentally-sensible structures. From straw bale and cob, to recycled concrete and salvaged materials, this anthology of articles from leaders in the field focuses on both the practical and the aesthetic concerns of ecological(...)
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This comprehensive introduction to the natural building field is for lay people, architects, and designers who wish to build low-cost, and environmentally-sensible structures. From straw bale and cob, to recycled concrete and salvaged materials, this anthology of articles from leaders in the field focuses on both the practical and the aesthetic concerns of ecological(...)
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August 2001, Gabriola Island, B.C.
August 2001, Gabriola Island, B.C.
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The art of natural building : design, construction, resources
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This comprehensive introduction to the natural building field is for lay people, architects, and designers who wish to build low-cost, and environmentally-sensible structures. From straw bale and cob, to recycled concrete and salvaged materials, this anthology of articles from leaders in the field focuses on both the practical and the aesthetic concerns of ecological building designs and techniques.
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This comprehensive introduction to the natural building field is for lay people, architects, and designers who wish to build low-cost, and environmentally-sensible structures. From straw bale and cob, to recycled concrete and salvaged materials, this anthology of articles from leaders in the field focuses on both the practical and the aesthetic concerns of ecological building designs and techniques.
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August 2001, Gabriola Island, B.C.
August 2001, Gabriola Island, B.C.
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The wood book
The wood book
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Culled and assembled by Romeyn Beck Hough between 1888 and 1913 in what still remains and stunning and unparalleled achievement, "The American Woods" —originally published in 14 volumes, with actual specimens mounted on card stock—is a work of breathtaking beauty that has set the standard for study of trees and wood. "The wood book" reproduces, in painstaking facsimile,(...)
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Culled and assembled by Romeyn Beck Hough between 1888 and 1913 in what still remains and stunning and unparalleled achievement, "The American Woods" —originally published in 14 volumes, with actual specimens mounted on card stock—is a work of breathtaking beauty that has set the standard for study of trees and wood. "The wood book" reproduces, in painstaking facsimile,(...)
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January 2002, Köln
January 2002, Köln
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The wood book
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Culled and assembled by Romeyn Beck Hough between 1888 and 1913 in what still remains and stunning and unparalleled achievement, "The American Woods" —originally published in 14 volumes, with actual specimens mounted on card stock—is a work of breathtaking beauty that has set the standard for study of trees and wood. "The wood book" reproduces, in painstaking facsimile, all of the specimen pages from the original volumes. For each tree, three different cross-section cuts of wood are represented (radial, horizontal, and vertical), demonstrating the particular characteristics of the grain and the wealth of colors and textures to be found among the many different wood types. Also included in this special edition are lithographs by Charles Sprague Sargent of the leaves and nuts of most trees, as well as texts describing the trees’ geographical origins and physical characteristics.
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Culled and assembled by Romeyn Beck Hough between 1888 and 1913 in what still remains and stunning and unparalleled achievement, "The American Woods" —originally published in 14 volumes, with actual specimens mounted on card stock—is a work of breathtaking beauty that has set the standard for study of trees and wood. "The wood book" reproduces, in painstaking facsimile, all of the specimen pages from the original volumes. For each tree, three different cross-section cuts of wood are represented (radial, horizontal, and vertical), demonstrating the particular characteristics of the grain and the wealth of colors and textures to be found among the many different wood types. Also included in this special edition are lithographs by Charles Sprague Sargent of the leaves and nuts of most trees, as well as texts describing the trees’ geographical origins and physical characteristics.
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January 2002, Köln
January 2002, Köln
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Wood is one of the most popular and desirable building materials on the contemporary scene, its special qualities serving as a reminder of our connection to the physical world in an era where virtual reality has crept into almost every facet of day-to-day life. Featured here are over thirty examples of the most expressive and inventive uses of wood in design and(...)
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Wood is one of the most popular and desirable building materials on the contemporary scene, its special qualities serving as a reminder of our connection to the physical world in an era where virtual reality has crept into almost every facet of day-to-day life. Featured here are over thirty examples of the most expressive and inventive uses of wood in design and(...)
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Wood : new directions in design and architecture
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Wood is one of the most popular and desirable building materials on the contemporary scene, its special qualities serving as a reminder of our connection to the physical world in an era where virtual reality has crept into almost every facet of day-to-day life. Featured here are over thirty examples of the most expressive and inventive uses of wood in design and architecture from all over the world. An inviting fireplace perch set beneath shelves of natural maple that stretch to the ceiling; a striking geometric studio sits nestled, half-hidden amidst the swampy creeks and overgrown scrub oaks that grow along Florida's eastern seaboard. In over 360 spectacular photos, from Tadao Ando's Museum of Wood to Edward Cullinan's Westminster Lodge, each building is remarkably fresh and distinctly original. Wood serves not only as a document of present ingenuity in the craft, but as a signpost pointing toward an entirely new direction in architecture.
Wood : new directions in design and architecture
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Wood is one of the most popular and desirable building materials on the contemporary scene, its special qualities serving as a reminder of our connection to the physical world in an era where virtual reality has crept into almost every facet of day-to-day life. Featured here are over thirty examples of the most expressive and inventive uses of wood in design and architecture from all over the world. An inviting fireplace perch set beneath shelves of natural maple that stretch to the ceiling; a striking geometric studio sits nestled, half-hidden amidst the swampy creeks and overgrown scrub oaks that grow along Florida's eastern seaboard. In over 360 spectacular photos, from Tadao Ando's Museum of Wood to Edward Cullinan's Westminster Lodge, each building is remarkably fresh and distinctly original. Wood serves not only as a document of present ingenuity in the craft, but as a signpost pointing toward an entirely new direction in architecture.
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January 2002, San Francisco
January 2002, San Francisco
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"At the edge" is a rich and evocative call to action at a time when new ideas are urgently needed. Mandatory reading for policy analysts and decision makers in the public, private, and volunteer sectors, it will be equally useful to scholars, teachers, students, and others interested in creating sustainable societies. Throughout the world, biophysical evidence is mounting(...)
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"At the edge" is a rich and evocative call to action at a time when new ideas are urgently needed. Mandatory reading for policy analysts and decision makers in the public, private, and volunteer sectors, it will be equally useful to scholars, teachers, students, and others interested in creating sustainable societies. Throughout the world, biophysical evidence is mounting(...)
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At the edge : sustainable development in the 21st century
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"At the edge" is a rich and evocative call to action at a time when new ideas are urgently needed. Mandatory reading for policy analysts and decision makers in the public, private, and volunteer sectors, it will be equally useful to scholars, teachers, students, and others interested in creating sustainable societies. Throughout the world, biophysical evidence is mounting that human growth and activity patterns are slowly destroying the earth. This ecological deterioration is accompanied by similar social and economic decline, with potentially grave consequences for the continued existence of human societies. Yet, as Ann Dale compassionately argues, it is not too late to take action. Hope lies in sustainable development - the fundamental human imperative of the 21st century. Sustainable development, in Dale's view, is the process of reconciling three imperatives: the ecological, the social, and the economic. Equitable access to resources in all three spheres is fundamental to the global realization of sustainable development. This will not be realized without strong leadership by governments at all levels. Ultimately needed is a new framework for governance based on human responsibility and a recognition of the interconnectedness of human and natural systems.
At the edge : sustainable development in the 21st century
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"At the edge" is a rich and evocative call to action at a time when new ideas are urgently needed. Mandatory reading for policy analysts and decision makers in the public, private, and volunteer sectors, it will be equally useful to scholars, teachers, students, and others interested in creating sustainable societies. Throughout the world, biophysical evidence is mounting that human growth and activity patterns are slowly destroying the earth. This ecological deterioration is accompanied by similar social and economic decline, with potentially grave consequences for the continued existence of human societies. Yet, as Ann Dale compassionately argues, it is not too late to take action. Hope lies in sustainable development - the fundamental human imperative of the 21st century. Sustainable development, in Dale's view, is the process of reconciling three imperatives: the ecological, the social, and the economic. Equitable access to resources in all three spheres is fundamental to the global realization of sustainable development. This will not be realized without strong leadership by governments at all levels. Ultimately needed is a new framework for governance based on human responsibility and a recognition of the interconnectedness of human and natural systems.
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January 2001, Vancouver
January 2001, Vancouver
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25 maisons écologiques
25 maisons écologiques
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Pionniers des constructions bioclimatiques, férus de high-tech ou adeptes d'une architecture raisonnée cherchant l'équilibre entre tradition et modernité, les partisans de l'habitat écologique sont présents sur tous les continents. Ce livre présente un panorama des tendances actuelles avec des exemples du monde entier : Amériques (Brésil, Canada, États-Unis), Asie (Chine,(...)
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Pionniers des constructions bioclimatiques, férus de high-tech ou adeptes d'une architecture raisonnée cherchant l'équilibre entre tradition et modernité, les partisans de l'habitat écologique sont présents sur tous les continents. Ce livre présente un panorama des tendances actuelles avec des exemples du monde entier : Amériques (Brésil, Canada, États-Unis), Asie (Chine,(...)
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25 maisons écologiques
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Pionniers des constructions bioclimatiques, férus de high-tech ou adeptes d'une architecture raisonnée cherchant l'équilibre entre tradition et modernité, les partisans de l'habitat écologique sont présents sur tous les continents. Ce livre présente un panorama des tendances actuelles avec des exemples du monde entier : Amériques (Brésil, Canada, États-Unis), Asie (Chine, Inde), Australie et Europe (Allemagne, Autriche, Espagne, Finlande, France, Italie, Royaume-Uni, Suisse).
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Pionniers des constructions bioclimatiques, férus de high-tech ou adeptes d'une architecture raisonnée cherchant l'équilibre entre tradition et modernité, les partisans de l'habitat écologique sont présents sur tous les continents. Ce livre présente un panorama des tendances actuelles avec des exemples du monde entier : Amériques (Brésil, Canada, États-Unis), Asie (Chine, Inde), Australie et Europe (Allemagne, Autriche, Espagne, Finlande, France, Italie, Royaume-Uni, Suisse).
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August 2005, Paris
August 2005, Paris
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Parmi les nombreux architectes aujourd’hui engagés dans la défense d’un habitat plus écologique et d’une nature mieux protégée, certains se tournent vers les visionnaires du siècle passé – dont les “excentricités” ont désormais valeur de modèles –, tandis que d’autres proposent, non sans provocation, d’ingénieuses combinaisons de nouvelles technologies et d’expériences(...)
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Parmi les nombreux architectes aujourd’hui engagés dans la défense d’un habitat plus écologique et d’une nature mieux protégée, certains se tournent vers les visionnaires du siècle passé – dont les “excentricités” ont désormais valeur de modèles –, tandis que d’autres proposent, non sans provocation, d’ingénieuses combinaisons de nouvelles technologies et d’expériences(...)
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Architecture écologique : une histoire critique
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Parmi les nombreux architectes aujourd’hui engagés dans la défense d’un habitat plus écologique et d’une nature mieux protégée, certains se tournent vers les visionnaires du siècle passé – dont les “excentricités” ont désormais valeur de modèles –, tandis que d’autres proposent, non sans provocation, d’ingénieuses combinaisons de nouvelles technologies et d’expériences avant-gardistes. C’est toute l’histoire de cette intégration progressive des questions environnementales dans l’habitat que retrace cet ouvrage, outil précieux pour les praticiens et étudiants en architecture, mais également pour tous ceux que concerne l’avenir de notre planète.
Architecture écologique : une histoire critique
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Parmi les nombreux architectes aujourd’hui engagés dans la défense d’un habitat plus écologique et d’une nature mieux protégée, certains se tournent vers les visionnaires du siècle passé – dont les “excentricités” ont désormais valeur de modèles –, tandis que d’autres proposent, non sans provocation, d’ingénieuses combinaisons de nouvelles technologies et d’expériences avant-gardistes. C’est toute l’histoire de cette intégration progressive des questions environnementales dans l’habitat que retrace cet ouvrage, outil précieux pour les praticiens et étudiants en architecture, mais également pour tous ceux que concerne l’avenir de notre planète.
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January 2006, Arles
January 2006, Arles
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Superuse is a practical and inspiring book about constructing new buildings with surplus materials. It was initiated by Recyclicity, a Rotterdam foundation that specifically addresses this theme. Copiously illustrated with many vivid examples from the Netherlands and elsewhere, Superuse presents ideas for tools and methods for architects and superuse scouts such as the(...)
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Superuse is a practical and inspiring book about constructing new buildings with surplus materials. It was initiated by Recyclicity, a Rotterdam foundation that specifically addresses this theme. Copiously illustrated with many vivid examples from the Netherlands and elsewhere, Superuse presents ideas for tools and methods for architects and superuse scouts such as the(...)
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April 2009, Rotterdam
April 2009, Rotterdam
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Superuse
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Superuse is a practical and inspiring book about constructing new buildings with surplus materials. It was initiated by Recyclicity, a Rotterdam foundation that specifically addresses this theme. Copiously illustrated with many vivid examples from the Netherlands and elsewhere, Superuse presents ideas for tools and methods for architects and superuse scouts such as the ’harvest map’ of everything reusable within a given distance of a building site. It also considers the subject from the ecological and methodological points of view. Superuse renders the superfluous superfluous.
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Superuse is a practical and inspiring book about constructing new buildings with surplus materials. It was initiated by Recyclicity, a Rotterdam foundation that specifically addresses this theme. Copiously illustrated with many vivid examples from the Netherlands and elsewhere, Superuse presents ideas for tools and methods for architects and superuse scouts such as the ’harvest map’ of everything reusable within a given distance of a building site. It also considers the subject from the ecological and methodological points of view. Superuse renders the superfluous superfluous.
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April 2009, Rotterdam
April 2009, Rotterdam
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Un ouvrage pédagogique et résolument pratique dans lequel Jean-François Bertoncello, maître de formation au Centre de formation et de perfectionnement de Maisons paysannes de France, et Julien Fouin présentent comment fonctionnent les maçonneries ; comment réaliser une maçonnerie de moellons, de pierres de taille, de briques ou de terre (torchis, bauge, pisé, brique de(...)
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Un ouvrage pédagogique et résolument pratique dans lequel Jean-François Bertoncello, maître de formation au Centre de formation et de perfectionnement de Maisons paysannes de France, et Julien Fouin présentent comment fonctionnent les maçonneries ; comment réaliser une maçonnerie de moellons, de pierres de taille, de briques ou de terre (torchis, bauge, pisé, brique de(...)
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March 2006, Rodez
March 2006, Rodez
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Les matériaux naturels : décorer, restaurer et construire
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Un ouvrage pédagogique et résolument pratique dans lequel Jean-François Bertoncello, maître de formation au Centre de formation et de perfectionnement de Maisons paysannes de France, et Julien Fouin présentent comment fonctionnent les maçonneries ; comment réaliser une maçonnerie de moellons, de pierres de taille, de briques ou de terre (torchis, bauge, pisé, brique de terre crue) ; comment diagnostiquer l'état d'un mur et savoir d'où provient l'humidité ; comment poser un drain ; quels matériaux choisir pour les enduits intérieurs et extérieurs ; comment effectuer des reprises ou des enduits avec des mortiers de terre, ch aux, plâtre ; comment créer des ouvertures ; comment réaliser une dalle ; comment poser un carrelage en terre ; quelles essences de bois privilégier selon l'utilisation et comment les traiter, comment poser un plancher sur solives avec barrelets comment assurer une bonne isolation, etc.
Les matériaux naturels : décorer, restaurer et construire
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Un ouvrage pédagogique et résolument pratique dans lequel Jean-François Bertoncello, maître de formation au Centre de formation et de perfectionnement de Maisons paysannes de France, et Julien Fouin présentent comment fonctionnent les maçonneries ; comment réaliser une maçonnerie de moellons, de pierres de taille, de briques ou de terre (torchis, bauge, pisé, brique de terre crue) ; comment diagnostiquer l'état d'un mur et savoir d'où provient l'humidité ; comment poser un drain ; quels matériaux choisir pour les enduits intérieurs et extérieurs ; comment effectuer des reprises ou des enduits avec des mortiers de terre, ch aux, plâtre ; comment créer des ouvertures ; comment réaliser une dalle ; comment poser un carrelage en terre ; quelles essences de bois privilégier selon l'utilisation et comment les traiter, comment poser un plancher sur solives avec barrelets comment assurer une bonne isolation, etc.
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March 2006, Rodez
March 2006, Rodez
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The use of solar energy in new construction has been growing rapidly, and in response to that success, interest in retrofitting the technology to older buildings is increasing. " Solar Design " features case studies of more than 30 realized projects, demonstrating how photovoltaic systems can be consciously and discriminatingly installed as structural design elements, and(...)
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The use of solar energy in new construction has been growing rapidly, and in response to that success, interest in retrofitting the technology to older buildings is increasing. " Solar Design " features case studies of more than 30 realized projects, demonstrating how photovoltaic systems can be consciously and discriminatingly installed as structural design elements, and(...)
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March 2006, Berlin
March 2006, Berlin
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Solar design : photovoltaics for old buildings, urban space, landscape
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The use of solar energy in new construction has been growing rapidly, and in response to that success, interest in retrofitting the technology to older buildings is increasing. " Solar Design " features case studies of more than 30 realized projects, demonstrating how photovoltaic systems can be consciously and discriminatingly installed as structural design elements, and creatively integrated into historic buildings, monuments and existing urban landscapes. A survey of relevant technologies proves them increasingly compact and flexible.
Solar design : photovoltaics for old buildings, urban space, landscape
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The use of solar energy in new construction has been growing rapidly, and in response to that success, interest in retrofitting the technology to older buildings is increasing. " Solar Design " features case studies of more than 30 realized projects, demonstrating how photovoltaic systems can be consciously and discriminatingly installed as structural design elements, and creatively integrated into historic buildings, monuments and existing urban landscapes. A survey of relevant technologies proves them increasingly compact and flexible.
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March 2006, Berlin
March 2006, Berlin
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Sustainable design has made great strides in recent years; unfortunately, it still falls short of fully integrating nature into our built environment. Through a groundbreaking new paradigm of "restorative environmental design," Stephen R. Kellert proposes a new architectural model of sustainability. In "Building for life", Kellert examines the fundamental(...)
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Sustainable design has made great strides in recent years; unfortunately, it still falls short of fully integrating nature into our built environment. Through a groundbreaking new paradigm of "restorative environmental design," Stephen R. Kellert proposes a new architectural model of sustainability. In "Building for life", Kellert examines the fundamental(...)
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Building for life : designing and understanding the human-nature connection
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Sustainable design has made great strides in recent years; unfortunately, it still falls short of fully integrating nature into our built environment. Through a groundbreaking new paradigm of "restorative environmental design," Stephen R. Kellert proposes a new architectural model of sustainability. In "Building for life", Kellert examines the fundamental interconnectedness of people and nature, and how the loss of this connection results in a diminished quality of life. This work illustrates how architects and designers can use simple methods to address our innate needs for contact with nature. Through the use of natural lighting, ventilation, and materials, as well as more unexpected methodologies-the use of metaphor, perspective, enticement, and symbol-architects can greatly enhance our daily lives. These design techniques foster intellectual development, relaxation, and physical and emotional well-being. In the works of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Cesar Pelli, Norman Foster, and Michael Hopkins, Kellert sees the success of these strategies and presents models for moving forward. Ultimately, Kellert views our fractured relationship with nature as a design problem rather than an unavoidable aspect of modern life, and he proposes many practical and creative solutions for cultivating a more rewarding experience of nature in our built environment.
Building for life : designing and understanding the human-nature connection
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Sustainable design has made great strides in recent years; unfortunately, it still falls short of fully integrating nature into our built environment. Through a groundbreaking new paradigm of "restorative environmental design," Stephen R. Kellert proposes a new architectural model of sustainability. In "Building for life", Kellert examines the fundamental interconnectedness of people and nature, and how the loss of this connection results in a diminished quality of life. This work illustrates how architects and designers can use simple methods to address our innate needs for contact with nature. Through the use of natural lighting, ventilation, and materials, as well as more unexpected methodologies-the use of metaphor, perspective, enticement, and symbol-architects can greatly enhance our daily lives. These design techniques foster intellectual development, relaxation, and physical and emotional well-being. In the works of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Cesar Pelli, Norman Foster, and Michael Hopkins, Kellert sees the success of these strategies and presents models for moving forward. Ultimately, Kellert views our fractured relationship with nature as a design problem rather than an unavoidable aspect of modern life, and he proposes many practical and creative solutions for cultivating a more rewarding experience of nature in our built environment.
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September 2005, Washington
September 2005, Washington
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Green Architecture
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