From the very beginning of architecture-long before the invention of masonry-buildings were constructed of wood. With its unique qualities of form, color, and structure, wood is the most reliable building material at the core of architecture. This epic history is the first comprehensive survey of the use of wood in architecture throughout the ages.The book is organized both chronologically and geographically. It surveys works from the oldest heritage of wooden buildings (Kyoto's Buddhist temples and Scandinavia's pagan ...
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From the very beginning of architecture-long before the invention of masonry-buildings were constructed of wood. With its unique qualities of form, color, and structure, wood is the most reliable building material at the core of architecture. This epic history is the first comprehensive survey of the use of wood in architecture throughout the ages.The book is organized both chronologically and geographically. It surveys works from the oldest heritage of wooden buildings (Kyoto's Buddhist temples and Scandinavia's pagan-inspired stave churches) to the latest cutting-edge designs, proving that wood is on the rise as the preferred material in these ecologically conscious times.No region of the world with a native tradition of building with wood is left out. In North America, the book demonstrates the European origins of New England's clapboards and saltboxes, and later shows how such sophisticated California architects as Greene & Greene or Bernard Maybeck could blend age-old traditions of the Far East and Switzerland with a Pacific Coast sense of novelty and whimsy. Spectacular and diverse photographs highlight the architectural masterpieces of wooden architecture throughout the world, illustrating that wood is a building material with a deep history as well as a vibrant future.
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Very Good. 2005. 1st American Edition. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Folio. 320 pp. Profusely illustrated. Mild shelf wear to dust jacket. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. Very Good. (Subject: Architecture & Urban Design).
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Architecture. XL. Book is in excellent condition with blue HB covers, white print at spine. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear, edge wear at corners and spine. A great many full color, full page photos throughout of unusual, even outlandish historical architecture, some modern, from around the world. 320 pages, contents include wood architecture in The far east, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, America, South East Asia, Australia, etc. Remainder mark bottom page ends.
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Various Contributors. New in New jacket. Book 1st. Edition, 1st. Printing, Cloth hardcover in the dust jacket, 320 page book with color and black & white illustrations. Condition: NEW Size: 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall.
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Used-Like New. From the very beginning of architecture-long before the invention of masonry-buildings were constructed of wood. With its unique qualities of form, color, and structure, wood is the most reliable building material at the core of architecture. This epic history is the first comprehensive survey of the use of wood in architecture throughout the ages. The book is organized both chronologically and geographically. It surveys works from the oldest heritage of wooden buildings (Kyoto's Buddhist temples and Scandinavia's pagan-inspired stave churches) to the latest cutting-edge designs, proving that wood is on the rise as the preferred material in these ecologically conscious times. No region of the world with a native tradition of building with wood is left out. In North America, the book demonstrates the European origins of New England's clapboards and saltboxes, and later shows how such sophisticated California architects as Greene & Greene or Bernard Maybeck could blend age-old traditions of the Far East and Switzerland with a Pacific Coast sense of novelty and whimsy. Spectacular and diverse photographs highlight the architectural masterpieces of wooden architecture throughout the world, illustrating that wood is a building material with a deep history as well as a vibrant future. Wrapped in Brodart dust jacket protector. Slight scratching/scuffing on dust jacket.
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Illustrated. New in New jacket. Book. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. First edition. Folio. 320 pp. Linen binding. Color illustrations. Epic history of the first comprehensive survey of the use of wood in architecture throughout the ages. Wood, the most reliable building material, is at the core of architecture. Book is organized both chronologically and geographically from every region of the world. Spectacular and diverse photographs highlight the architectural masterpieces of the world. New in new dustjacket, protected with a mylar cover.
