As cities evolve, architects are constantly searching for appropriate architectonic solutions. Here, the authors present a systematic examination of innovate single-family houses and residential buildings in the context of modern-day cities. The latest developments are reviewed in essays and thematic chapters discuss such topics as low-energy building, the use of prefabricated materials and low-budget building. The subjects are illustrated with examples from a range of international architects, including Wiel Arets, Shigeru ...
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As cities evolve, architects are constantly searching for appropriate architectonic solutions. Here, the authors present a systematic examination of innovate single-family houses and residential buildings in the context of modern-day cities. The latest developments are reviewed in essays and thematic chapters discuss such topics as low-energy building, the use of prefabricated materials and low-budget building. The subjects are illustrated with examples from a range of international architects, including Wiel Arets, Shigeru Ban, Ben van Berkel, Kees Christiaanse, Philippe Gazeau and Steven Holl. "Housing" and "Single-Family Housing" were previously published separately. Now both works have been incorporated into this single edition.
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