208pp., Pictorial full colour photographic laminated boards, grey endpapers, intro., col. plts. & text ills., full & dbl. page col. photographs, diags., plans, drawings, index. Extreme Architecture showcases 45 recent buildings designed for challenging environments, giving valuable insights into the extremes of architectural thinking. Projects range from a desert refuge in southern Arizona to a floating marine research centre, an underground seed vault in northern Norway and a research station at the South Pole. Size: Square Large Octavo.

N� de ref. del art�culo 001304

Contactar al vendedor

Denunciar este art�culo

Detalles bibliogr�ficos

T�tulo: Extreme Architecture : Building for Challenging Environments
Editor: Laurence King, London
Fecha de publicaci�n: 2009
Idioma: Ingl�s
ISBN 10: 185669609X
ISBN 13: 9781856696098
Encuadernaci�n: Hardcover
Edici�n: 1st Edition.
Estado: As New
Tipo de libro: Book

Acerca de

Sinopsis

Architects face some of their most difficult challenges from building in extreme environments, which draw out some of their most interesting and inspiring work. Extreme Architecture showcases 45 recent buildings designed for challenging environments, giving valuable insights into the extremes of architectural thinking. Projects range from a desert refuge in southern Arizona to a floating marine research centre, an underground seed vault in northern Norway and a research station at the South Pole. Each case study begins with a clearly presented table listing the altitude, annual rainfall and average temperatures of the site. Photographs show the project in its environment, as well as drawings, site plans and computer renderings where appropriate. Following a brief introduction, the book is divided into five chapters: Hot, Cold, High, Wet and Space. Architects featured include Zaha Hadid, Mario Botta and Foster & Partners.

Acerca de los autores

Ruth Slavid is an architectural writer and editor. She worked for The Architects' Journal for 15 years, in roles including deputy editor and online editor. She is the author of Wood Architecture (2005), Wood Houses (2006), and Micro: Very Small Architecture (2007), all published by Laurence King.

"Sobre este t�tulo" puede pertenecer a otra edici�n de este libro.

Descripci�n de la librer�a

High quality general secondhand books. Australiana, Art & photography, collectibles & academic titles

Ver la p�gina web de la librer�a

Informaci�n empresarial del vendedor

Ripponlea Books
VIC, Australia

Condiciones de venta y env�o

Condiciones de venta

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the AbeBooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days. This does not affect your statutory consumer rights includ...

M�s informaci�n

Condiciones de env�o

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.