Bøger af Simone Schleifer

Bamboo has gained the name of "plant steel" in the field of construction. Since ancient times, it has been widely used in Asia and Latin America. For many years bamboo had lost its role as a construction material in parts of the world where it grows indigenously due to an increase in the use of more modern material. It was gradually replaced by concrete, steel, and wood and became known as a "poor man's wood." Thanks to the research and design carried out by key worldwide architects and engineers in recent decades, this attractive natural material is being reconsidered as a construction and basic design material. This book features international examples of current projects where bamboo has been used as the main material.

In the form of sketches, material proposals, and design examples for interior and exterior use, Ecological Inspirations shows exciting buildings that propose sustainable ecological solutions.

Wood Houses documents wood as a building material in residential houses and includes both supplemental architects' plans and more than 100 interior and exterior photos.

Natural Stone Houses show current and modern architectural examples for the use of natural stone, earth, and concrete.

A selection of contemporary projects Rather than merely fulfilling an aesthetic purpose, today's new buildings have cultural, political, and social importance, and only those that succeed in reflecting these values, in combination with a novel approach to the practice of architecture, can be considered as spectacular. Challenged by an increasingly complex urban context, the buildings must carefully integrate their designs into the existing urban fabric through a skillful and sensitive interpretation of the buildings? purpose and relationship with the public. Bearing in mind these issues and criteria, this book gathers a selection of contemporary projects completed within the last few years that exemplify the latest trends in the creation of prominent institutional, corporate, retail, cultural and educational facilities around the world.

This book contains practical ideas that make the most of every room in your apartment or house.