California Houses: Creativity In Context Michael Webb Thames Hudson Ltd Αγγλικά Βιβλία Arts Architecture

California Houses Brings Together Thirty-Six Completed Over The Past Ten Years That Capture Spirit Of In Distinctive Ways And Respond Creatively To Context Environment They Engage Forests Deserts Ocean City Streets Large Or Small Demonstrate Extraordinary Range Invention Emerging From Offices Established Younger Architects This Is A Celebration Best Talent As Well Clients With Imagination Means Commission Are One-Of-A-Kind Advance Art Architecture Hotbed Sustainable Construction Mandated By State Legislation All These Employ Active Passive Strategies Reduce Their Carbon Footprint There’s Strong Emphasis On Natural Light Ventilation Thermal Insulation Solar Panels Rainwater Harvested For Irrigation Homes Constructed Conserve Energy Withstand Earthquakes Often Resist Wildfires But Without Losing Aesthetic Appeal Selection Ranges Landscaped Concrete Dome An Inflatable Shelter Can Be Assembled Relocated Easily Tent Expansive Ocean-Front Retreat Contrasts Bungalow Has Been Transformed Shoestring Budget Weekend Cabin Desert Wilderness One House Cascades Down Wooded Hillside Another Spans Creek Several More Tucked Into Confined Lots Σελίδες: 304 Έτος Έκδοσης: 0516 Διαστάσεις: 23X23Cm