Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Planet

Author(s): Sandra Piesik

Architecture

Gathering together the world's leading experts on vernacular architecture, this once-in-ageneration publication examines how local buildings have stood the test of time and offer vital lessons for the future. The core of the book is arranged by climate zone, from desert to tropical, temperate to arctic. Within each section, buildings are presented regionally, showing how local climatic conditions and vegetation affect the evolution of building styles. This central part is bookended by a range of essays exploring the economic and anthropological aspects, while the reference section offers information on materials science and engineering, including how buildings have been adapted to contend with natural disasters. With the growing challenge of climate change, there has never been a more important time to understand how to make the best use of local natural resources and create buildings that do not rely on stripping our planet or transporting materials across the globe. This book shows us how.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9780500343241
  • : Thames & Hudson Ltd
  • : Thames & Hudson Ltd
  • : 9.3
  • : September 2017
  • : 360mm X 280mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Sandra Piesik
  • : Sandra Piesik
  • : 1000 illustrations, 650 in colour
  • : 1000 illustrations, 650 in colour
  • : 600
  • : 600
  • : 720
  • : 720
  • : English
  • : English
  • : 1
  • : 1
  • : Hardback
  • : Hardback