Concrete Architecture: Beyond Grey is a fascinating exploration of the possibilities and potential of concrete as a building material. The book showcases some of the most innovative and striking examples of concrete architecture from around the world, revealing the beauty and versatility of this oft-misunderstood material. It highlights the ways in which concrete is being used to create structures that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, and explores the ways in which architects and designers are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with concrete. The book also examines the environmental impact of concrete, and the ways in which new technologies and techniques are making it a more sustainable choice for construction. This beautifully illustrated volume is a thought-provoking and visually stunning book that will appeal to anyone interested in architecture, design or the potential of building materials. It is a must-read for architects, designers and anyone who appreciates the beauty and innovation of contemporary architecture.

Urban design and planning involves the arrangement, appearance and functionality of towns and cities, with a particular focus on public spaces such as parks, squares and gardens as well as infrastructure and privately owned spaces. Urban Planning shows off the most recent examples of public spaces from all around the world conceived by thirty of the most relevant world architects in this field. The book illustrates the arrival of new resources, procedures and priorities to the art of designing public spaces. It includes maps, sketches, plans, an explanatory text and numerous colour photographs.

Transforming existing architecture and assigning to it a new use for which it was not originally conceived entails an exhaustive process of historical, technical and functional exploration. The crucial component of such interventions, often on disused buildings, is sustainability and can be summed up in this clear and concise maxim: ""the greenest building is the one that is already built"". Through projects of various scales, often surprising but always sensitive to the historical context in which they are situated, this book illustrates the fascinating process of reconversion of built architecture.

The projects presented in this book are excellent examples of how the many facets of sustainability can be applied in the field of architecture. By using the term “green” to cover them the author has attempted to highlight not only the most quantifiable factors (such as optimal energy efficiency values), but also other less tangible ones (such as architecture’s respectful and harmonious integration with the natural environment and social sustainability) which are closely linked to environmental sustainability.

This volume gathers together thirty of the most recognized international architects and presents current architectural trends in multi-housing design. The projects included showcase new e-structures and ideas and are illustrated in high quality photographs showing the outside, common areas and private interior spaces of the buildings. A selection of plans and sketches together with a clear descriptive text analyze the projects in detail.