A comprehensive reference work on vernacular architecture Traditional building methods - such as those used in pueblos, timbered houses, or the Japanese minka - exist in fascinating diversity and create the face of a region. However, as a result of globalization they have been marginalized in many places. In the fastest developing countries in particular, a wealth of experience that goes back hundreds of years is being irretrievably lost, even though valuable insights can be gained for modern building. Using the examples of selected domestic buildings from all continents, 30 international experts demonstrate why we can still learn from vernacular architecture; they analyze the cultural context and the adaptation to topographic/climactic conditions, and focus on the local materials used as well as on the construction, the building process, and the necessary maintenance. A comprehensive reference work covering traditional building methods Numerous examples of vernacular domestic architecture from all five continents More than 1000 impressive color photographs and detailed drawings Also available in German

In den dichtbesiedelten Ballungszentren Japans entstehen - auf scheinbar unbebaubaren engen Flachen - kleine Hauser mit ungewoehnlichen Raumkonzepten und uberraschenden Grundrissloesungen. Aber nicht nur dieses Gespur fur Raum, auch der sinnliche Umgang mit Materialien, das Gefuhl fur AEsthetik und die gekonnte Verbindung mit traditionellen Elementen fasziniert Architekten ausserhalb Japans. Dass die meisten konstruktiven Loesungen dabei nicht den mitteleuropaischen Standards entsprechen, ist sekundar: Es sind die innovativen Ansatze, die als Inspirationsquelle dienen. Dieser Band stellt die aktuellsten Wohnprojekte aus den letzten Jahren vor: Neben grosszugigen Bildstrecken und Grundrissdarstellungen werden zudem ausgewahlte Detailloesungen vorgestellt, die fur unsere Normen adaptierbar sind.

Der Bautypus Museum und der architektonische Raum fuhren seit dem fruhen 19. Jahrhundert eine komplizierte Beziehung. Einerseits konkurriert die Architektur mit den Ausstellungsobjekten um die Aufmerksamkeit der Besucher, andererseits nimmt sich die Architektur zuruck, um dem Museum seine inhaltliche Entfaltung zu ermoeglichen. Zwischen diesen beiden Polen setzt dieses Handbuch an. Es richtet sich an den Entwerfer und zugleich an den Nutzer. Die Publikation hat den Anspruch, als Kommunikationsmittel im Planungsprozess eines Museums zu dienen: wahrend der Konzeption, des Wettbewerbs sowie der Entwurfs- und Bauphase. Neben einer Einleitung zur Architekturgeschichte des Museums befassen sich die Autoren mit den wesentlichen Planungsparametern fur den Entwurf und die Gestaltung eines zeitgenoessischen Museums. Bauten und Projekte bieten Inspirationen fur die eigene Entwurfsarbeit.

The book presents the installation artist Markus Heinsdorff'scontinuing study of the topics of space, the forces of nature and upcyclingby means of over40 works. The overview is completed by text contributions by famous authors who interpret Heinsdorff's internationalcreative works from a variety of perspectives. Anyone wishing to understand the comprehensive work of Markus Heinsdorffwill have to embark on a voyage around the world: from the depths of the Amazonto the vast cities of India and the small villages of Africa. The projects presented here are subject to a wide range of influences which the artist approaches with imagination and engineering precision. The volume introduces an impressive oeuvre through sketchesandphotos of models and realisations which hover atthe interface between architecture and sustainable art.

The book presents the installation artist Markus Heinsdorff's continuing study of the topics of space, the forces of nature and upcycling by means of over 40 works. The overview is completed by text contributions by famous authors who interpret Heinsdorff's international creative works from a variety of perspectives. Anyone wishing to understand the comprehensive work of Markus Heinsdorff will have to embark on a voyage around the world: from the depths of the Amazon to the vast cities of India and the small villages of Africa. The projects presented here are subject to a wide range of influences which the artist approaches with imagination and engineering precision. The volume introduces an impressive oeuvre through sketches and photos of models and realisations which hover at the interface between architecture and sustainable art.

A comprehensive reference work on vernacular architecture Traditional building methods - such as those used in pueblos, timbered houses, or the Japanese minka - exist in fascinating diversity and create the face of a region. However, as a result of globalization they have been marginalized in many places. In the fastest developing countries in particular, a wealth of experience that goes back hundreds of years is being irretrievably lost, even though valuable insights can be gained for modern building. Using the examples of selected domestic buildings from all continents, 30 international experts demonstrate why we can still learn from vernacular architecture; they analyze the cultural context and the adaptation to topographic/climactic conditions, and focus on the local materials used as well as on the construction, the building process, and the necessary maintenance. A comprehensive reference work covering traditional building methods Numerous examples of vernacular domestic architecture from all five continents More than 1000 impressive color photographs and detailed drawings Also available in German