In contrast to a decade ago, when ecological architecture was considered a luxury, it has now become essentially impossible to build without considering sustainability issues. Aspects of ecological balance have become an important part in the plannin...

290 colored illustrations Pillar design from 21 European cities With an introducing foreword: pillars – supporting a structure Exact locations of the buildings shown Everybody knows Athens’ Acropolis, Paris’ Notre Dame or the Vi...

Windows serve as the eye of the house. They provide contact between the internal world of a building and the world outside – windows permit light, air and glances to move into the space but also establish a connection to the outer world for all peopl...

In the metropolises of the world, populations are growing rapidly. It is predicted that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities – and that is set to keep rising. So how can boundless growth and the ines...

From the contents: - Hermès Rive Gauche in Paris, France (RDAI) - Siki Im Concept Store in New York, USA (Leong Leong) - Monki Carnaby Street in London, Great Britain (Electric Dreams) - Arzu Kaporl Gallery in Istanbul, Turkey (Autoban) - Fame A...

From the contents: * Bathhouse in Las Vegas, USA (Richardson Sadeki) * Hotel Q in Berlin, Germany (GRAFT) * Moku Moku Yu in Tokio, Japan (Klein Dytham architecture) * McCarthy Residence in Sidney, Australia (stephen varady architecture) * The ...

The architecture of the single-family house reflects very different lifestyles and realities. Chris van Uffelen has examined this versatile task in Switzerland and Austria (supplemented by South Tyrol). He presents remarkable projects that neverthele...

An extraordinary variety of well-designed middle-class family dwellings in Germany Germany is a nation of detached houses. About two-thirds of its residential building stock consists of single-family homes, and with 80,000 to 90,000 new buildings ...

World Trade Center in New York, USA (Daniel Libeskind / SOM) Poly Plaza in Shanghai, China (gmp) Turning Torso in Malmö, Sweden (Santiago Calatrava) Doha High-Rise Office Building, Qatar (Ateliers Jean-Nouvel) Sunrise Tower in Kuapa L...

From the contents: * Expo Station in Singapore (Foster & Partners) * WTC Transportation Hub in New York, USA (Santiago Calatrava) * Berlin Main Station, Germany (gmp) * St Pancras International in London, Great Britain (Chapman Taylor) * S...

Amazing Possibilities for Hoteliers and Designers Alike to Prove Their Ingenuity. Converting abandoned buildings into cutting-edge hospitality destinations is a great way to offer guests authentic experiences and creative solutions. Some of today&...

The image of wood has transformed remarkably, from a traditional, rustic material to the pinnacle of high-tech building elements. In addition to its well-known and valued ecological and building-biological aspects, wood construction techniques ensure...

Winter gardens are well-established elements of the architectural design of residential spaces. With their glazed structure, they absorb light and heat, offer protection from all climatic conditions, while suggesting an immediate connection to the su...

It bodes well when architecture meets vacation. It is a combination that promises relaxation and pleasure, inspiration and style, all in one. Every one of the more than 60 vacation domiciles presented in this guide to architecture and accommodatio...

The desire for beautiful gardens is as strong as ever. An own garden as a private oasis of well-being, but also as a place of prestige can be much more than lawn and flowerbed, path, and hedge. The projects by professional landscape and garden archit...