Home New Directions In World Architecture And Design

"From inner-city living and outer-city sprawl to spectacular country retreats and glimpses to the future, the architectural solutions used by today's architects can be found in Home. The book offers an insider's perspective, drawing on examples from history through to current trends." "In Part One, take a colorful journey through the homes of different times and cultures: Mayan thatched huts; Bedouin tents; Inuit igloos; grand palaces and fortresses of Europe and Asia. Explore the notion of homes as sheltering cocoons, spiritual retreats, defensive strongholds, cultural icons, and as objects of art and beauty." "In Part Two, visit more than 120 homes of the present day by way of stunning architectural photographs and informative and personal text written by the architects. Gain a fuller understanding of each project through easy-to-read floor plans and section views. Learn first-hand the challenges encountered by architects, their solutions to problems, and their visions for the future." "Use the Architects A-Z as a quick reference to learn more about the lives and work of the architects from around the world who have shaped architectural design in recent times."--BOOK JACKET.Cuthbert, Alexander R. is the author of 'Home New Directions In World Architecture And Design', published 2006 under ISBN 9781581809978 and ISBN 1581809972.