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Rooftop architecture : the art of going through the roof
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ISBN: 080501179X Year: 1991 Publisher: New York Henry Holt and Company, Inc

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At heart, this spirited survey of rooftop gardens and structural additions is a reference book for architects and designers. And Busch's ( The Photography of Architecture ) strong background in these fields aids her well. She explores sleek penthouses and costly greenhouses--but also rustic retreats and suburban gazebos. Among these ambitious and expensive aeries are projects by I. M. Pei and Frank Gehry, giving the book a definite postmodern slant. Both industrial and residential examples come in for scrutiny. The author gives a nod to architectural internationalism: we glimpse rooftops in Tokyo and Vienna. Each project is described from its original plans to its accomplished ends, as Busch explains how structural problems were overcome. Architectural working drawings and elevations are well represented, complementing stylish photographs of final products. Rooftop Architecture should give the savvy reader both aesthetic and practical guidance.

Outdoor living : terraces, balconies, rooftops, courtyards.
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ISBN: 3899860500 Year: 2005 Publisher: Ludwigsburg Avedition


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Cabins
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ISBN: 9783836550260 3836550261 Year: 2014 Publisher: Cologne Taschen

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In the past decade, as our material existence and environmental footprint has grown exponentially, architects around the globe have become particularly interested in the possibilities of the minimal, low-impact, and isolated abode. This title explores how this particular architectural type presents special opportunities for creative thinking.

Rooftop Architecture : Building on an elevated surface
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ISBN: 905662363X 9789056623630 Year: 2005 Publisher: Rotterdam: NAi,

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The land in big cities has be used more intensively, but the possibilities are limited. One of the leading options for the future is the use of the flat roofs of residential buildings and office blocks as a building site. Rooftop buildings can intensify the existing city, inject it with new vitality and break through the monofunctionality of a neighbourhood. So far the exploitation of rooftop space has been incidental. This book analyses and describes the opportunities for realizing projects of this kind, as well as the potential difficulties, using interesting examples of construction on top of existing buildings in the Netherlands and abroad. It will therefore be influential in establishing a benchmark for architecture and urban planning that is a necessity if rooftop architecture is to have a serious future.(http://www.naipublishers.nl/architecture/rooftoparch_e.html)24/11/05


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Tree houses : fairy-tale castles in the air
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ISBN: 9783836526647 3836526646 Year: 2012 Publisher: Cologne: Taschen,

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L'idée de grimper dans un arbre pour y trouver refuge ou simplement observer la Terre sous un angle différent est assurément aussi vieille que l'humanité. Les premiers récits des maisons dans les arbres remontent aux civilisations antiques et les traditions auxquelles elles sont liées ont traversé l'Histoire dans toutes les contrées du monde où poussent des arbres. Ce nouvel ouvrage illustré nous invite à un tour du monde surprenant des constructions les plus réussies, conçues pour certaines par des architectes, pour d'autres par des artisans anonymes. Salons de thé, restaurants ou hôtels, espace de jeu pour enfants ou poste d'observation pour contempler la vie, les cimes des arbres peuvent accueillir tout type de structures. A une époque marquée par le souci du développement durable et le sens de la responsabilité écologique, elle peut aussi incarner le symbole par excellence de la vie en symbiose avec la nature. Rustiques ou contemporains, ces "nids perchés" démultiplient l'espace disponible. Hissez-vous dans ces trésors de maisons surélevées et revisitez le monde depuis une nouvelle perspective. 50 cabanes dans les arbres du monde entier. Couvre tous les styles, du romantique au moderne. Chaque cabane est présentée avec plusieurs photos, ainsi qu'une illustration créée spécialement pour l'occasion par l'illustrateur Patrick Hruby, de Los Angeles (qui a également réalisé la couverture du livre)Pour chaque architecte, une notice biographique brève et pratique


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The Story of Follies : Architectures of Eccentricity
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ISBN: 9781789146356 1789146356 Year: 2022 Publisher: London Reaktion Books

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Are they frivolous or practical? Follies are buildings constructed primarily for decoration, but suggest another purpose through their appearance. In this superbly illustrated book Celia Fisher describes follies in their historical and architectural context, looks at their social and political significance and highlights their relevance today. She explores follies built in protest, follies in oriental and gothic styles, animal-related follies, waterside follies and grottoes, and, finally, follies in glass and steel.Featuring many fine illustrations, from historical paintings to contemporary photographs and prints, and taking in follies from Great Britain, Ireland and throughout Europe and beyond, this is an amusing and informative guide to fanciful, charming buildings.

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