| Description |
240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm |
| Summary |
"The use of wood in architecture is a unique expression of beauty in nature. After years of experimenting with concrete, steel, and synthetics, architects are revisiting the age-old concept of building with natural materials. Wood showcases over 30 buildings - both private homes and public structures - all of which are timber-built and have the unique character that only wooden buildings can possess. An inviting fireplace perches beneath shelves of natural maple that stretch to the ceiling; a striking geometric studio sits nestled half-hidden amidst the swampy creeks and overgrown scrub oaks that grow along Florida's eastern seaboard. The interiors and exteriors of these buildings are remarkably fresh and distinctly original. Aesthetically, structurally, and environmentally, wood is the building material of the future. It works in accordance with nature, creating a symbiotic relationship between architecture and landscape |
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The result is intelligent, beautiful design with a respect for the environment."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Building, Wooden.
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Architecture, Modern -- 20th century.
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| Author |
Hudson, Jennifer.
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| LC no. |
2002275147 |
| ISBN |
081183235X |
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