Internationally acclaimed architect, Avi Friedman recounts the genesis and development of his project, the Grow Home. In this illustrated guide, he describes the conception of these modest homes and details their construction, showing how the design has been adapted for prefabrication to meet the needs of the developing world.
Internationally acclaimed architect, Avi Friedman recounts the genesis and development of his project, the Grow Home. In this illustrated guide, he de...
A presentation of contemporary houses that demonstrates how domesticity can be beautiful and still help the planet. Have we passed a tipping point beyond which we can no longer reverse a course of action that was charted several decades ago Sustainable: Houses with Small Footprints argues that we can indeed detach our dwellings from a dependence on many external systems and resources and adopt other building practices. What is known as living off the grid is possible, and Sustainable presents forty-five houses that demonstrate how architects have implemented sustainable design concepts around...
A presentation of contemporary houses that demonstrates how domesticity can be beautiful and still help the planet. Have we passed a tipping point bey...
This book begins with an introduction describing current societal transformations that merit new urban designs, including depletion of non-renewable natural resources, elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions, large numbers of aging “Baby Boomers,” and climate change. Dr. Friedman then examines these challenges through thirty chapters of interest to urban designers, architects, civil and construction engineers, and town planners. Each of these topics represents an aspect of urban design and describes an innovative solution and offers a detailed description of underlying principles. The...
This book begins with an introduction describing current societal transformations that merit new urban designs, including depletion of non-renewable n...
This book explores the rise of technology-centered urban planning and the diffusion of these practices around the world. Seven axes of urban planning have been selected to highlight how data and technology currently work and how these systems can be improved going forward. Each aspect is explored in its own chapter that combines narrative description, illustrations, and case studies to show how technology currently shapes our cities and how this may impact the urban environments. Topics include infrastructure, mobility, energy use and distribution, work, public health, and knowledge...
This book explores the rise of technology-centered urban planning and the diffusion of these practices around the world. Seven axes of urban planni...
Current planning and design modes of residential environments are facing challenges of philosophy and form. Past approaches no longer sustain new demands and call for innovative thinking. In a world that is becoming highly urbanized, the need for a new outlook is propelled by fundamental global changes that touch upon environmental, economic, and social aspects. This book addresses these contemporary social transformations and trends. It argues that homes need to offer greater choice in the preoccupancy stage, adaptability once the occupant moves in, and, when the structure or its...
Current planning and design modes of residential environments are facing challenges of philosophy and form. Past approaches no longer sustain new dema...
In recent decades demographic shifts have significantly influenced young peoplesâ residential preference. Due to the rise of single-person households, smaller family sizes, and the desire for lower maintenance and utility costs, many young individuals are choosing to live in smaller, efficient spaces in proximity to work and urban amenities. These changes have led to an increase demand for multi-functional, space-efficient designs.
As peopleâs daily routines and expectations evolve, the design of living spaces must adapt accordingly. The need for multifunctional rooms has become...
In recent decades demographic shifts have significantly influenced young peoplesâ residential preference. Due to the rise of single-person househo...
