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Book Synopsis: Why wood? Though it is one of the world’s oldest building materials, wood is still revolutionizing the way buildings are designed and constructed today. It is imperative that everyone considers how construction practices impact climate change. Timber buildings are not only environmentally responsible—they also make us feel measurably happier, healthier, and more productive, benefiting both individuals and organizations.
Shigeru Ban Architects has innovated in wood for over 35 years, creating inspiring spaces that have a positive impact on building inhabitants, communities, and the environment. The firm has built over 65 wood and mass timber projects, from prefabricated plywood houses to parametrically modeled glulam gridshells.
Timber in Architecture presents the trajectory of 45 works from concept through construction, demonstrating the challenges and merits of wood buildings through essays, technical drawings, and photographs. Featured projects include the Centre Pompidou-Metz (Metz, France, 2010), the Aspen Art Museum (Aspen, Colorado, USA, 2014), the Mt. Fuij World Heritage Centre (Shizuoka, Japan, 2019), and Swatch/Omega Campus (Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, 2019), as well as current works.
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Experience the timeless beauty and sustainability of wood with Shigeru Ban: Timber in Architecture Book. As one of the world's oldest building materials, wood is revolutionizing the way we design and construct buildings today. But it's not just about creating environmentally responsible structures – wood buildings have been proven to make us happier, healthier, and more productive.
With over 35 years of innovation in wood, Shigeru Ban Architects has been at the forefront of creating inspiring spaces that have a positive impact on building inhabitants, communities, and the environment. Their portfolio boasts over 65 wood and mass timber projects, ranging from prefabricated plywood houses to parametrically modeled glulam gridshells.
Timber in Architecture takes you on a journey through 45 remarkable works, showcasing the challenges and merits of wood buildings. Dive deep into the concept, construction, and realization of these projects through insightful essays, detailed technical drawings, and stunning photographs. Marvel at iconic structures such as the Centre Pompidou-Metz, the Aspen Art Museum, the Mt. Fuij World Heritage Centre, and the Swatch/Omega Campus, as well as their latest groundbreaking works.
Embrace the beauty and positive impact of wood architecture. Order your copy of Shigeru Ban: Timber in Architecture Book today and discover the transformative power of this incredible building material.
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