$41.95 – Hardcover book / Thames And Hudson / ISBN:9780500342732
Nano House Innovations For Small Dwellings
Space is at a premium in growing cities. In the countryside, we
want to preserve nature and the landscape. In impoverished parts of
the world, the necessity for sustainable and economical shelter is
stronger than ever.Lifestyles and daily routines are also changing.
We live in an interconnected world in which digital communication,
information, and entertainment are pervasive. Yet basic human needs
remain constant: a roof over our heads and somewhere to cook, eat,
and sleep. Increasingly, we look for ways to occupy our habitats
more ecologically, flexibly, and efficiently.
Digital design tools, sustainable materials, and new
prefabrication technologies have led to an explosion in innovative
ideas for designing domestic spaces, particularly those in tight
surroundings. All the homes in Nano House are drawn from a
broad array of climatic and environmental contexts, building
methods, and spatial innovations.
This lively book is the perfect resource and inspiration for designers, architects, builders ”for anyone looking to maximize living space with minimal environmental impact.