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Buildings without Architects: A Global Guide to Everyday Architecture,Used
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A wonderfully informative reference on vernacular styles, from adobe pueblos and Pennsylvania barns to Mongolian yurts and Indonesian stilt houses.This small but comprehensive book documents the rich cultural past of vernacular building styles, from Irish sod houses to subSaharan wattleanddaub huts and redwoods treehouses. It offers inspiration for home woodworking enthusiasts as well as architects, conservationists, and anyone interested in energyefficient building and sustainability. The variety and ingenuity of the worlds vernacular building traditions are richly illustrated, and the materials and techniques are explored. With examples from every continent, the book documents the diverse methods people have used to create shelter from locally available natural materials, and shows the impressively handmade finished products through diagrams, crosssections, and photographs. Unlike modern buildings that rely on industrially produced materials and specialized tools and techniques, the everyday architecture featured here represents a rapidly disappearing genre of handcrafted and beautifully composed structures that are irretrievably 'of their place.' These structures are the work of unsung and often anonymous builders that combine artistic beauty, practical form, and necessity.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Buildings without Architects'? A: The book focuses on vernacular architecture, documenting various traditional building styles from around the world, such as adobe pueblos, Pennsylvania barns, Mongolian yurts, and Indonesian stilt houses.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Buildings without Architects'? A: The author of the book is John May.
- Q: When was 'Buildings without Architects' published? A: The book was published on April 27, 2010.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is 'Buildings without Architects' a new book or a used one? A: This particular listing is for a used book in good condition.
- Q: What kind of information can I expect to find in the book? A: The book provides comprehensive information on the cultural significance, materials, and techniques of vernacular architecture, including illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Buildings without Architects'? A: This book is beneficial for architects, conservationists, woodworking enthusiasts, and anyone interested in energy-efficient building and sustainability.
- Q: Are there illustrations in 'Buildings without Architects'? A: Yes, the book includes rich illustrations, diagrams, and photographs showcasing various vernacular building traditions.
- Q: What edition is 'Buildings without Architects'? A: This is the first edition of 'Buildings without Architects'.