The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings (TED Books)

The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings (TED Books)

The founder of Architizer.com and practicing architect draws on his unique position at the crossroads of architecture and social media to highlight 100 important buildings that embody the future of architecture.

Weâ€™re asking more of architecture than ever before; the response will define our future.

A pavilion made from paper. A building that eats smog. An inflatable concert hall. A research lab that can walk through snow. Weâ€™re entering a new age in architectureâ€”one where we expect our buildings to deliver far more than just shelter. We want buildings that inspire us while helping the environment; buildings that delight our senses while serving the needs of a community; buildings made possible both by new technology and repurposed materials.

Like an architectural cabinet of wonders, this book collects the most innovative buildings of today and tomorrow. The buildings hail from all seven continents (to say nothing of other planets), offering a truly global perspective on what lies ahead. Each page captures the soaring confidence, the thoughtful intelligence, the space-age wonder, and at times the sheer whimsy of the worldâ€™s most inspired buildingsâ€”and the questions they provoke: Can a building breathe? Can a skyscraper be built in a day? Can we 3D-print a house? Can we live on the moon?

Filled with gorgeous imagery and witty insight, this book is an essential and delightful guide to the future being built around usâ€”a future that matters more, and to more of us, than ever.
Country USA
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster/ TED
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2015-03-10
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster/ TED
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2015-03-10
Format	Kindle eBook

The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings (TED Books)

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