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California Houses: Creativity in Context - Hardcover, by Webb Michael
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Textbook
- ISBN
- 9780500027127
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10
0500027129
ISBN-13
9780500027127
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6064064369
Product Key Features
Book Title
California Houses : Creativity in Context
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
History / Contemporary (1945-), General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Architecture
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
69.6 Oz
Item Length
11.7 in
Item Width
9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-949305
Reviews
It does every architect--and architecture lover--good to see a fine selection of high-quality recent houses, and this compilation by the accomplished Michael Webb does the job magnificently., Elegant... The judicious selection of houses emphasizes the playful and unusual, and Webb's assured commentary illuminates the inventive ways architects engage with municipal and natural constraints. It's a striking survey of some of the Golden State's more remarkable homes., Webb brings his encyclopedic knowledge and rich experience of Golden State Architecture. California Houses: Creativity in Context inspires and informs with an insider's insights into one of the most varied architectural landscapes on the planet.
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20240507
Dewey Decimal
728.3709794
Synopsis
From the earliest pioneers to the innovators of Silicon Valley, California has always attracted adventurous spirits. The latest expression of that daring is contained in these thirty-six unique houses created by talented architects to enrich the land and enhance the lives of their owners., California Houses brings together thirty-six houses completed over the past ten years that capture the spirit of California in distinctive ways and respond creatively to context and the environment. They engage forests and deserts, the ocean and city streets. Large or small, they demonstrate the extraordinary range of invention emerging from the offices of established and younger architects. This is a celebration of the best talent as well as clients with the imagination and means to commission houses that are one-of-a-kind and advance the art of architecture. California is a hotbed of sustainable construction, as mandated by state legislation, and all of these houses employ active and passive strategies to reduce their carbon footprint. There's a strong emphasis on natural light and ventilation, thermal insulation and solar panels. Rainwater is harvested for irrigation. These are homes constructed to conserve energy, withstand earthquakes and, often, to resist wildfires, but without losing their aesthetic appeal. The selection ranges from a landscaped concrete dome to an inflatable shelter that can be assembled and relocated as easily as a tent. An expansive ocean-front retreat contrasts with a bungalow that has been transformed on a shoestring budget and a weekend cabin in a desert wilderness. One house cascades down a wooded hillside, another spans a creek, and several more are tucked into confined city lots., California Houses brings together thirty-six houses completed over the past ten years that capture the spirit of California in distinctive ways and respond creatively to context and the environment. They engage forests and deserts, the ocean and city streets. Large or small, they demonstrate the extraordinary range of invention emerging from the offices of established and younger architects. This is a celebration of the best talent as well as clients with the imagination and means to commission houses that are one-of-a-kind and advance the art of architecture. California is a hotbed of sustainable construction, as mandated by state legislation, and all of these houses employ active and passive strategies to reduce their carbon footprint. There's a strong emphasis on natural light and ventilation, thermal insulation, and solar panels. Rainwater is harvested for irrigation. These are homes constructed to conserve energy, withstand earthquakes and, often, to resist wildfires, but without losing their aesthetic appeal. The selection ranges from a landscaped concrete dome to an inflatable shelter that can be assembled and relocated as easily as a tent. An expansive ocean-front retreat contrasts with a bungalow that has been transformed on a shoestring budget and a weekend cabin in a desert wilderness. One house cascades down a wooded hillside, another spans a creek, and several more are tucked into confined city lots.
LC Classification Number
NA7235.C2W4 2024
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