Living in nature : contemporary houses in the natural world /

An awe-inspiring collection of contemporary homes designed to foster a connection with the essential elements of landscape, including locations in New South Wales and Victoria. Living in Nature showcases a selection of architect-designed houses that have something fundamental in common, a special re...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Giles, Rachel (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Phaidon Press, 2021.
Subjects:	Architecture, Domestic > Environmental aspects. Dwellings > Design and construction > Environmental aspects. Interior decoration > Environmental aspects. Interior architecture. Architecture, Modern > 21st century. Architect-designed houses. Ecological houses > Design and construction. Ecological houses. Modern movement (Architecture) > Pictorial works. Modernism (Aesthetics) > History > 20th century.

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Summary:	An awe-inspiring collection of contemporary homes designed to foster a connection with the essential elements of landscape, including locations in New South Wales and Victoria. Living in Nature showcases a selection of architect-designed houses that have something fundamental in common, a special relationship with the natural world. Each of the book's fifty homes is carefully chosen for its stunning location, whether cocooned within the earth itself or soaring high among treetops, surrounded by cooling waters, or resisting the desert heat. With a wealth of photographs showcasing each house inside and out, Living in Nature offers inspiration and tranquility.
Item Description:	Includes index.
Physical Description:	254 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
ISBN:	9781838662509 1838662502