The wood that makes our cities /
Wood is an ideal building material for sustainable architecture. It grows back and absorbs large quantities of CO2. But where does it actually come from in each case, and how will we make forestry and wood processing fit for the future? In what ways are conventional notions of professions and qualif...
| Uniform Title: | Bois dont on fait les villes. |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Translated from the French. |
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Zurich :
Park Books,
[2022]
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| Summary: | Wood is an ideal building material for sustainable architecture. It grows back and absorbs large quantities of CO2. But where does it actually come from in each case, and how will we make forestry and wood processing fit for the future? In what ways are conventional notions of professions and qualifications in architecture, engineering and construction tested by using wood as building material? French journalist MicheÌ€le Leloup together with architect François Leclercq, a pioneer of timber construction in France, have for a long time explored the ecological, economic, industrial and technical challenges of using timber for major structures and urban architecture. This book summarizes their findings using examples from the French forestry and construction industry. It also takes a look at Austria and the innovative work by Hermann Kaufmann, an internationally revered leader in the further development of traditional timber architecture. In addition, the book features five projects by Leclercq AssocieÌ?s. Richly and attractively illustrated with new images by French architecture photographer Cyrille Weiner, The Wood That Makes Our Cities offers a concise survey of topical questions and findings in contemporary timber construction. Contributions by Christophe Catsaros, AndreÌ?e Corvol, Jean-Philippe Estner, Pascal Grosjean, Benjamin Kieffer, Paul Laigle, François Leclercq, MicheÌ€le Leloup and Patrick MolinieÌ?. Photographs by Cyrille Weiner. |
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| Item Description: | Cover title. |
| Physical Description: | 192 pages : chiefly color illustrations, maps, plans ; 32 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 190). |
| ISBN: | 3038602582 9783038602583 |