Wood, Living & Working

Discover how architects incorporate and use wood in their designs. Wood is one of the very best building materials due to its versatility, its capabilities as a thermal and acoustic insulator, its pleasant texture and feel, its warm appearance and its ecological character. Architects love to use this natural material for exterior design and decoration, aided by new ways of fixing and joining wood thanks to modern technology. Contemporary criteria for sustainable living ("homes") and working ("offices") also greatly benefit from the use of wood. The wide variety of available wood and its easy recyclability result in masterful and varied designs shown in this book.