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Item Information   Holdings       More by this author     Golden, Elizabeth (Architect), author.     Subjects     Architecture, Modern -- 21st century -- Themes, motives.     Vernacular architecture -- Influence.     Local building materials.     Architecture, Modern -- Themes, motives.     Local building materials.     Vernacular architecture -- Influence.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Golden, Elizabeth (Architect), author.       by title:      Building from tradit...         MARC Display

Building from tradition : local materials and methods in contemporary architecture / Elizabeth M. Golden. by Golden, Elizabeth (Architect), author. Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2018. Description:  xi, 229 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm Summary:  Building from Tradition examines the recent resurgence of interest in the handmade building and the use of local and renewable materials in contemporary construction. In the past, raw materials were shaped to provide shelter and to accommodate the cultural, social, and economic needs of individuals and communities. This is still true today as architects, engineers, and builders turn once again to local resources and methods, not simply for constructing buildings, but also as a strategy for supporting social engagement, sustainable development, and cultural continuity. Building from Tradition features global case studies that allow readers to understand how building practices-developed and refined by previous generations-continue to be adapted to suit a broad range of cultural and environmental contexts. The book provides: a survey of historical and technical information about geologic and plant-based materials such as: stone, earth, reed and grass, wood, and bamboo; 24 detailed case studies examining the disadvantages and benefits to using traditional materials and methods and how they are currently being integrated with contemporary construction practices.   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Copy Status   Calmar Campus Library Circulation Stacks (Calmar) 724.7 Gol 2018 Checked In Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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