Architecture & Construction: Wood, by Dimitris Kottas (Linksbooks, 2011), is an invaluable reference for architects on the possibilities of wood in building.
This invaluable addition to any designer’s library is a two-part volume which explores in depth the possibilities of wood. The first section comprises a presentation of the properties of this fascinating group of materials, presenting all that the informed reader could want to know about woods, from their technical properties to the characteristics of the most recent wood-based materials. The second section presents a selection of projects that demonstrate the possibilities of these materials in contemporary architecture, constituting an inexhaustible source of ideas for the reader. The projects – by leading architectural practices from around the world, each accompanied by full-color photographs and in-depth explanatory texts – push the boundaries of the constructional possibilities of wood with designs of exceptional quality and daring.
Whether you’re looking for ideas or interested in learning about the technical possibilities of contemporary timber materials, you will find this volume to be a source of inspiration.
– Dimitris Kottas, Architecture & Construction: Wood (Linksbooks, 2011), book description
The text is in English. The book is profusely illustrated with colour photographs and architectural drawings.
Our copy is in good condition. The pages are clean; no markings. The binding is fine. The dust jacket has some minor signs of shelf wear.
