Lake/Flato houses : embracing the landscape / introduction by Guy Martin ; section introductions by Frederick Steiner.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lake/Flato (Firm).

Architecture, Domestic--Texas--History--21st century.

Architecture, Domestic.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (310 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Austin : University of Texas Press, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Lake-Flato Architects of San Antonio, Texas, is nationally and internationally acclaimed for buildings that respond organically to the natural environment. The firm uses local materials and workmanship, as well as a deep knowledge of vernacular traditions, to design buildings that are tactile and modern, environmentally responsible and authentic, artful and crafted. Lake-Flato won the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture in 2013, and it has also received the American Institute of Architects' highest honor, the National Firm Award. In all, Lake-Flato has won more than 150 national and state design awards. Residential architecture has always been a priority for the firm, and Lake-Flato Houses showcases an extensive selection of landmark homes built since 1999. Color photographs and architectural commentary create a memorable portrait of houses from Texas to Montana. Reflecting the firm's emphasis on designing in harmony with the land, the houses are grouped by the habitats in which they're rooted--brushland, desert, hillside, mountains, city, and water. These groupings reveal how Lake-Flato works with the natural environment to create houses that merge into the landscape, blurring boundaries between inside and outside and accommodating the climate through both traditional and cutting-edge technologies. The sections are opened by noted architect and educator Frederick Steiner, who discusses Lake-Flato's unique responses to the forms and materials of the various landscapes. An introduction by journalist Guy Martin summarizes the history of Lake-Flato and its philosophy, and explores the impact of its work on sustainable architecture.

Contents:

Preface; Introduction by Guy Martin; Brushland; Cross Timbers Ranch; Cutting Horse Ranch; Porch House; Desert; Brown Residence; Desert House; Dunning Residence; Hillside; Hillside House; Story Pool House; Touche Pass House; Mountain; LC Ranch; Bartlit Residence; Lake Tahoe Residence; City; Dog Team Too Loft and Studio; Bluffview Residence; Bayou Residence; Water; Lake Austin House; Hog Pen Creek; Mill Springs Ranch; Project Credits

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-292-76076-0

OCLC:

918854225