Extreme environments : architectural possibilities for a challenged world / David A. Garcia.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garcia, David A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--Design--Environmental aspects.

Architecture.

Buildings--Environmental engineering.

Buildings.

Architecture and climate.

Architecture--Human factors.

Human beings--Effect of environment on.

Human beings.

Human beings--Effect of climate on.

Physical Description:

493 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps, charts, plans ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Copenhagen : Danish Architectural Press, [2025]

Summary:

"Extreme Environments is an examination of the intersections between technology, culture and environment through the lens of architecture. This comprehensive volume, enriched with interviews, essays, and detailed research documentation, delves into defining an architectural method for considerate design in some of the world's most extreme settings and pressing challenges. From the cold expanses of the Arctic to the desert regions of the Gobi and pollution-heavy industrial territories, the book investigates how architects can integrate site-specific presence, fieldwork and investigations, local knowledge and contemporary technological advancements to create resilient alternatives both at home and abroad."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

Future practice

A design method

World challenges

Architectural possibilities

MAP the publications

Essays

Biographies.

Notes:

"This volume emerges from "Architecture and Extreme Environments", a master's programme at the Royal Danish Academy that aims to generate a positive impact on the issues our world faces today. Through a site-specific approach, the programme responds to present and future global challenges through research by design, fine-tuned and site-specific strategies, and active fieldwork in remote locations around the world. Architectural prototypes are put to the test to inform and innovate building design at home and abroad. The book compiles work by students and offers further reflection through a number of critical essays."--Idea Books.

ISBN:

9788774076773

8774076779

OCLC:

1529893643