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141 pages : illustrations ; color ; plans ; 24 cm "In a world that is increasingly aware of environmental challenges, architecture is presented as a powerful tool to address the preservation of the natural environment. The projects presented in this book show recent examples of the different ways in which architecture can contribute to meeting the challenge of preserving the natural environment. Through diverse strategies based on the promotion of energy efficiency, rationalisation in the use of natural resources, improvement of construction systems or respectful integration into the natural environment, this selection of projects reaffirms that architecture and sustainability are now indissoluble terms"--Publisher's description Labri 10 -- Balmy Palmy House 20 -- Marra Marra Shack 28 -- Villa Sjoviken 36 -- The Glass House 46 -- S House 56 -- Casa Milguaduas 66 -- Sumu Yakushima 78 -- House Hribljane 88 -- Life Lab A Contemporary Barn in Hampshire 98 -- Casa RH Corredor + Módulos 106 -- Setoyama 116 -- House on the Rocks 126 -- Redwood House 132 -- Chiefly illustrated Texts in English and Spanish. Architecture durable Architecture Domestic Environmental aspects Ecological houses Sustainable architecture NA7117.5 G62 2023 9788417557713 8417557717 pucpr 260904 20260904104213.0 eng