Truly massive, monolithic buildings are becoming something of an object of the past; heat insulation and energy saving regulations have long ensured that multi-layered, insulated wall constructions are now the norm. From the outside, however, these facades do not necessarily appear any less monolithic, as the examples in the ...

Thanks to changing general conditions and increasing environmental awareness, the size of timber constructions being built, also in an urban context, is getting bigger. DETAIL presents a broad range of modern timber constructions.

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The long and narrow shape of the extension of the San Telmo Museum makes ultimate use of the limited space available between the existing buildings and Monte Urgull. Its green façade acts as a transition between nature and urban space.

Food and drink – ranging from vital intake of nourishment to opulent society dinners. Our issue Concept Gastronomy is packed with bars, cafés and restaurants with very individual characters and special features.

Sustainability in the desert, the window to the future, and a comparison of air-conditioning systems are the main topics of the new English issue.

Reduced consumption: Financial support for renewable energy sources will decline due to the over-indebted budgets. The architects’ approach is one step ahead: They can help to minimize the demand for energy in very different ways.

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