Book Package "Building Culture"

This book package includes the following titles

Alpine Architecture in South Tyrol

The publication delivers a case study in how local building tradition and contemporary architecture can mutually revitalise one another, and their potential to help turn a transit spot into popular holiday destination.

Living with Nature

This book shows over 20 selected houses situated in the middle of nature – structures whose architecture integrates the topographical space of their surroundings in various ways.

Concrete Buildings in Grisons

The Swiss canton of Grisons impresses with outstanding new architecture. The material concrete has a long tradition there. The book provides a deep insight into the history, materiality and construction of this fascinating material in the Grisons tradition. 

Rebuilding in the Palatinate

Preservation of local building culture: Apart from being known for wine and classical music, the Palatinate is increasingly characterised by an appreciation of its everyday architecture.

Housing in Japan

This volume presents the latest developments in residential projects from recent years. In addition to lavish photospreads and layout depictions, a selection of detailed solutions are presented that can be adapted to western standards.

In the Midst of Bavaria

Local identity through architecture: the book presents 20 good examples of architecture that show how an actual rural perspective can succeed.

Building for the Community in Vienna

The presented residential projects originated from a desire to develop living concepts that contribute to a society based on solidarity. The book shows various approaches to building for the community in Vienna.

Sleepover in China

This book presents 20 exceptional guesthouses and hotels that have been built in China in recent years. It reveals the buildings' designs in brilliant architecture photos and features texts and drawings that document the characteristics of these outstanding places.

Litomyšl. The Potential of the Small City

Architecture as key driver for economic and social development: The topics addressed are the potential of the city, the political dimension of architecture, and tendencies of new Czech architecture.