Rael's engaging narrative addresses the misconceptions associated with earth architecture. Many assume that itâ€™s only used for housing in poor rural areas â€“ but there are examples of

Earth Architecture

Rael's engaging narrative addresses the misconceptions associated with earth architecture. Many assume that itâ€™s only used for housing in poor rural areas â€“ but there are examples of airports, embassies, hospitals, museums, and factories that are made of earth. Itâ€™s also assumed that earth is a fragile, ephemeral material, while in reality some of the oldest extant buildings on the planet are made of earth. Rael also touches on many topics that pervade both architecture and popular media today, such as the ecological benefits and the politics of building with earth, particularly in developing nations where earth buildings are often thought of as pre-modern or backward. With engaging discussion and more than 300 images, Earth Architecture showcases the beauty and simplicity of one of humankindâ€™s most evolved and sophisticated building technologies.
Country USA
Brand Princeton Architectural Press
Manufacturer Princeton Architectural Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2010-05-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781568989457

Country	USA
Brand	Princeton Architectural Press
Manufacturer	Princeton Architectural Press
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2010-05-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781568989457

Earth Architecture