The Sustainable House Handbook: How to Plan and Build an Affordable, Energy- and Water-Efficient Home for the Future by Josh Byrne

$39.99 AUD

Category: Architecture

The Sustainable House Handbook is your comprehensive guide to building an affordable, eco-friendly and energy- plus water-efficient green home for the future. In this book, sustainability expert and Gardening Australia presenter Josh Byrne takes takes readers through the process of planning a 10-St ar rated high-performance home according to the Australian Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), and outlines how it is possible to build with conventional materials, in an accessible and cost-effective way.   Josh shows how to create a family home that is comfortable year-round, without the need for air conditioning or additional heating, how to integrate solar power to cover household needs, and how to reduce water usage by integrating rainwater tanks and greywater recycling systems. He also discusses how to cleverly incorporate organic food production in the garden while maintaining a highly attractive space that improves health and wellbeing.   Illustrated throughout with photos, plans, charts, diagrams and useful statistics and measurements, The Sustainable House Handbook is an accessible, easy-to-follow resource for anyone planning their dream house, or thinking about how to live more sustainably. ...Show more

Mok Wei Wei - Works by W Architects by Mok Wei Wei; Justin Zhuang (Editor); Jiat-hwee Chang (Other); Leon van Schaik (Other)

$90.00 AUD

Category: Architecture

During a career spanning over three decades, award-winning architect Mok Wei Wei has helped create the Singapore we see today. This overview of his large- and small-scale projects completed with his practice, W Architects, includes apartment complexes, museums, houses, and community centers, each reveal ing the architect's inspirations and his ingenious solutions to the challenges of building in a tropical city.Three themed chapters--"Refract," "Respond," and "Reflect"--move through Mok Wei Wei's career, from the early 1980s to the present, illustrating his unique approach to designing buildings for a dense urban environment in the context of a diverse multicultural society facing the challenges of climate, heritage preservation, globalism, and national identity. A must-have for fans of Mok Wei Wei and W Architects, Mok Wei Wei is also essential reading for architects building in tropical cities worldwide. ...Show more

Hundertwasser House by Hundertwasser

$22.95 AUD

Category: Architecture

As a painter, architecture doctor, ecological activist and philosopher Friedensreich Hundertwasser is one of the most fascinating artists of our time. His striving for harmony between man and nature is reflected in his role as a pioneer for green architcture, urban greening and environmntal protection. His buildings all over the world visualize his concept of architecture in harmony with nature: afforested roofs, tree tenants, organic forms instead of the grid system, diversity instead of monotony. As a promoter of human creativity and self-determination, he aimed to open people's eyes to the beautiful things in life and encourage them to think and act creatively. This book shows numerous images of Hundertwasser architecture projects and compiles Hundertwasser quotations which inspire contemplation. ...Show more

Living in the Mountains: Contemporary Houses in the Mountains by Phaidon Phaidon Editors

$59.95 AUD

Category: Architecture

A breathtaking survey of contemporary homes, each with a deep connection to the landscapes and vistas of the mountains Whether snow-capped, rocky, or covered with verdant forest, the sublime wilderness of mountains has inspired humans for millennia. Offering respite from urban living and a profound con nection to nature, mountain landscapes also present unique challenges that have resulted in innovative, resourceful, and beautiful residential architecture. Living in the Mountains is the definitive global tour, showcasing the finest examples of architect-designed homes, whether furnished with impressive views, offering protection from harsh environments, or simply reveling in their extraordinary altitude. ...Show more

Philip Cox - An Australian Architecture by Patrick Bingham-Hall

$60.00 AUD

Category: Architecture

Philip Cox is one of the most significant and influential architects in Australia’s history. This new book forms a comprehensive documentation of his many and varied projects, as well as providing an overview of his life and times. Cox came to prominence early in his career with several finely cra fted and structurally innovative buildings, and his subsequent fusion of architecture with engineering created a highly distinctive form of structural expression. His white steel buildings symbolised Australia’s emerging sense of identity in the 1980s and 1990s, and they had an unprecedente global impact. Although he is best known for the structural gymnastics of his public buildings, much of Cox’s most notable projects – including social housing and private houses – were underpinned by his historicist and humanist inclinations. The two streams were never far apart: Cox was an expressive romantic with a classicist heart, who was fascinated by structural innovation. Not just an architect, Cox is also a painter, urban planner, writer, historian and public figure who has long advocated the need for a distinctively Australian cultural identity. All his significant projects are featured, as well as several grand schemes that were never built and many that are relatively obscure. The book looks back at a period when the nation asserted itself and proclaimed a previously absent identity, and for the first time its architecture was internationally acclaimed as being definitively Australian. Philip Cox was the preeminent architectural figure, and as the author says... “Where Cox got it right, why he was the man for the moment, was his instinctive awareness of what an ‘Australian’ architecture should look like.” ...Show more

MMXX:Two Decades of Architecture in Australia by Cameron Bruhn

$80.00 AUD

Category: Architecture

MMXX tells the story of architecture in Australia in the first two decades of the 21st century. Shaped by unprecedented prosperity, urbanisation, uncertainty and internationalisation, the past two decades have produced some of the most significant and diverse architecture in this country. This richly il lustrated volume reflects on and evaluates this period, taking the reader on a journey through varying scales and locations - from ambitious city-making projects to finely crafted homes and elegant sheds nestled in the scenic countryside. Showcasing 59 acclaimed projects completed between 2000 and 2019, the book features work by more than 100 practices. Turn the pages to experience the urban generosity of Harry Seidler & Associates' Riparian Plaza in Brisbane, visit the irreverent and culture-shaping Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart by Fender Katsalidis, and explore ARM Architecture's iconic Shrine of Remembrance on Melbourne's grand axis. Highlighting the impact of the buildings, each is paired with a number that tells a story of occupation: capacity concert audiences, the number of babies born and large crowds gathered to witness moments in history. Alongside the key projects, ten essays by leading thinkers document the cultures and ideas that have shaped architecture today.MMXX guides the reader through contemporary architecture in Australia, foregrounding its invaluable contribution to our built environment and inspiring an optimistic future.   ...Show more

Dutch Architecture by MARJOLEIN. VISSER

$59.99 AUD

Category: Architecture

Courtyard Living: Contemporary Houses of the Asia-Pacific by Charmaine Chan

$70.00 AUD

Category: Architecture

Courtyards have long played an important function in residential design, regulating light, shade, and the use of space. With centuries of tradition as inspiration, contemporary architects are now realizing courtyard living afresh. This lavish survey of twenty-five residences across the Asia-Pacific reg ion features homes from Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, India, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Structured by courtyard function, the book's five chapters--on privacy; social spaces; sightlines; air, light, and shade; and blending boundaries--are richly illustrated with photography and architectural sketches that reveal the position of the courtyard within the floor plan. Showcasing the unique lifestyle opportunities afforded by contemporary courtyard design, this is an inspirational resource for anyone interested in indoor-outdoor living. ...Show more

The Terrace House: Reimagined for the Australian Way of Life by Cameron and Cameron and Butler Bruhn

$70.00 AUD

Category: Architecture

With British precedents and working-class origins, the terrace house is a story of remarkable resilience. Today it is highly sought-after for its nostalgic charm and inner-city locale. A new generation of homeowners is making their mark by working with architects and designers to reimagine the terrace h ouse for a twenty-first-century lifestyle. From subtle refinements to bold geometric forms, alterations and additions are often hidden from the street creating a sense of intrigue about what lies behind, above or beyond the romantic facade. This collection of homes celebrates the incredible history and enduring appeal of these well-loved buildings. ...Show more

City Houses by Lola Gómez

$59.99 AUD

Category: Architecture

As our cities become more and more dense, the competition for space grows increasingly heated, leading to higher real estate costs and greater financial challenges for new buyers. Amid these pressures, however, builders are still finding room for a wide range of design opportunities, continually updatin g the parameters and experience of urban living. Architects and developers are designing houses around the principles of density, efficiency and flexibility to meet the needs of the modern city's inhabitants. They address environmental, physical, social and economic issues through creative solutions that promote the integration not only of new architectural work into an existing urban fabric, but also the integration of people into a community. The results combine the benefits of city life with the privacy of suburban life. ...Show more

Low Cost Resources Run Architecture by Instituto Monsa de Ediciones (Editor); Anna Minguet (Editor)

$54.99 AUD

Category: Architecture

One objective of this book is to study the budget for each individual project, as far as possible, in terms of construction methods and materials, and energy and sustainability factors, in order to carry out a global evaluation. In effect, a means of evaluating interesting sources of information relevan t to the quality of life, the economy, eco-system, and other minor considerations. Whether partially or totally prefabricated, all of the designs illustrate the inherent capacity of many architects to design properties which are more appealing and intelligent, sustainable, economical, with low maintenance costs and reduced energy consumption and, it goes without saying, more agreeable living accommodation. All of this demonstrates the determination to create something unique within a very tight budget. ...Show more

Living in the Landscape by Anna & Anna & Black; Ri Johnson

$39.99 AUD

Category: Architecture

Living in the Landscape explores new and exciting relationships between landscape and design. It examines how architects increasingly use various nuanced landscape conditions as inspiration and sites for creativity. The complexities of the Australian landscape with its beautiful but often harsh geograph ical and topological physicality, questions of sustainability and climate change, and an understanding of the Indigenous relationship to landscape are all thoughtfully considered. From the archetypal silhouette of the rural farm shed to Glenn Murcutt-inspired buildings designed with the philosophy of touching the earth lightly, the authors explore how landscape and architecture intersect. In an age where we are increasingly aware of our relationship with the environment, these breathtaking homes exemplify the possibilities of living with the land. ...Show more