Building from Tradition: Local Materials and Methods in Contemporary Architecture

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Building from Tradition examines the up to date resurgence of interest in the handmade building and using local and renewable materials in up to date construction. Previously, raw materials were shaped to supply shelter and to accommodate the cultural, social, and economic needs of individuals and communities. That is still true nowadays as architects, engineers, and builders turn once again to local resources and methods, not simply for constructing buildings, but also as a strategy for supporting social engagement, sustainable development, and cultural continuity.

Building from Tradition features global case studies that allow readers to take note how building practices―developed and refined by previous generations―continue to be adapted to suit a broad range of cultural and environmental contexts. The book provides:

• a survey of historical and technical information about geologic and plant-based materials such as: stone, earth, reed and grass, wood, and bamboo;

• 24 detailed case studies examining the disadvantages and benefits to the use of traditional materials and methods and how they’re currently being integrated with up to date construction practices.


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