BOOKS - Wachsende Architektur (German Edition)
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152917
Wachsende Architektur (German Edition)
Author: Ferdinand Ludwig
Year: 2022
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 102 MB
Language: German
Year: 2022
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 102 MB
Language: German
A growing living house a building made of a plant seems to be a contradiction in terms Nevertheless the Khasi in eastern India already knew how to connect the branches of rubber trees to form footbridges and in southern Germany dance lime trees formed the centre of villages for centuries Following on from this the new discipline of Baubotanik is dedicated to designing with trees Built projects prototypes and visionary concepts point the way to a new green architecture This introduction shows the possibilities of such living constructions and goes into the botanical growth laws that guide the design The basics of constructing with trees are presented The book encourages a whole new look at architecture that becomes part of urban nature With numerous international examples and fascinating visual material Overview of tree species suitable for construction Botanical structures like trees contribute to local climate improvement