Contemporary Houses Around the World - Volume 2
This second volume in the Homes for Our Time series documents a revolution in residential architecture. Through detailed photography, architectural plans, and descriptions, this 464-page book explores innovative approaches to contemporary home design with a focus on resourceful and green private homes.
Sustainable Architecture and Green Building Solutions
The book showcases over 60 contemporary houses across the globe that address modern environmental challenges. Featured projects include Palinda Kannangara's Frame Holiday Structure in Sri Lanka—a disassemblable steel framework home built on a $40,000 budget that adapts to floodplain conditions. In Brazil, Luciano Lerner Basso's Fortunata House integrates with surrounding nature, built around an endangered tree species on stilts to preserve the forest floor. Miller Hull's Loom House near Seattle demonstrates environmental ambition through recycled materials and efficient energy use.
Emerging Architectural Talent
Rejecting "stardom" while celebrating diversity, this volume highlights talents such as Suzuko Yamada, Gurjit Matharoo, and the collective Frankie Pappas. The book features homes from Australia, New Zealand, China, Vietnam, the United States, Mexico, Ecuador, and Costa Rica, presenting a comprehensive survey of how contemporary architecture addresses climate, environment, history, and technology.
Book Specifications
This multilingual edition includes text in German, French, and English. The hardcover book contains 464 pages of architectural photography, floor plans, and detailed project descriptions. Each home is organized by architect, providing insights into innovative building techniques and sustainable design principles that define the future of residential architecture.
What Role Do Homes Play?
The volume raises critical questions about housing in our changing world: What role do homes play in our endangered environment? How can they innovate? Through its diverse selection of projects, the book demonstrates that contemporary homes across continents share common approaches to sustainability, resourcefulness, and integration with their surroundings.
