Green Architecture

The central concerns of modern architecture today are environmental awareness and energy efficiency. Intelligent architecture is resource-saving – and in times of global warming, it is more than just a trendy movement. This comprehensive overview from our Bibliotheca Universalis series brings together the most successful contributions to sustainable building from the Architecture Now! volumes and showcases numerous new projects – from stars like Frank Gehry and Norman Foster as well as promising newcomers from around the world. Unlike a technical building guide, the content is not divided into specific categories. Building "green" means taking on the responsibility that comes with the construction and use of modern buildings – and there are countless ways to express this awareness. Some so-called passive approaches are as old as the history of architecture itself, while others are based on the latest technologies. The hundred buildings featured in this collection represent the full spectrum of contemporary ecological architecture and are among the most exciting architectural projects in the world today. About the series: Bibliotheca Universalis – compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe.