{"product_id":"living-in-wood-by-chris-van-uffelen-9783037682180","title":"Living in Wood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important material for many centuries and used in countless diverse ways before being almost despised for a long time in the modern era, wood has now become a source of fascination and inspiration in contemporary architecture. The sustainable and locally available building material is easy to process, structurally very powerful and extremely simple to combine with other materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt insulates against heat as well as cold, but is also breathable - excellent qualities for a pleasant and healthy interior climate. Along with these practical considerations, it is the unlimited abundance of creative possibilities that accounts for the ever-growing popularity of residential dwellings made of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom one-storey bungalows to multi-storey dwellings, timber houses are at the forefront of the development of contemporary architecture and design. This volume presents the huge creative diversity of individual solutions from across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving in Wood\u003c\/em\u003e by Chris van Uffelen explores these innovative uses and designs, showcasing how wood is shaping modern architectural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431454228716,"sku":"9783037682180","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783037682180.jpg?v=1774557723","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/living-in-wood-by-chris-van-uffelen-9783037682180","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}