Ice Architecture

Glaciers, snow and perpetual ice have always fascinated human beings; this is reflected in the exceptional architecture of frigid regions. The task of building in the coldest parts of the world represents both a bare necessity and a special challenge.

Ice Architecture presents the most innovative projects that illustrate the success of contemporary architects in mastering the challenges of building in extremely cold zones. The volume presents the work of architects working in this field, graphically accompanied by numerous photographs and plans, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of ice architecture.

From the contents:

_Indian Research Base, Arctic (BOF Architekten)
_Nordpark Cable Railway in Innsbruck, Austria (Zaha Hadid)
_School of Nursing and Health Care Practice in Jagtvej, Greenland (Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects)
_Huski Hotel in Falls Creek, Australia (Elenberg Fraser)
_Svalbard Science Centre in Spitsbergen, Norway (Jarmund / Vignæs Architects)