Книги видавництва Braun

How can houses be upgraded to meet today’s demands – from living comfort via energy efficiency to digital requirements? How can the fusion of historic and new elements be utilized as a design element? The continued use of existing resi...

From the contents: * Bathhouse in Las Vegas, USA (Richardson Sadeki) * Hotel Q in Berlin, Germany (GRAFT) * Moku Moku Yu in Tokio, Japan (Klein Dytham architecture) * McCarthy Residence in Sidney, Australia (stephen varady architecture) * The ...

Buildings and spaces bearing traces of the past that are integrated into new functional and artistic concepts are galvanizing the architecture and design scene. As a result of the increased awareness of sustainability issues and growing appreciation ...

The architecture of the single-family house reflects very different lifestyles and realities. Chris van Uffelen has examined this versatile task in Switzerland and Austria (supplemented by South Tyrol). He presents remarkable projects that neverthele...

An extraordinary variety of well-designed middle-class family dwellings in Germany Germany is a nation of detached houses. About two-thirds of its residential building stock consists of single-family homes, and with 80,000 to 90,000 new buildings ...

From the contents: * Expo Station in Singapore (Foster & Partners) * WTC Transportation Hub in New York, USA (Santiago Calatrava) * Berlin Main Station, Germany (gmp) * St Pancras International in London, Great Britain (Chapman Taylor) * S...

Amazing Possibilities for Hoteliers and Designers Alike to Prove Their Ingenuity. Converting abandoned buildings into cutting-edge hospitality destinations is a great way to offer guests authentic experiences and creative solutions. Some of today&...

The image of wood has transformed remarkably, from a traditional, rustic material to the pinnacle of high-tech building elements. In addition to its well-known and valued ecological and building-biological aspects, wood construction techniques ensure...

Buildings from all over the world using the latest developments, innovations and achievements of eco-friendly architecture. Climate change and environmental pollution, rising energy prices and dwindling resources pose major challenges for the worl...

Winter gardens are well-established elements of the architectural design of residential spaces. With their glazed structure, they absorb light and heat, offer protection from all climatic conditions, while suggesting an immediate connection to the su...

More and more architects and builders are exploring the possibilities of a material for the construction of houses that offers unparalleled major advantages regarding design, function and ecology. Wood is a renewable building resource that impresses ...

The trend towards the Tiny House – and also the Micro Flat – is more than just a short-term hype. It is an attitude towards life, a contemplation on the essentials to which more and more people are attracted. The past months have shown us...

Since antiquity, villas have been distinguished by the highest level of living comfort, sophisticated designs, and a detached location. Cleverly conceived layouts and superior materials turn them into unique private residential spaces. The project...

The Baltic Sea has gained rapidly in importance as a travel destination in recent years. More and more people appreciate the diversity found among urban designer hubs, sleepy and cozy villages, and ever-changing coastal strips. The new volume in the ...

It bodes well when architecture meets vacation. It is a combination that promises relaxation and pleasure, inspiration and style, all in one. Every one of the more than 60 vacation domiciles presented in this guide to architecture and accommodatio...