Sustainability, by no means a passing trend, is the necessary direction that architecture will have to take in the near future. Driven by necessity, as well as by a progressive and daring spirit, many architects are branching out into new, uncharted directions, designing efficient, autonomous energy systems or taking advantage of the properties in high-tech materials such as steel and glass for conserving energy. The present volume offers a careful selection of new projects by emerging architects which provide an interesting panorama of languages and techniques applied to the rich and dynamic field of sustainable architecture. All explanatory texts, floor plans and construction details have been contributed by the architects themselves, making this an invaluable and up-to-date resource on the current state of sustainable design.

This volume uncovers some of contemporary architecture’s most relaxing and healing spaces. Whether health clubs, spas or beauty treatment centers, the projects featured all display immaculate design and detailing by some of today’s greatest architectural talents. Renowned international architects have contributed their finest works, documented with full color photographs, plans, sketches and detailed commentaries so that anyone with a passion for great design, whether or not they are professionals in the field, can appreciate and explore in depth this stunning selection of projects.

 

The wide array of designs presented in this volume offers a varied vision of the latest trends in drinking and dinning outdoors bars & restaurants.This diverse collection is an excellent cross-section of some of the most cutting-edge al fresco bars & restaurants in the world.These designs have inevitably been excellent testing grounds for studing different trends in architectural language,use of materials and volume design.Each project in this choice selection is lavishly illustrated with full-colour photos,floor plans and sketches and first-hand,expert commentary from the deigning studios themseleves.