At Home in Steel
Residential Construction in Steel—Thoughts on Space and Structure
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Beschreibung
A compact and concise survey of the use of steel in residential architecture, reflecting on historic icons and featuring outstanding contemporary examples
Since the introduction of steel as a building material in the early 20th century, its superior performance has challenged conventional wisdom about construction, enabling designs of surprising lightness and span. From the Eames House in Los Angeles to the Hôtel Tassel in Brussels and the Maison de Verre in Paris, At Home in Steel celebrates the use of steel in residential architecture. These icons of steel construction should inspire architects to rediscover the advantages of this versatile material in contemporary residential architecture, from industrial prefabrication and a swift and dry construction process to structural adaptability over a building’s lifetime.
Drawing on recent research at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Constructive Design, the essays in At Home in Steel reflect on steel residential architecture from today’s perspective. The book features contemporary examples by Atelier Bow-Wow, Christian Kerez, Lacaton and Vassal, and Made In, among others.
- Englische Ausgabe von Zu Hause im Stahl (ISBN 978-3-03860-013-8)
- Concise surveys of the use of steel in contemporary residential architecture and vertical extension of existing buildings
- Explore the advantages of steel, such as prefabrication, swift and dry construction process, or structural adaptability over a building’s lifetime
- Features examples by well-known Swiss and international architects
- Based on recent research at Zurich University of Applied Sciences’ Institute of Constructive Design
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ZHAW Institut Konstruktives Entwerfen
Themen in »At Home in Steel«
IKE ZHAW Wohnbau Stahlbau Architektur Wohnungsbau Architecture Steel construction Swiss architecture Modern architecture Moderne Architektur Residential building Schweizer Architektur Residential construction Contemporary architecture