Bamboo is in the spotlight as a potential building material in the current pursuit of a CO2-neutral society, due to its rapid maturation and excellent mechanical properties. The book shows benefits of using bamboo as an alternative or replacement for wood.
The international Brick Award 22: fifty shortlisted and five winning designs once again prove the impressive versatility and timeliness of bricks as building material.
A wide-ranging survey of ecological, economical, and technical aspects of timber construction, with a focus on France's forestry and recently realised timber structures in French cities.