PublishedBraun Publications, January 2012 |
ISBN9783037680957 |
FormatHardcover, 224 pages |
Dimensions34.3cm × 24.1cm × 3.3cm |
This title features a stunning array of the most ambitious examples of residential design in the tropics. From a small and elegant dwelling on a remote island to a luxurious holiday residence set in a spectacular landscape from Brazil to Florida, from Bali to Singapore "Tropical Houses" brings together a collection of exotic environments designed by wellknown architec- tural firms as well as interesting approaches by local architects.
The houses featured in this volume embrace the tropical lifestyle with open-air rooms, shady courtyards, sunny patios, and cool stucco walls. Exotic local materials and eco-conscious features are a seamless response to the settings of many of the featured houses.
