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Werner Schmidt (1953) is one of the most interesting contemporary Swiss architects. After graduating from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, he established his practice in Graubunden. After building some inspiring and unconventional projects, in the 2000s he gained international reputation thanks to several convincing buildings made of straw bales in Switzerland, Germany and South Tyrol. This fascinating book is the result of a profound, comprehensive and evidence- based analysis. Selected projects are described, giving information from different perspectives, so as to present the most important aspects of Schmidt's work - creative process, impact on the environment, alternative building techniques with natural materials, tendency toward autonomy, and quality of life in the buildings.

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Author:   Andrea Bocco Guarneri ,  Gernot Minke
Publisher:   Birkhauser
Imprint:   Ambra Verlag MMag. Franz Schaffer
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   1.168kg
ISBN:  

9783990435052

ISBN 10:   3990435051
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   27 June 2013
Recommended Age:   College Graduate Student
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   German

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Andrea Bocco Guarnieri. MA, Ph.D. Associate Professor in Architectural Technology at Politecnico di Torino.

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