in DETAIL Building Simply Two sustainable, cost-efficient, local

• Other Authors: Schittich, Christian (Editor), Heidenreich, Sharon (Translator)
• Format: Book
• Language: English; German
• Published: Germany Edition Detail 2012
• Series: In detail
• Subjects: Architecture, Modern; Small buildings; Simplicity in architecture
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 With innovations and new technological developments happening in ever more rapid succession, almost anything has become possible in the building industry. And yet, in spite of this trend, we are also witnessing its opposite; a renewed focus on the essentials in life. One of the factors behind this is the desire for sustainability, which involves adapting to local conditions and using the available natural resources. Another factor is financial pressure, which often triggers a quest for more efficient construction and production methods. Finally, there is an aesthetic need, a yearning to distance oneself from the ever increasing bustle and cacophony of the modern world.