To examine whether recent initiatives reestablishing bison herds to restore economic, ecological, political and cultural tribal health have met expectations, Braun (Indian studies, U. of North Dakota,
Creativity and workmanship under a single roof, yet neither a university nor a factory – labs, studios and workshops are hubs of creative innovation and practical implementation. These two premi
The evolution from yesterday''s purely functional and usually soulless bathroom to today''s private oasis that comes in all shapes and sizes – sometimes almost like a piece of art – continues to open
Places of coffee consumption of very different kinds are an indispensable as part of urban life all over the world. This publication shows how cafés, coffee houses and coffee shops are designed today.
This compedium is a detailed and comprehensive portrayal of the best and newest interior projects from accross the globe. From the pragmatism of North America and the minimalism of Northern Europe to
Pallets are a universal symbol of the globalized world. The properties of this transport platform – standardization, stability, simplicity and internationality – are carried over into the work of arch
Landscape architecture is comprised of a wide and multifaceted range of very diverse outdoor space designs – stern or playful, shrill or romantic, straightforward or low key. As their main building ma
Architecture in Europe has always been characterized by an inimitable variety of style. Also, current architecture, from Estonia to Spain, between Norway, Germany and Greece, is inspired by the creati
We are living in a time of constantly changing global perspectives. This compendium presents a global perspective for contemporary architecture. It is both a reference work and source of inspiration,
Berlin is in motion, in constant change. Twenty years after the reunification the German capital enjoys more popularity than ever before. "There is no shortage of contradictions when it comes to this
" Anthropologists need history to understand how the past has shaped the present. Historians need anthropology to help them interpret the past. Where anthropologists' and historians' needs intersect i
