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Contemporary Slovenian Timber Architecture for Sustainability
Kitek Kuzman, Manja; Kutnar, Andreja
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Description for Contemporary Slovenian Timber Architecture for Sustainability
Hardback. Presenting timber architecture as an integral part of the Slovenian landscape, this book covers some fifty projects, offering descriptions, photographs and plans. Coverage includes residential areas, offices, tourist, educational and industrial buildings. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 182 pages, 218 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVWYV; AMC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 444.
The book presents Slovenia’s contemporary timber architecture. Thanks to its abundant forests, Slovenia has preserved the tradition of wood construction. As much as 60% of its surface is covered by forests. Slovenia is also the third most forested country in Europe. The high share of forest-covered surface allows for a sustainable production of high-quality wood. In the past, wood was used primarily in the construction of farm buildings, but now timber architecture is used for everything from residences and office buildings to public buildings such as community centres and schools. Timber construction is becoming increasingly popular. Apart from larger companies taking ... Read more
The book presents Slovenia’s contemporary timber architecture. Thanks to its abundant forests, Slovenia has preserved the tradition of wood construction. As much as 60% of its surface is covered by forests. Slovenia is also the third most forested country in Europe. The high share of forest-covered surface allows for a sustainable production of high-quality wood. In the past, wood was used primarily in the construction of farm buildings, but now timber architecture is used for everything from residences and office buildings to public buildings such as community centres and schools. Timber construction is becoming increasingly popular. Apart from larger companies taking ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
182
Condition
New
Series
Green Energy and Technology
Number of Pages
163
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319036342
SKU
V9783319036342
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Ref
99-15
About Kitek Kuzman, Manja; Kutnar, Andreja
Assist. Prof. dr. Manja Kitek Kuzman of the University of Ljubljana researches timber construction and focuses on the study of design models of contemporary energy-efficient timber buildings, which combine the know-how of architecture, design and timber construction. Dr Kuzman’s teaching and research work is focused on the advances in wood construction and the potentials of innovative use of wood. Her ... Read more
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