Contemporary Houses. Living Around the World. Living Around the World (en Inglés) - Chris van Uffelen

Global perspectives on residential design today showcasing innovative architectural solutions to changing lifestyles, environmental responsibility, and diverse cultural contexts.

Contemporary residential architecture is undergoing profound transformations worldwide. In response to individual aspirations and ecological responsibility, new approaches to private living are emerging. The single-family home remains a key area for experimentation with spatial concepts, construction methods and sustainable technologies. 

Examples from around the world demonstrate how architecture can address a variety of cultural, climatic and societal conditions. Issues such as spatial efficiency, resource conservation, and energy autonomy are being fundamentally reconsidered. This book presents outstanding projects from around the globe, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and of current developments in housing design.