Architecture Materials Wood

　　Woodisorganic, it is regarded as warm, as making human surroundingscosy.In addition, it can compete with any hi-tech material: woodhas anextraordinarily good weight-to-strength ratio, hasoutstandingacoustic and insulation properties, and when properlydeployed andlooked after, it is also durable. Timber buildingshave alwaysachieved low-energy standards, they are climate-neutralto erect,and environmentally friendly to demolish. Those whorecognize andexploit the natural qualities of wood have awonderfully versatilematerial which can be brought to life in thehands of a creativedesigner and builder. With the help of morethan 300 illustrationsand architectural drawings, this bookpresents 25 proprojects fromall over the world which exemplify awhole variety of forms andapplications of wood both for interiorsand exteriors.