Metropolis Magazine just released a selection of books focused on timber architecture, showcasing the material’s versatility and growing relevance in sustainable design. These books explore various aspects of timber construction, from historical uses to innovative modern applications, emphasizing how timber is reshaping the architectural landscape. The featured works provide valuable insights for architects, designers, and anyone interested in the future of building materials.
For more information, you can read the full article here.
Personal favorite:
TOUCH WOOD: MATERIAL, ARCHITECTURE, FUTURE
By Carla Ferrer (Editor), Thomas Hildebrand (Editor), Celina Martinez-Cañavate (Editor), Lars Müller Publishers (March 21, 2023), 303 pp., $45
Through an extensive selection of essays, both “practical and visionary” projects, and over 200 illustrations, Touch Wood showcases how architects and designers are harnessing wood’s natural beauty, sustainability, and structural properties to create inspiring spaces. From Swiss timber architecture to Japanese joinery, it highlights wooden architecture’s aesthetic, environmental, and cultural dimensions.
