Tibetan Houses
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Author: Peter Herrie & Anna Wozniak
The region of the Himalayas and the adjoining Tibetan plateau is known for its unique and characteristic vernacular architecture and housing culture, which is slowly disappearing. The first part of the book analyses 19 traditional houses in the region that respond in diverse ways to the specifics of their location and local climate. The second part is a comparative study of the construction elements – walls, roof and façades – using photographs and hand-drawn construction details. The newly produced scale drawings provide an excellent basis for comparative review. Detailed plans, atmospheric photographs and informative texts take the reader on a journey through a fascinating building culture.
ISBN 9783035610314. Birkhauser Verlag. hb. 312 pages. 368 b/w ills. 250 colour ills. 33 x 24 cm.
out of print
The region of the Himalayas and the adjoining Tibetan plateau is known for its unique and characteristic vernacular architecture and housing culture, which is slowly disappearing. The first part of the book analyses 19 traditional houses in the region that respond in diverse ways to the specifics of their location and local climate. The second part is a comparative study of the construction elements – walls, roof and façades – using photographs and hand-drawn construction details. The newly produced scale drawings provide an excellent basis for comparative review. Detailed plans, atmospheric photographs and informative texts take the reader on a journey through a fascinating building culture.
ISBN 9783035610314. Birkhauser Verlag. hb. 312 pages. 368 b/w ills. 250 colour ills. 33 x 24 cm.
out of print