Wood Urbanism

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Wood Urbanism

From the Molecular to the Territorial

From small-scale thermal properties to large-scale forestry, territorial, and carbon cycle issues, wood has latent propensities not well addressed in the current discourse on wood construction. Through a range of design research formats –from material testing to insitu documentation to speculative urban projects– this book articulates and illustrates future architectural and ecological potentials of wood. This book brings into conversation scholars and practitioners who focus on wood from a range of perspectives. The aim is to examine the implications and potentials of wood urbanism, drawing particular focus to the complex relationships between landuse, wood production, and wood construction. While relying on the inherent intelligence and depth of multiple disciplines, a more totalizing thermodynamic perspective on the role of wood in contemporary buildings, urbanization, and territories is needed.

Eds. Size Format ISBN Printed · EN Price Daniel Ibañez, Jane Hutton, Kiel Moe 7.9 x 10.2 in. / 21 x 26 cm Softcover · 488 pages 978-1-94515-081-4 $54.95 / €49 / £44

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