Architecture of Change: Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment

Architecture of Change: Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment Book Presentation and Discussion Event Architecture Forum Aedes am Pfefferberg (Christinenstr. 18-19, 10119 Berlin) May 29, 2008 starting at 8PM The editors Kristin Feireiss and Lukas Feireiss will present the latest release from Gestalten, Architecture of Change: Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment and lead a panel discussion about contemporary sustainable building practices with renowned architects Friedrich von Borries, Christoph Ingenhoven, Francis Diébédo Kéré and Ralf Steeg. The presentation and discussion will take place in German language. About the Book Architecture of Change: Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment (ISBN: 978-3-89955-211-9) Edited by: Kristin Feireiss, Lukas Feireiss Based on the Zumtobel Group Award for Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment Today’s architects and engineers are increasingly being asked to address issues of sustainability in our changing world. Architecture of Change presents outstanding architectural projects that combine creativity, scientific knowledge, technical innovation, social engagement and a strong sense of responsibility to address environmental challenges. The book is based on the Zumtobel Group Award for Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment. Architecture of Change features recently built and realised projects that – in addition to their exceptional architectural quality – make a notable contribution to a liveable and sustainable future. But the book also covers current initiatives that promote innovative research in this sector and thus encourage an emerging generation of environmentally aware architects and urban planners. Architecture of Change contains nearly forty international projects by architects that include Pritzker Prize winner Thom Mayne, Steven Holl, Ken Yeang, Sauerbruch & Hutton, Architecture for Humanity and Rural Studio. The included work ranges from development projects in Bangladesh, Nepal and Africa to open source Internet platforms, experimental approaches to flood prevention and modern high-rises for an urban context. The book also includes essays by and interviews with internationally renowned experts in architecture, science, economics and politics. Its impressive examples of pioneering architectural projects make Architecture of Change an inspiring book for all those interested in contemporary architecture and questions of sustainability. Because it shows visionary solutions that are improving our environment in real ways, the publication is a relevant reference for both a professional and general audience. Visit our website to click through preview pages of the book from here: http://www.gestalten.com/books/detail?id=d7f6f0d81804199901180d90e1c10008