Ritual House: Drawing on Nature's Rhythms for Architecture and Urban Design
Ritual House: Drawing on Nature's Rhythms for Architecture and Urban Design by Ralph L. Knowles
English | 2 Feb. 2006 | ISBN: 1597260509 | 224 Pages | PDF | 5.42 MB
English | 2 Feb. 2006 | ISBN: 1597260509 | 224 Pages | PDF | 5.42 MB
Analyzing methods of sheltering that range from a Berber tent to a Spanish courtyard, to the cityscape of contemporary Los Angeles, Knowles shows us the future: by coining the concept of solar access zoning, he introduces a radical yet increasingly viable solution for tomorrow's mega-cities. Understanding how the elements affect our lives is more vital than ever. High-energy enclosed building systems have cut us off from nature, but we can re-connect to our landscapes and to humanity through buildings that honor ecological balance, personal choice, and creativity. By engaging nature in our designs, we can create shelters that are unique to their climate, their region, and their relationship to the sun. "Ritual House" will take its rightful place among those classic works that become touchstones for the culture.