Today International Book Day 📚, we recommend 6 books on Architecture, which you cannot stop reading:
1. YES IS MORE by TASCHEN
An archicomic on the evolution of Architecture. It is an accessible but tirelessly radical manifesto from the architecture studio BIG in Copenhagen. This book uses the comic book format to express his radical face to contemporary architecture.
2. LIVING IN THE ENDLESS CLITY, by Ricky Burdett
It is the Urban Age project promoted by LSE Cities Center, which focuses on 3 cities that represent 3 different mirrors in which to look at the reality of megacities outside the more developed world; like Mumbai, Sao Paolo and Istanbul, reproducing the contradictions of any city.
3. LOW COST ARCHITECTURE, by MONSA
Whether partially or fully prefabricated, all designs illustrate the inherent ability of many architects to design attractive, smart, sustainable, economical and energy-efficient properties.
4. LE CORBUSIER, LE GRAND by Tim Benton y Jean Louis Cohen
A spectacular visual biography of the life and work of Le Corbusier, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. The book features a variety of sketches, photos, and correspondence from his vast production.
5. CASA TROPICAL. by Philip Jodidio
An overview of the graceful symbiosis between modern life, landscape, and tropical climate.
6. NEUFERT, EL ARTE DE PROYECTAR by Ernst Neufert
Considered the bible of architects. The 16th edition of this world-renowned manual with updated content based on new environmental standards in the construction field.
And what books inspire you? Tell us in the comments.
