Wood Timber - Joaquin Ballarin, Loft

This title looks at a wide range of contemporary architecture using wood, presenting the most famous and significant projects in the world. Organised according to topographic parameters, the book reveals the most fashionable trends in construction, architecture and design. This material, which has been used for building since the dawn of man, is blessed with a variety of characteristics which afford its great versatility. Used for structural work, it is also effective for insulating against temperature and noise and is very ecological.