Rem Koolhaas. Elements of Architecture

Not only is this a complete reference book on architecture, but it gives historical, practical, and illustrative information on each constructive component of architecture. From floors to walls, to roofs and stairs--every part of building and designing a dwelling or part of one, is included. Informative and so interesting. I'm not even an architect. For sure, a must purchase for every architect and builder.

Excellent book! My sun loved it.

This is an awe-inspiring book on architecture. It shows architecture is much more than the stereotype assumption of formal design. There is so much more about making a building, including the technical know-how. This book explores the elements of architecture through the lens of history, technology, science, sustainability, manufacturing, invention, sociology, culture, economics, etc. The combinations of those lenses produce rabbit holes of brilliant insights, technical reasonings, funny encounters, and much more.

I am not an architect, nor have I ever studied architecture, but I am fascinated by something that is a part of my everyday life yet is completely taken for granted. Most of us can perfectly live our lives without knowing the evolution of our doors, windows and walls, but there is a mind-boggling history to these and 12 other essential building blocks that can be found here. Simply put, this book is captivating. There is so much information packed into this cinder block of a tome that you will have enough nighttime reading to last you a year, especially since this book should be taken in small doses. An inspiring gift to yourself or anyone else who has the strength to lift it.

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Great presentation. Book pages are very thin, handle with care.

So many information about every little thing that all the people see every day! I dont even think before, that the history of roof or toilets (for example) can be so interesting!

Great Book!

Totally worth the price you're paying for 🙌Awesome research work by the team. The book is an extensive collection of all aspects related to the different elements of Architecture and showcases new perspectives relating to these.

importante sia nelle dimensioni che nei contenuti. Acquisto usato (ma come nuovo) a metà prezzo. Mi ritengo soddisfatto

Bad quality printing some of the pages the ink in them are completely missing making some chapters unreadable. Very disappointing.

I love it! All architects need to have it as the handbook, really inspring.

My daughter is Studying architecture & loves this book.