Big: Hot To Cold : An Odyssey Of Architectural Adaptation

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Explore the fascinating journey of architecture adapting to extreme climates in BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group's Hot to Cold. This extensive 712-page paperback showcases 60 case studies that reveal how we shape our living environments across the planet's harshest conditions.

An architectural exploration of climate adaptation from the hottest to the coldest places on Earth.

Following the massive success of Yes Is More, one of the standout architecture books of its time, Hot to Cold takes readers on an odyssey through architectural responses to severe climates. Released alongside the Hot to Cold exhibition at the National Building Museum in Washington DC, this book delves into the ways architecture evolves to meet environmental challenges.

By examining 60 diverse projects, the book highlights how increasing climate severity intensifies architectural demands. The core mission is to soften these climatic extremes to create comfortable living spaces that are both economically feasible and environmentally sustainable.

Architecture here is portrayed as both an art and a science-designed to support the lifestyles we desire. Our cities and buildings are not fixed; they reflect the progress made by previous generations. If they fall short, it’s our responsibility to advance this ongoing effort.

True to BIG’s vision of a pragmatic utopia, Hot to Cold not only focuses on individual structures but also on shaping the broader world we want to live in.

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