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Transportable Environments 3

Edited by Robert Kronenburg, Filiz Klassen

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About the Book

The latest volume in this popular series of books which explores the theoretical basis for temporary and transportable structures where permanence is either not possible or desirable. The book provides insight into the wide range of uses of these structures, the varied forms they take and the concerns and ideas for future development, focusing on portability, adaptability, sustainability of the built environment, and technical innovations. A wide range of designed solutions identify and define contemporary directions in design theory and practice.

With international examples throughout, this book will be of interest and value to all those involved in the areas of building design, building component manufacture and urban design.

Table of Contents

Foreword. Theory, History and Context. Design. Technology. Projects LOT/EK, Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano. Office for Mobile Design, Jennifer Siegal. Biomimesis in Architecture: Inspiration for Next Generation Portable Buildings. Dockable Dwelling. Crysalis: A Portable Personal Shelter. In·ter·tex·ture: Weaving Kinetic Structures. I-Home, Smart Student Living. Portable Performance Space. Mobile Clinic: A Transportable Treatment Unit for Sub-Saharan Africa. Trajectory of the Junks. Past Tents: A Scenographic Experiment. Biographies of Contributors. Bibliography