Dimensions
289 x 289 x 30mm
Factories used to be just dark, Dickensian heaps of brick and concrete, with the occasional plume of black smoke rising from a tall chimney. But the acclaimed Factories and Industries showed the fi nest examples of today's factories, smart buildings that are more than just containers for industrial activity. Now Factories and Industries 2 presents even more remarkable buildings, all workerfriendly and environmentally respectful. Here are the latest and most innovative factories, offi ces, warehouses, even waste treatment plants, all shown in full-color photos with full construction details. AUTHOR: Eduard Broto, Phd in Architecture and active member of the COAC architecture association. He has carried out extensive research and analysis into the way architecture is evolving in response to the new challenges created by a rapidly changing world. Author of many articles about architectural trends, and supervisor of NEW HOUSING CONCEPTS. This compilation illustrates new trends in single-family housing. He lives in Barcelona. SELLING POINTS: ?Factories, offices, warehouses, even waste treatment plants ?Full-colour photos plus floor plans and construction information ?Industrial architects of the world, unite! ILLUSTRATIONS 312 colour illustrations 92 b/w plans Mdrawings