Tomorrow’s Timber + Booming Bamboo – Fully Revised Edition

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Tomorrow’s Timber

Timber has evolved from a traditional building material to ‘mass timber’, an engineered high-performance product from which complete construction systems and even high- rise buildings can be made. Mass timber has the potential to usher in a three-fold revolution in the way we build.

• • An ecological revolution because of the enormous sustainability benefits of mass timber over its non renewable, fossil-based counterparts.
  • An economical, functional and technical revolution through the integration of ICT-based production technologies to support prefabrication of complete building systems in factories, increasing quality, safety and building speed.
  • An aesthetic and well-being revolution made possible by the spectacular possibilities of parametric design and the substantial psychological and health benefits of mass timber.Abundantly illustrated, Tomorrow’s Timber covers all the above topics based on the latest scientific insights and statistics and lessons learned from practice. Also included are inspiring case studies from all over the world, which show that the mass timber revolution has already begun.

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Booming Bamboo – Fully Revised and Expanded Edition

Discover the boundless potential of bamboo in its updated form! Booming Bamboo returns with a wealth of new insights and inspiration, completely revised by author Pablo van der Lugt. Featuring 30 additional projects and an extra 16 pages of captivating content, this edition delves even deeper into the remarkable versatility and sustainability of bamboo.

In an era defined by resource scarcity and environmental urgency, Booming Bamboo presents a compelling case for embracing bio-based materials. From its humble origins to its modern applications in architecture, design, and beyond, bamboo emerges as a powerful contender in the quest for a more circular and biobased economy.

Explore the fundamental principles of bamboo growth, properties, and cultural significance, illuminated by the latest research and findings. Discover how this fast-growing, renewable resource holds the potential to mitigate climate change and restore ecosystems through innovative approaches to reforestation facilitating the development of new local industries worldwide.

Illustrated with abundant detail, the revised edition showcases the diverse array of materials and fabrics that can be derived from bamboo, demonstrating its adaptability and ingenuity. From practical applications to awe-inspiring projects, Booming Bamboo celebrates the most magnificent, innovative, and inspiring uses of this remarkable material and provides the required roadmap for bamboo to become a cornerstone in a future, biobased economy.

Join us on a journey of (re)discovery as we unlock the full potential of bamboo—a sustainable solution for the challenges of our time.

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE MAY 20 2024
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