• Amazing buildings that seem to defy the laws of gravity • More than 40 case studies on building in the most unbuildable places, with insights from architectsIn Living on the Edge, the author goes in search of the most amazing and seemingly unfeasible buildings which are situated at the edge of deep chasms and on steep cliffs. These houses are the work of architects who approach complexity and difficult conditions with imagination and a talent for thinking outside of the box. This book shows how, with the help of innovative techniques, fear of heightsinducing homes have been built at the most challenging locations all over the world. Living on the Edge is a book for architecture lovers without fear of heights!
• Amazing buildings that seem to defy the laws of gravity • More than 40 case studies on building in the most unbuildable places, with insights from architectsIn Living on the Edge, the author goes in search of the most amazing and seemingly unfeasible buildings which are situated at the edge of deep chasms and on steep cliffs. These houses are the work of architects who approach complexity and difficult conditions with imagination and a talent for thinking outside of the box. This book shows how, with the help of innovative techniques, fear of heightsinducing homes have been built at the most challenging locations all over the world. Living on the Edge is a book for architecture lovers without fear of heights!
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