Design of Wind, Light, Water, Earth, and Spirit – Seeking Wisdom in the World's Landscapes

Author: [Japan] Tetsuo Furuichi
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: As a member of the renowned Kenzo Tange & Associates, the author participated in the design and construction of numerous large-scale overseas projects across five continents. With extensive experience, solid theoretical foundation, and keen observation skills regarding local customs, cultures, geographical climates, and other natural conditions, the author's architectural insights are profoundly enriched. Particularly with a masterful pen, the author transforms a highly professional book into a travelogue, effortlessly allowing readers to explore the tropical rainforests of Africa, the glacier snow peaks of Tibet, the scorching deserts of the Middle East, the grasslands of Mongolia, and the water towns of South Asia in 19 countries and cities. At the same time, it sparks a strong interest in urban planning and architecture with distinct regional characteristics. In the book, the author provides in-depth analysis through case studies, demonstrating how differences in culture and natural conditions lead to varying styles of urban and architectural design, which in turn affect their functions. Conversely, urban and architectural designs influence people's social lives. In today's advocacy for building an ecologically sustainable society, this book holds significant guiding value. It is not only valuable for professionals such as urban planners, landscape designers, and faculty and students of architecture but also serves to enhance knowledge and inspire imagination for the general public. This book is suitable for urban planners, landscape designers, faculty and students of architecture, and general readers.