The Resilience of Tradition:
Malay Allusions in Contemporary Architecture
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Shireen Jahn Kassim, Norwina Mohd Nawawi & Noor Hanita Abdul Majid
It is a fairly common feature in current tropical architecture to abandon traditional climate appropriate forms for structures more suitable for colder climes: wood and ventilation are replaced by concrete and air conditioning. In this book three academics from the fields of sustainable design, vernacular architecture, bioclimatic technology and health planning examine what has been happening in Malaysia. Having established the positive effects of traditional Malay architecture, they survey current attempts in the country and elsewhere in Southeast Asia to incorporate traditional principles into modern buildings. With many colour photographs and some line drawings. 273 pages. For further details, please see the scanned contents page Near Fine Softback. First Edition
Weight 0.9kg. Post free within Malaysia
Published by Areca Books, George Town, Penang, 2017. ISBN: 9789675719318
Condition: Apart from minimal cover wear, the book looks new |