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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Spanning grand Alpine escapes to tropical getaways, plywood penthouses to mass timber high-rises, Out of the Woods celebrates a material that is both ancient and extremely versatile - and more topical than ever.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Humans have been building their homes out of wood for thousands of years. Its tactility and warmth has influenced countless architectural movements, dating back to historic Japanese houses all the way up to the recent craze for cozy Scandinavian interiors. It's one of the world's oldest architectural materials and it just might be the future of how we build. Timber is fast emerging as a sustainable material of choice, and thanks to recent technological advances, it's a safe and sturdy alternative to concrete. This book explores the innovative and inspiring ways architects are using this universal building material. Spanning grand Alpine escapes to tropical getaways, plywood penthouses to mass timber high-rises, Out of the Woods celebrates a material that is both ancient and extremely versatile - and more topical than ever.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"It is a great read for anyone who loves good design, beautiful photography and who likes to learn about the beauty of designing with wood. The book is an ode to wood and this gem should not be missing from your coffee table!" -- IMAGICASA-- "Imagicasa (Belgium + The Netherlands), summer edition"<br><br>a new book from Gestalten, celebrates the robust material through an illustrated glossary, essays, and an illuminating collection of structures that reimagine wood's uses and lay the groundwork for building better in the future. -- DWELL<br><br>presents the qualities of wood through different projects and voices from great names in architecture. -- ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST<br>

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