Architectural Climates

Swiss-born, Paris-based architect Philippe Rahm (born 1967) has synthesized disciplines ranging from physics, physiology and meteorology to create urban and architectural works that radically advance the prospects and possibilities of sustainable architecture. Rahm has presented his ideas internationally, lecturing at Yale, Harvard, Cooper Union and UCLA, and representing Switzerland at the 8th Architecture Biennale in Venice.

This book surveys Rahm's works of the past 12 years, including the Taichung Jade Eco Park in Taiwan. The book is designed to provoke a subtle gradation of sensations, by using different papers, by transitioning from very formal scientific presentation to warmer poetic and personal contributions, and through a variation in the illustrations from schematic drawings to evocative photographs.

Arhitectul nascut in Elvetia, cu sediul la Paris, Philippe Rahm (nascut in 1967) a sintetizat discipline variind de la fizica, fiziologie si meteorologie pentru a crea lucrari urbane si arhitecturale care avanseaza radical perspectivele si posibilitatile arhitecturii durabile. Rahm si-a prezentat ideile la nivel international, a tinut prelegeri la Yale, Harvard, Cooper Union si UCLA si a reprezentat Elvetia la cea de-a VIII-a Bienala de Arhitectura din Venetia. Aceasta carte analizeaza lucrarile lui Rahm din ultimii 12 ani, inclusiv Parcul Eco Jade Taichung din Taiwan.