How important will new technology be for the architecture of the future? What does "home" mean in the 21st century? What is meant by "interactive" or "intelligent" architectures? The Jovis publication by Franziska Eidner and Nadin Heinich focuses on these up-to-date issues.

Gestalten introduces an unrivalled collection of the most innovative architecture that makes a considerable contribution to a sustainable future. Over forty exemplary projects by renowned architects like Renzo Piano and Rem Koolhaas are presented in this full colour publication.

This TASCHEN 25 - special edition - is a new abridged version of Julius Shulman - Modernism Rediscovered, 3 Volumes, published 2007 to celebrate the photographer's 97th birthday. Julius Shulman became famous for his photos of modern architecture. He died on 15 July 2009 in the USA.

Half of mankind lives in cities using the greater part of our energy and, thus, profoundly affects the world climate. The International Building Exhibition Hamburg illuminates causes and examines efforts in architecture and urban planning towards a new urban living. Published by Jovis.

This engaging publication discusses common misconceptions about earth architecture. With more than 300 images, the book showcases the beauty and simplicity of one of the most evolved building technologies in contemporary architecture. By Princeton Architectural Press.

San Francisco’s Art Deco owns some of its major masterpieces to the architect Timothy Pflueger, who began practicing architecture after the city's 1906 earthquake. Therese Poletti tells the fascinating story of Pflueger’s life and work. Published by Princeton Architectural Press.

As the need for sustainable ways of living grows ever more urgent and obvious, mass-produced factory-made homes have taken center stage. This book traces the history of prefabrication in architecture from its early roots to contemporary architects. Published by Birkhäuser.

Beyond Architecture is the first publication of its kind to document the creative exploration of architecture and urban propositions in the contemporary arts in a multitude of innovative approaches. Published by Gestalten.

Concrete has overcome its once tarnished image. Thanks to its flexibility concrete knows no rival. The Braun Verlagshaus publication Concrete Creations - Contemporary Buildings and Interiors presents a selection of 60 of the most memorable projects recently completed.

Bringing together diverse cultural and disciplinary views on urban sustainability, eighteen leading academics and practitioners in sustainable architecture and urbanism explore global concerns of sustainability and urbanity. Published by Taylor & Francis.