Across all cultures, contemporary religious buildings are among the most stimulating and experimental in architecture. This publication is a unique collection of international examples of sacred spaces af all denominations that were built in the last few years. Published by Gestalten.

Compiled by architects for architects, this is an indispensable resource for professionals seeking to understand how colourful buildings can animate their environs and engage their users. Published by Thames & Hudson.

The 5th edition of the Architectural Papers edited by the Josep Lluís Mateo Chair at the ETH Zurich, After Crisis: Post-Fordist Conditions for Architecture, focuses on the new conditions for architectural practice and the new epistemologies that may inform it in the next future.

The International Highrise Award is bestowed every two years on an outstanding building from a number of worldwide nominations. In this Jovis publication, 27 current highrise projects - finalists and nominated projects - demonstrate important trends and innovative concepts.

Brasilia and Chandigarh were built within a Western planning euphoria that displayed utopian traits. Since then, foreign architecture and the indigenous culture have formed new identities. Iwan Baan has taken photos of everyday life in both cities. Published by Lars Müller.

This Birkhauser publication focuses on designing and building in underserved communities around the globe. The work of the architects shown expresses the belief in the social responsibility of architecture. Published in conjunction with the eponymous exhibition at the MoMA, New York.

This Laurence King publication is a comprehensive look at the emerging trend of architecture that favours substance over style, combining functional design and sustainable processes. It features around 50 residential case studies from around the world.

This Thames & Hudson publication offers 21 selected projects by the Spanish contemporary architect Rafael Moneo. They are presented in detail, from the initial idea through construction to the completed work. Illustrated by new colour images by arch. photographer Michael Moran.

This comprehensive sourcebook by Virginia McLeod contains newly commissioned scale drawings of every type of architectural detail taken from 100 of the best contemporary houses from around the world. Published by Laurence King.

Theaters, concert halls and opera houses are among the most fascinating architectural tasks of today. Masterpieces: Performance Architecture + Design presents 69 contemporary international projects by famous architects and up-and-coming young designers. Published by Braun.