Creating Shade presents all conceivable types and forms of shade-providing design made of a host of different materials such as wood, fabrics and concrete. Trendsetting technological innovations and design concepts have been collected in this book. Published by Braun.

The guide by Clemens Richarz and Christina Schulz, to energy-conscious and sustainable refurbishment addresses architects. The authors present the basics of indoor and outdoor environments, energy-efficient balancing, ecology and economic viability. Published by Detail.

An optimized work environment improves the motivation of employees as the "human capital" of companies. This is reflected in a variety of innovative workplace types such as flexible combination offices, as well as spaces for informal communication. Published by Braun.

The images of buildings that we have in our minds are rarely based on a personal perception. Without actually having seen them we think that we know these famous buildings - solely from the media and from photographs. Published by Merian.

SOM journal 8 is the 2013 issue in a continuing series presenting the work of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in the context of a critical discussion. The jurors for this issue were Oliver Schulze, Einar Jarmund, and Robert Diemer. Published by Hatje Cantz.

The wide range of projects presented in this volume constitutes a comprehensive survey of the latest trends in the architecture and design of bars and restaurants. Each project has been selected for its innovative use and in the creation of a unique ambience. Published by Linksbooks.

In the heart of the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, the IBA Hamburg is presenting, until 2013, more than sixty building, social, and cultural projects and programmes to demonstrate how major cities can undergo ecologically and socially balanced growth in the present day. Published by Jovis.

Reiulf Ramstad is one of Norway's most promising architects representing a revitalized Nordic architecture and adopting the tradition known as Critical Regionalism. The book is published by Hatje Cantz Verlag and wont explain his work, but rather explore it.

The city as digital (art-)space - a response to the issue of the mediatisation of urban space and the concommitant impacts. Four essays approach the phenomenon theoretically, eleven artworks attempt to represent our altered world by aesthetic and media means. Christof Merian Verlag.

Renowned international architects have contributed their finest work. Photographs, plans, sketches and detailed explanatory texts provide insights into each of the featured projects. The latest addition to the respected Stands series. Published by LinksBooks.