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Learning from the local: Designing responsively for people, climate and culture

Publication Year

2025

Document Status

Current

Abstract

An exploration of context-specific, locally sourced and sustainable architecture featuring international case studies illustrated by photography, drawings and plans.

Document History

Published October 2025.

Author

Taylor, P.

ISBN

9781915722508

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RIBA Publishing

RIBA Publishing produce best practice, legal, management and technical design guides for architects and other built environments professionals.

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