Built in Brick - by Lisa Baker (Hardcover)

Name: Built in Brick - by Lisa Baker (Hardcover)
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The enduring appeal of the oldest man-made building material and its role in shaping expressive, sustainable architecture.Architecture using brick lends the built environment a strong and timeless presence worldwide.
About the Author: Lisa Baker was born in Ireland in 1982.
192 Pages
Architecture, Methods & Materials

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The enduring appeal of the oldest man-made building material and its role in shaping expressive, sustainable architecture.

Architecture using brick lends the built environment a strong and timeless presence worldwide. As a natural and durable building material, it has stood for centuries as a symbol of permanence, quality, and architectural identity. Its warm appearance, robustness, and versatility make it a preferred material for modern design.

Colors, surface textures, and joint patterns create expressive façades and precise architectural detailing. Leveraging digital design software and robotic technologies, architects today are transforming brick into perforated, pixelated, undulating, and other experimental configurations. This book showcases some of the most exceptional examples of this building material, demonstrating how tradition and innovation can come together to create sustainable and captivating buildings.

About the Author

Lisa Baker was born in Ireland in 1982. After travelling extensively, she began studying journalism and architecture in Dublin. Since moving to Germany in 2008, she has worked for a number of publishing companies and magazines.

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Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 9.5 Inches (W)

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 192

Genre: Architecture

Sub-Genre: Methods & Materials

Publisher: Braun

Format: Hardcover

Author: Lisa Baker

Language: English

Street Date: November 10, 2026

TCIN: 1009609067

UPC: 9783037683187

Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-4760

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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