Animal Architects, by Juhani Pallasmaa

Humans are not the only animal architects. Across virtually the entire animal kingdom, building habits can be found to some degree, and species with the greatest construction capabilities are distributed across all phyla, from protozoa to primates. Fascinated since childhood by the architectural work of other animals, Juhani Pallasmaa reviews the construction activity of countless species in this book, focusing on the functions performed by these structures and their construction methods. The text invites us to reconsider human architectural work in light of the creations of other living beings and to delve into the essence of an animal activity where invention and perfectionism are governed by the most basic vital needs.

• ISBN

  9786588280768

• Title

  Animais arquitetos, de Juhani Pallasmaa

• Author

  Juhani Pallasmaa

• Publication year

  2024

• Binding

  Capa Mole

• Language

  Português