'learning from the local' book by piers taylor links locality with new era of sustainable design

"Learning from the Local: Designing responsively for people, climate and culture, a new publication written by celebrated architect and broadcaster Dr Piers Taylor, and published by RIBA Publishing, brings together over 30 of the world's most compelling architectural case studies to investigate this powerful shift. Far from nostalgic calls to restore lost traditions or imitate the vernacular, Learning from the Local explodes the myth that identity in architecture must be rooted in style."

"These case studies, which span countries as diverse as Burkina Faso, Japan, Greece, Pakistan and Australia, represent some of the most innovative and best-resolved architectural responses to context and culture from across the globe. Featured architects include globally-recognised figures such as Frank Gehry, Glenn Murcutt, Kéré Architecture and Lina Ghotmeh, alongside a host of rising talents whose work champions new definitions of localism."

Over 30 global case studies illustrate a shift toward context-specific, locally sourced, and sustainable architecture. The movement rejects nostalgic imitation and the notion that architectural identity must be defined by style, preferring contemporary reimaginings of local conditions. Design responses prioritize geography, geology, waste, ecology, community engagement and local making processes to deliver low-carbon, place-responsive buildings. Projects span Burkina Faso, Japan, Greece, Pakistan and Australia and include established and emerging architects. Emphasis on material experimentation, hands-on building and community collaboration reframes belonging and localism in architectural practice. Such approaches aim to produce well-resolved responses to context and culture.

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