Outstanding sustainable architecture projects and social initiatives by the world s most exciting
architecture studios. In today s changing world, architects and engineers must address issues of sustainability
when designing buildings, homes and urban developments. Through
groundbreaking architecture, innovative urban planning and social engagement,
the awareness of how sustainable architecture can make an environmentalimpact are becoming increasingly grounded in public consciousness. Like itssuccessful predecessor, Architecture of Change: Edition 2010 presents an unrivaled
collection of the most innovative architecture projects that make a considerable contribution to a brighter future.

Over forty exemplary projects by internationally renowned architecture practices such as Pritzker Architecture Prize winners Renzo Piano and OMA founder RemKoolhaas are profiled with the newly built California Academy of Sciences and
the master plan for a wind farm in the North Sea.

The book also contains social
initiatives including Brad Pitt s Make It Right foundation to rebuild the LowerNinth Ward in New Orleans and theoretical research projects such as the PoliticalEquator by Teddy Cruz, dealing with concepts of an increasing global border.

From a zero emission ice station facility in Antarctica to the High Line publicpromenade in Manhattan, the book represents a broad range of environmentallymindful concepts that are not only outstanding in their architectural form but are
also devoted to regional environmental and social conditions as well as their globalimpact.
Architecture of Change: Edition 2010 is an essential reference for sustainablearchitecture and visionary urban development. It shows that creativity, science,technological innovation and social responsibility can genuinely improve our future environment.