Homes for Our Time

How do we truly live? This book by Philip Jodidio takes us on a journey through some of the world’s most innovative homes, showcasing the evolution of global architecture. From Samira Rathod's experimental concrete house in India to Tetro's adaptive Açucena House in Brazil, it highlights designs that merge advanced technology with creativity and adaptability to the natural environment. In Italy, Mario Cucinella's TECLA project represents a remarkable achievement: a home completely 3D-printed from raw earth in just 200 hours, exploring sustainable and affordable construction methods. Meanwhile, Kanan Modi's House of Gardens in Hyderabad, India, ingeniously blends indoor and outdoor spaces to combat heat and offer a serene urban oasis in response to rising temperatures and urban sprawl.These residences reflect the intersection of technology and architectural innovation, incorporating tools like 3D printing and video conferencing to create imaginative and eco-friendly designs. For example, Atelier Bow-Wow coordinated their Peninsula House in Greece entirely online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mariko Mori's Yuputira integrates her artistic vision with structural design, while Anne Fougeron's Suspension House revitalizes its surrounding natural beauty.In this third installment of the "Homes for Our Time" series, 59 avant-garde projects from 25 countries, including Guatemala, Slovenia, Norway, and Vietnam, are meticulously presented. Readers are invited to explore these groundbreaking residences and meet the architects who are shaping the future of architecture. These homes embody a creative spirit that promises to influence design for generations.