A contemporary architecture book exploring the future of residential design through sustainable houses, innovative materials, and groundbreaking architectural thinking from around the world.
Homes for Our Time — Vol. 2 documents a global shift in modern architecture. Featuring more than 60 contemporary homes from Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America, this edition highlights how architects are redefining private living through sustainability, adaptability, environmental sensitivity, and local identity.
Created by acclaimed architecture author Philip Jodidio, the book brings together an international selection of architects, emerging studios, and multidisciplinary collectives including Suzuko Yamada, Gurjit Matharoo, Palinda Kannangara, Luciano Lerner Basso, Miller Hull, Frankie Pappas, and many others shaping the future of residential architecture.
Richly illustrated with architectural photography, floor plans, drawings, and detailed project descriptions, this volume serves as both an inspiring design reference and a thoughtful study of how homes respond to climate, culture, technology, and ecology.
Inside the book:
– Sustainable contemporary houses from around the world
– Eco-conscious residential architecture
– Minimalist homes and innovative private residences
– Modern tropical architecture and climate-responsive design
– Adaptive architecture and modular living concepts
– Architecture photography, plans, and project insights
– Interior and exterior design inspiration for architects and designers
Featured projects include:
– Frame Holiday Structure in Sri Lanka by Palinda Kannangara, a low-budget modular house designed for flood-prone environments
– Fortunata House in Brazil by Luciano Lerner Basso, elevated on stilts and built around an endangered tree species
– Loom House near Seattle by Miller Hull, recognized for its advanced sustainable renovation approach and recycled materials
This edition also reflects a broader transformation within architecture itself. Moving beyond traditional Western narratives, the book showcases projects from Vietnam, India, South Africa, China, Brazil, Sri Lanka, and other regions, presenting diverse perspectives from male and female architects as well as collaborative studios.
The homes featured range from modest retreats immersed in nature to highly sophisticated architectural villas, yet they share a common idea: a modern home should exist in dialogue with its environment.
Perfect for:
– Architects and interior designers
– Sustainable design professionals
– Collectors of architecture and coffee table books
– Design studios and creative workspaces
– Readers interested in modern residential architecture and eco-living
Author: Philip Jodidio
Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard and is internationally recognized for his architecture publications featuring leading architects including Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel, Renzo Piano, and Norman Foster.
