Treehouses in Paradise: Fantasy Designs for the 21st Century.TREEHOUSES IN PARADISE: Fantasy Designs for the 21st Century DAVID GREENBERG The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. Greenberg Green·berg , Joseph Harold Born 1915. American linguist. His influential works include Languages of Africa (1966) and Language Universals (1966). Noun 1. describes himself as an antiarchitect--one who rebels against traditions--and contends that tree houses are the ultimate manifestation man·i·fes·ta·tion n. An indication of the existence, reality, or presence of something, especially an illness. manifestation (man´ifestā´sh of that ethic eth·ic n. 1. a. A set of principles of right conduct. b. A theory or a system of moral values: "An ethic of service is at war with a craving for gain" . In 2000, he launched a contest that challenged other architects to come up with tree houses suitable for palm trees near the beaches of Fiji, Vietnam Vietnam (vēĕt`näm), officially Socialist Republic of Vietnam, republic (v), 128,400 sq mi (332,642 sq km), Southeast Asia. Occupying the eastern coastline of the Southeast Asian peninsula, Vietnam is bounded by China on the north, by Laos , China, and Maul, Hawaii. Not needing to meet building-code restrictions nor even requiring walls or heating and cooling mechanisms, the submissions were pure flights of fancy. By the contest's deadline, Greenberg had received responses from more than 500 architects in 38 countries. This vividly illustrated book includes the work of 98 of the entrants. Scale models, sketches, and full-color computer renderings bring each structure to life. Greenberg also provides background into his own work and his affinity for tree houses. Abrams, 2006, 156 p., color photos and illus., hardcover, $24.95. |
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