Collection of texts published previously.

This publication is based on articles published in the journal Detail between 2010 and 2014.

Includes bibliographical references.

Theory + knowledge : The ambiguity of the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto -- Well-tempered space -- The danger potential of building materials -- Intelligent architecture -- Cost awareness as design strategy -- The quantifiable advantages of planted roofs -- Digital processes and the potential to individualise prefabricated homes -- Typology : Low-rise housing typology -- Townhouse in Dublin -- Atrium house in Ageo, Saitama -- House in Sapporo -- Semi-detached houses in Friedrichshafen -- House in Vorarlberg -- Houses in Stadel -- Terraced-house estate in Zurich -- Terraced villas at Winterthur -- Case studies : Weekend house on Lake Scharm�utzel -- Workshop in Uckermark -- House in Munich ; House in Melbourne ; House in Collonges-sous Sal�eve -- House in Hiroshima -- Houses in Bullas -- Landscape for living in Weissenbach -- Cabin in Helsinki -- M�eme experimental house in Taiki -- House in Soglio -- Townhouses in Munich-Riem -- House in Ghent -- House in London -- House in Gr�unwald -- House in �Avila -- House in Sulz -- Holiday house in Vitznau -- Houseboat on the Eilbek Canal in Hamburg -- Holiday home on Gotland -- Eco-friendly house in Deitingen -- House extension in Nantes using containers -- House in Krailling -- Residential development in Chantepie -- House in Riedikon -- House in Zellerndorf -- House in Chardonne.

Parallel texts in German and English.