GA Houses is a Japanese magazine that focuses on architectural projects from around the globe that have something unique to offer in their design. The case studies within the magazine are all written by the architects who have designed the projects, many of which are still in the construction stages.

Divided into two major sections, FutureWood: Innovations in Building Design + Manufacturing examines a selection of new materials and techniques used in the construction of timber structures.

Architecture today is often focused on the issue of fitting the maximum amount of people into smaller areas, and so we see apartment buildings and subdivisions designed to still be attractive places to live.

When you pick up a book, particularly one on architecture, you expect to see a certain layout. There will be an introduction and contents page, followed by slabs of text with accompanying illustrations and photographs, concluding with an index or list of architects and/or photographers.

When you pick up a book, particularly one on architecture, you expect to see a certain layout. There will be an introduction and contents page, followed by slabs of text with accompanying illustrations and photographs, concluding with an index or list of architects and/or photographers.

Wood architecture in the modern day is very different from 100 or even 50years ago due to new technology.

Many books on architecture are designed for the casual reader, examining only the basic visual elements of a building for their aesthetics.

A monthly magazine from Korea, C3 looks at thematically linked architectural projects from around the world. #371 from August 2015 has two themes; the integration of nature and greenery into urban buildings and the blending of the public space into buildings.

A small book concerned with small structures aiming for a big impact, Nanohouse: Innovations for small dwellings by Phyllis Richardson contains a comprehensive overview of the benefits in designing small houses.

Though published twenty years ago, Building in Wood: Construction and Details by Götz Gutdeutsch is a remarkable and insightful book to read today.