As well as being an essential resource for architects and related professionals, this enormous book will be coveted by every global and armchair traveller who has an eye for beautiful buildings. [...] The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture opens with a world data section illustrating the global economic and demographic context of architectural practice. This includes a detailed world map indicating the distribution of buildings in the book in conjunction with population density.
Current as well as projected general and urban population figures provide an overview of the physical and human context of contemporary architecture. Country-by-country charts set out gross domestic product, annual expenditure on construction, literacy and environmental sustainability rankings, illustrating the relationship between relative wealth and the occurrence of inspired architecture. Together these provide an overview of the demographic, economic and environmental factors that shape our built environment.
The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture is an essential addition to the library of everyone who appreciates the importance of our built heritage, past, present and future."