Frei Otto - Building with Nature

Drawing on the latest research and exclusive access to archival materials, this monograph traces Otto’s career as one of the twentieth century’s most important and influential architects. Published to mark the architect’s centennial, this beautifully illustrated book celebrates Frei Otto’s groundbreaking achievements in creating lightweight architectural structures and pioneering sustainable design practices. Featuring essays by leading scholars and a thematic overview of his most important works, the book investigates Otto’s tensile structures, his innovative application of biological principles to architecture, and his use of unconventional materials and construction techniques.