About this book
Houses of the Year 2022 is the official publication for the renowned House of the Year competition, organized by the German Architecture Museum and Callwey. In this book, you will find the 50 best architect-designed single-family homes from German-speaking countries, selected by a jury of experts. Each project is described with text, images, and floor plans, providing a clear understanding of the design, construction, and underlying ideas.
What to expect
You will get 50 individual planning stories from architects and builders who realize diverse living solutions: houses made of stone, wood, or concrete; homes on a slope, in the city, or the countryside. Additionally, the book showcases the best award-winning product solutions in terms of innovation, design, and sustainability. Ideal for anyone interested in contemporary architecture, inspiring home designs, or sustainable building solutions.
Why this book is useful
Whether you are building yourself, professionally active in the construction or design world, or simply love architecture: this book offers concrete examples and plans that will spark ideas and provide insight into how different materials and solutions work in practice. The combination of extensive images and technical floor plans makes it both practically applicable and inspiring.
Product specifications
- Title: Houses of the Year 2022
- Organization: German Architecture Museum & Callwey
- Content: 50 selected single-family homes with text, images, and plans
- Materials (in projects): Paper, Wood, Concrete, Stone
- Brand / Publisher: Callwey
- Made in: DE
- EAN / barcode: 9783766725837
- SKU: 9783766725837
- Manufacturer: Callwey GmbH, Klenzestraße 36, 80469 Munich, DE
Technical properties
This is a printed publication that combines text, photos, and floor plans. The described houses use common building materials such as wood, concrete, and stone; the book itself is a paper publication from Callwey publishing house.
Who is this book for?
Perfect for architecture enthusiasts, contractors, designers, and homeowners seeking inspiration for modern and sustainable home construction. The book provides practical examples and visual references that you can immediately use for planning or as a source of ideas.
With Houses of the Year 2022, you bring home a clear and richly illustrated resource on contemporary residential architecture from German-speaking countries — carefully selected and presented by experts.
