Chalets have been widely adopted as the standard form of architecture for mountain homes – but according to Patrick Giromini, an architect and lecturer at EPFL, it’s worth taking a close look at why. In a well-documented book, he explores how chalets reflect a societal construct established in the 18th century that has largely shaped our relationship with mountains.
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- Research and Tech Transfer , ENAC, Civil Engineering, Research and Tech Transfer, Architecture
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- © Alain Herzog / 2022 EPFL
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- CC0 Licence
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- Dec. 7, 2022
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- Chalets provide insight into our relationship with mountains. Patrick Giromini
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