{"product_id":"light-on-wood-mass-timber-architecture-susan-h-jones","title":"Light on Wood : Mass Timber Architecture - Susan H Jones","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight on Wood : Mass Timber Architecture – Susan H Jones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight on Wood\u003c\/b\u003e explores the relationship between architecture, nature and timber construction through the work of Seattle-based architect Susan H. Jones, founder of the pioneering practice atelierjones. Combining personal reflection with professional insight, the book charts the firm’s commitment to sustainable design and its role in advancing mass timber construction in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThrough a selection of key projects, Jones demonstrates how research, design, construction and policy can work together to reduce the carbon impact of the built environment. The book also documents atelierjones’ contribution to the development of timber building standards, helping to expand the possibilities of wood as a structural material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRichly illustrated with drawings, construction photography and detailed project documentation, \u003cb\u003eLight on Wood\u003c\/b\u003e offers valuable insight for architects, students and anyone interested in sustainable building design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeatured projects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe Marian Chapel, Seattle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFirst Congregational Church, Bellevue, Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe Roundhouse, Greenville, California, designed for the Maidu community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAn accessible exploration of mass timber architecture and sustainable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDetailed project studies with construction photographs and technical insights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBeautifully produced cloth-bound edition with extensive illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Light on Wood is a terrific combination of science, policy, technology, economics, and design, clearly demonstrating how design intersects with all of those areas. And the beautiful work and hand drawings make these connections accessible and engaging.” - Sarah M. Whiting, Dean and Josep Lluís Sert Professor of Architecture, Harvard University Graduate School of Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan H Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Birkhauser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e978-3-0356-2990-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/b\u003e October 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susan H Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58072387780991,"sku":"9783035629903","price":43.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7797\/7910\/files\/LightonWood_Cover.jpg?v=1785320020","url":"https:\/\/bookshop.rias.org.uk\/products\/light-on-wood-mass-timber-architecture-susan-h-jones","provider":"RIAS Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}