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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Source: Phys.org