How can you wake up and face the day with gusto when you begin by showering in a small sealed chamber, confined by a bathroom with dull tile, cramped angular spaces, and clunky fixtures? After the kitchen-remodeling craze of the last decade - when people realized that kitchens can be enjoyable and fun - interest is now shifting to the bathroom. The current trend is to create a room that is not just a functional place to wash, but also a comfortable, soothing space in which to relax. Hot Water takes the great bathing traditions of the world, such as the Turkish bath, the Scandinavian sauna, and the Japanese bathhouse, and looks at how they can influence bathroom design today. The book translates these traditions into the principles of good bathroom design, right down to the nitty-gritty underworld of plumbing, fittings, water pressure, and materials. Serenely beautiful photographs feature the best contemporary bathrooms from around the world, including designs by Le Corbusier, Buckminster Fuller, Philippe Starck. Rediscover a more holistic approach to bathing: Hot Water is for anyone planning a bathing space that balances relaxation and revitalization - and heck, even makes you feel good in the morning.