Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Homes for Modernists- Take an inside look at modernist gems- Behind the scenes of 20 stunning modernist homes- For all fans of experimental architecture and interiors- The most talked-about homes that inspire us to this dayIn this book you will find a stunning collection of homes...
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High Desert Retreat: Aidlin Darling Design- Richly illustrated, this monograph portrays the creative process that resulted in a stunning residence set within a desolate desert landscape- With insight from the team at Aidlin Darling Design, this title includes drawings, sketches, and plans to help understand the design process- High...
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Green Building Envelopes.: The Latest in Eco-Friedly ArchitecturePublisher: Braun PublishingPublished: 10/01/2024Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9783037682982
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GlassThis book offers readers a fascinating look at glass, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You...
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Geothermal HVACPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.In-depth, practical details on geothermal HVAC systemsThis definitive guide covers commercial and residential geothermal heating, ventilation, and air...
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Garden City: The First 150 YearsPositioned at the heart of Nassau County, Garden City sits like a crown jewel among the communities on Long Island. And it has a history to match. The brainchild of textile mogul Alexander Turney Stewart, who bought the last of the treeless Hempstead Plains...
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Eco Materials: Decorating with Ecological MaterialsIt is no longer a secret that a trip to nature can work wonders. As a lightning-like mood enhancer, we instantly feel more relaxed and alive; after all, nature has served us as a retreat to gather strength since time immemorial. The new coffee...
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Down to Earth: Designing for the EndgameA critical reflection on urban and landscape design in the era of climate crisisPublished on the occasion of the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (IABR), Down to Earth takes the climate crisis as a given and that we are already in over our heads. But...
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Can You Escape a Haunted Hotel?: An Interactive Paranormal AdventureThe lights flicker in your hotel room. The phone rings, but there's no one there. The temperature drops suddenly. Is that a draft from the storm outside, or is it the chill of a ghostly presence? Choose your own path as you explore the...
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Architectures of the Technopolis: Archigram and the British High TechAuthor: Annette FierroPublisher: Lund Humphries Publishers LtdPublished: 03/21/2024Pages: 224Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.25lbsSize: 9.70h x 7.40w x 0.90dISBN: 9781848226319About the AuthorAnnette Fierro is Associate Professor of Architecture at the Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
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Albert Frey: Inventive ModernistA comprehensive volume on Swiss-American architect Albert Frey (1903-1998), Inventive Modernist tracks the scope and significance of Frey's career, from his early days in Paris working with Le Corbusier to his rise as the iconic architect of Palm Springs. His unique "simple but severe"...
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What to See in Palm Springs, Local Tour Guide Tells All: Sights, History & StoriesThis is the must-have guidebook for anyone visiting Palm Springs and for anyone living in or around this desert resort city. What to See in Palm Springs was written by writer, journalist, and historian John Stark, a full-time Palm Springs resident and tour guide....
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Washington State's Round Barns: Preserving a Vanishing Rural HeritageEnchanted by their beauty, complexity, and historical significance, the Bartuskas began researching, visiting, and photographing the region's round barns soon after Tom accepted a teaching position at Washington State University's architecture department in 1963. Focusing on structures over fifty years old, at least two...
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Walt Disney's DisneylandWalt Disney dreamed for decades about opening the ultimate entertainment venue, but it wasn't until the early 1950s that his handpicked team began to bring his vision to life. Together, artists, architects, and engineers transformed a dusty tract of orange groves about an hour...
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The House of GreenIn the search for the sweet spot where nature and modern-day living meet, The House of Green delivers solutions for a perfect blend of both worlds.Longing for nature is no strange feeling for anyone. We dream about forests and waterfalls whenever we need a...
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Station: A Whistlestop Tour of 20th- And 21st-Century Railway ArchitectureA glorious celebration of modern railway architecture in the 20th century and beyond, travelling all over the world. Many railway books are about nostalgia for the steam age, but this one is different: a global study of railway architecture from the 1950s onward and...
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Smart Sustainability Transformation PlaybookThe Smart Sustainability Transformation Playbook aims to demystify the socio-technical systems and processes of sustainability transitions through the study of 12 smart cities -- Auckland, Boston, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Medellin, Melbourne, Milan, Seoul, Tokyo, and Vancouver, selected from the IMD-SUTD 2021 Smart City...
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Resort Style: Spaces of CelebrationA sumptuous presentation of the extraordinary hotel casino design of AD100 interior designer Roger Thomas, who has conceived some of the most spectacular interiors in the gaming world. Thomas has transformed Las Vegas casinos from low-ceilinged, claustrophobic mazes into luxury interiors adorned with antiques,...
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Nice Little Towns Coloring Book for Adults: Adult Coloring Book of Little Towns, Streets, Flowers, Cafe's and Shops, and Store InteriorsIf you are a lover of beautiful little towns and you love to relax and color, then this book is for you. These quaint city scenes and landscapes are sure to bring you tranquility with every page. Bring these towns to life with color...
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Manual de Construcción de EdificiosAuthor: Roy ChudleyPublisher: Editorial GgPublished: 01/01/2014Pages: 806Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 3.43lbsSize: 7.00h x 4.75w x 1.60dISBN: 9788425225918Language: SpanishAbout the AuthorRoy Chudley is a veteran of the construction industry. He is a professor of construction at Guildford College in the UK and is the author of...
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