Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus"Art and architecture are mirrors of a society. They reflect the state of its values, especially in times of crisis or transition." Upon this premise Paul Zanker builds an interpretation of Augustan art as a visual language that both expressed and furthered the transformation...
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Architecture and Modernity: A CritiqueBridges the gap between the history and theory of twentieth-century architecture and cultural theories of modernity.In this exploration of the relationship between modernity, dwelling, and architecture, Hilde Heynen attempts to bridge the gap between the discourse of the modern movement and cultural theories of...
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Remarkable Women of the Outer BanksThe Outer Banks of North Carolina attract those with a conviction to dream and do. Explorers, pirates, lifesavers and the world's first pilots decorate the halls of local history.Some of the Outer Banks' greatest accomplishments are due to daring women who pushed the odds....
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The Coolest Chinese ArchitectureChina's architecture has always impressed, whether the structure is an ancient temple with perfect symmetry or a modern skyscraper that reflects the passing clouds. In the past century, China's growth as an economic power and its rapid urbanization has demanded ingenuity of architects, who...
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Novogratz Design Fix: Chic and Stylish Tips for Every Decorating ScenarioDesign darlings Cortney and Robert Novogratz tackle a long list of design dilemmas and offer scores of smart tips on how to solve them. Well known to their fans through their several reality TV shows (HGTV and Bravo), various home decor lines (with Amazon,...
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Own Your Zone: Maximising Style & Space to Work & Live in the Modern HomeCreate a multifunctional - and stylish - space for working and living at home. Own Your Zone helps you to create a multifunctional, calm space that works for you and strikes the perfect balance between living and working from home - without compromising on...
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The Atlas of Space Rocket Launch SitesThe first overview of all major launch sites. The Atlas of Space Rocket Launch Sites is the first book to present all 25 major global launch sites - from Wallops Island in the United States to Tanegashima in Japan and Woomera in Australia. It...
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The Passivhaus Handbook: A Practical Guide to Constructing and Retrofitting Buildings for Ultra-Low Energy Performance Volume 4'As we move towards the 2016 zero carbon target in house building, Passivhaus construction looks like becoming not just popular in the UK, but commonplace. This is a no-nonsense and engaging introduction on how to do it.' Kevin McCloudThe Passivhaus Handbook is an essential...
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Shipping Container Homes: The Ultimate Guide on How to Build Your DIY Shipping Container Home Exactly the Way You Want It. Including the BuildinWould you like to stop PAYING RENT every month and NEVER HAVE ANYTHING YOURS?Are you worried you will have to spend your life-giving money to the banks, never finding yourself with something stable and just to be more serene?Would you like to have YOUR...
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Moody Blooms: Designing with Nature- Evocative floral interiors from leading home and lifestyle company, Designers Guild- Explores how flowers can influence atmosphere through simple, harmonious designs- Quotes from artists and famous figures who found their inspiration in flowers- Short video for the title hereIn the designs of Tricia...
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Architecture of Normal: The Colonization of the American LandscapeA multimedia exploration of the morphology of architecture in the American Southwest as defined by evolving modes of transportation. In examining advances in transportation, the book asks how we have come to acquiesce to the monotonous, isolating, and aesthetically bankrupt landscape of suburbia. It...
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Mackinac Island's Grand HotelA Michigan icon, Grand Hotel is in its third century as America's summer place. The ambiance of Mackinac Island combines with the hotel's ultimate level of hospitality, premier dining, and five-star guest experience for an unforgettable stop on any visitor's itinerary. The setting itself...
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Build!For all young truck lovers and fans of books like Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! Watch a series of amazing construction vehicles--a dump truck, a bulldozer, and many others--build a building unlike any other. Then delight in the surprise ending, where young readers and listeners...
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Tirthas: The Thin Place Where Earthly and Divine Meet, an Artist's Journey Through IndiaTirthas shares Dana Westring's artistic, emotional, and intellectual foray to India. Through art and text, the author identifies the 41 locations that he visits and documents his reaction to his travels. Paintings are presented in a stylistic form that represents not only the architecture...
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Books Do Furnish a Room: Organize, Display, StoreAs all book lovers know, a collection of books affords not only access to endless pleasure and knowledge, but also, when skilfully deployed around the home, the opportunity to create a multitude of decorative impressions, whether classically formal, strikingly colourful or apparently artless. In...
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A Philosopher Looks at ArchitectureWhat should our buildings look like? Or is their usability more important than their appearance? Paul Guyer argues that the fundamental goals of architecture first identified by the Roman architect Marcus Pollio Vitruvius - good construction, functionality, and aesthetic appeal - have remained valid...
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Broken Glass: Mies Van Der Rohe, Edith Farnsworth, and the Fight Over a Modernist MasterpieceThe true story of the intimate relationship that gave birth to the Farnsworth House, a masterpiece of twentieth-century architecture--and disintegrated into a bitter feud over love, money, gender, and the very nature of art. "An intimate portrait . . . alive with architectural intrigue."--Architect...
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Breuer's Bohemia: The Architect, His Circle, and Midcentury Houses in New EnglandBreuer's Bohemia explores a vibrant period of midcentury modern design and culture as seen through the influential New England houses designed by Marcel Breuer for his circle of clients and friends.The iconic twentieth-century architect Marcel Breuer was a prolific designer of residential architecture, which...
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Living in Tiny Homes: Big Ideas for Small SpacesWhether you're looking to declutter your home, or making big plans to move into a tiny space, this book offers inspiring insights into making the most out of the square footage you have, and turning any space into a beautiful, comfortable, and efficient home....
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Cuisinart Electric Smoker Cookbook 2020-2021: The Comprehensive Guide of Electric Smoker for Anyone Who Loves Foolproof Flavorful Smoking BBQ RecipesExperience Great Food with Recipes that will take you Beyond the Boundaries of Taste This cornerstone cookery book transforms your smoking skills from regular to extraordinary. The Cuisinart Electric Smoker works like an oven and is useful in smoking a variety of food, such...
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