Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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New Mexico Ghost TownsPromises of riches from gold, silver, copper and zinc ores attracted thousands of treasure seekers to the Land of Enchantment. Boomtowns blossomed across the rugged wilderness until the trifecta of the Silver Panic of 1893, World War I and the Great Depression collapsed the...
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The Industrial Ephemeral: Labor and Love in Indian Architecture and Construction Volume 7What transformative effects does a multimillion-dollar industry have on those who work within it? The Industrial Ephemeral presents the untold stories of the people, politics, and production chains behind architecture, real estate, and construction in areas surrounding New Delhi, India. The personal histories of...
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Green Mallorca- A book with a brand-new focus: sustainability on Mallorca - The jewel of the Mediterranean, away from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism -- about the people, the movers & shakers, and ways to preserve the natural beauty of the island -...
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Design for Modern Merchandising: Stores, Shopping Centers, ShowroomsThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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Paved a Way: Infrastructure, Race, and Policy in an American City"Acknowledgement is the first step in the journey of unpacking the ways our cities are built with systems of power and erasure. True reconciliation requires acknowledgment and acceptance of past injustice. In that journey, we are only at the beginning."Paved A Way tells the...
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Lost Palaces of Hawai'i: Royal Residences of the Kingdom PeriodThe remains of Kaniakapp--King Kamehameha III's summer residence--bear no traces of the feast that once served ten thousand of his subjects gathered in celebration of Hawaiian sovereignty. Although not all historic Hawaii residences are still standing, the pictures, photographs, and comprehensive maps in this...
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Brick by Brick: Architecture and Interiors Built with BricksOur world has always been built on bricks. A material used by societies as ancient as the Roman empire or Mesopotamia, brick is simple yet versatile, humble yet resilient, recognisable yet local. Its sustainable nature and connection to vernacular architectures have placed brick as...
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Rescue and Revival: New York Botanical Garden, 1989-2018The renaissance of the New York Botanical Garden is told through dozens of engaging episodes that will inspire readers everywhere, from those who steward nonprofit organizations to those whose lives have been enriched by the beauty and educational impact of this remarkable cultural jewel....
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Axel Vervoordt: Timeless InteriorsAuthor: Armelle BaronPublisher: Flammarion-Pere CastorPublished: 09/18/2007Pages: 256Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 4.00lbsSize: 12.21h x 8.84w x 1.16dISBN: 9782080305350About the AuthorArmelle Baron, president of the European Confederation of Art Experts (CEDEA), is an expert on antique paintings. A journalist, she has contributed to numerous art-exhibition catalogs.Christian Sarramon...
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The Four Books of ArchitectureFirst published in four volumes in Venice in 1570, "The Four Books of Architecture" is the important architectural treatise by the famed Italian architect Andrea Palladio. Often considered to be one of the most important and influential figures in the history of architecture, Palladio's...
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Relaxed Living, Happy Home: A Simple Guide to Creating Sustainable and Beautiful InteriorsIn Relaxed Living, Happy Home Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote present a practical and inspirational guide to creating a happy and relaxed home that works perfectly for everyone who lives in it. Atlanta and Dave start at the very beginning, explaining the key elements...
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Trains, Buses, People, Second Edition: An Opinionated Atlas of Us and Canadian Transit"Gets right to the point: put [transit] where the people are...The author combines detailed knowledge and a refreshing frankness...Keep this book within easy reach." -Planning In some US and Canadian cities, transit has quietly been expanding and improving over the last few years, despite...
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Women Architects and Politics: Intersections Between Gender, Power Structures, and Architecture in the Long Twentieth CenturyIn the late 1960s, the feminist scholar Kate Millet broadly defined "politics" as arrangements of power which enable individuals collectively to assert authority over others. Taking this definition, case studies by scholars from Europe and Israel explore the gendered professional in the 20th century...
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Building with Earth: Design and Technology of a Sustainable Architecture. Fourth and Revised EditionFourth and revised edition of the standard work of reference on rammed earth constructionEarth, in common use for architectural construction for thousands of years, has in the past thirty years attracted renewed attention as a healthy, environment-friendly and economical building material. What needs to...
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Jan Kaplický DrawingsAuthor: Richard Rogers, Ivan MargoliusPublisher: CircaPublished: 06/10/2021Pages: 212Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 4.10lbsSize: 12.20h x 12.00w x 1.00dISBN: 9781911422341About the AuthorRichard Rogers is an architect of global renown. He was one of the first people to recognize Jan Kaplický's talent and offer him a place in...
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Jock Peters, Architecture and Design: The Varieties of Modernism- First-ever monograph on architect and designer Jock Peters, a German-born modernist who immigrated to Los Angeles in 1922, where he gained national recognition for his elegant and lavish interiors at the iconic Bullock's Wilshire department store- This visually rich study includes never before...
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Wau-Bun: The Early Day in the Northwest: Historic Preservation EditionEven if you've read this fascinating classic before, don't miss this new edition loaded with extra features!First published in 1856, Mrs. Kinzie's firsthand account of life in the Early Day of the upper Midwest remains captivating, thought-provoking, heart-rending, enlightening, amusing, and inspiring. It's all...
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Rooms: Steven VolpeThe first book on the work of Steven Volpe, a designer acclaimed for his grand-scale, bespoke interiors and his impeccable craftsmanship that blurs the line between art and furnishings. Steven Volpe combines a minimalist approach with a classical sensibility and a connoisseur's appreciation for...
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Synagogues: Marvels of JudaismThe most significant volume on synagogue architecture and design to date--brought to life by a stunning array of newly commissioned and archival photographs. This visually striking compendium illustrates the architectural and historical evolution of over 60 iconic synagogues worldwide. Beginning with the foremost archaeological...
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Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and DeliverySUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION DISCOVER THE LATEST EDITION OF THE LEADING TEXTBOOK ON SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION AND GREEN BUILDING In the newly revised Fifth Edition of Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, the late Dr. Charles J. Kibert delivers a rigorous overview of the design, construction,...
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