Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Historic Catholic Churches of Central and Southern New Mexico / CaseboundIn this second collection, the photographer/author has continued his long-term mission to photograph the captivating and evocative historic Catholic churches of the state of New Mexico. The mission became a journey that covered the highways, back roads, and trails of the state, from north...
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I, Like Many ThingsI, Like Many Things mobilizes diverse narratives in a meditation on the nooks and crannies of pandemic life starting at home. Contributions by people from across many geographies and fields make inquiries about alternative domesticities, virtualities, ecologies and collectivities that unfold from everyday practices...
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Shipping Container Homes: A Guide to Planning, Designing, and Building a Container HomeSHIPPING CONTAINER HOMESIn the world of modern architecture, you may come across the word "cargotecture." This is a word created to describe the increasingly popular sub-form of architecture where shipping containers are used to create houses. The "cargo" prefix comes from a shipping container's...
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Theorie der Gartenkunst. Zweyter Band.This 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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Designing Cultures of CareDesigning Cultures of Care brings together an international selection of design researchers who, through a variety of design approaches, explore the ways in which design intersects with cultures of care. Unique in its focus and disciplinary diversity, this edited volume of essays develops an...
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Child in the City: Planning Communities for Children and their FamiliesAuthor: Kristin N. AgnelloPublisher: BlurbPublished: 01/09/2023Pages: 180Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.47dISBN: 9781989985014
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Ghost Stories Vol IIBehind every haunted house, there's a true story... and for every true story, there are countless eyewitness accounts... What's better than a good ghost story? A true ghost story! We've been telling ghost stories for centuries, with evidence of them seen as far back...
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Interior Design Visual Presentation: A Guide to Graphics, Models and Presentation MethodsA newly updated and comprehensive guide to all aspects of visual design From doing a quick sketch to producing a fully rendered model, the ability to create visual representations of designs is a critical skill for every designer. Interior Design Visual Presentation, Fifth Edition...
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Introduction to ArchitectureA survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volume Introduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. With...
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Fallingwater: A Frank Lloyd Wright Country HouseFallingwater is the most famous modern house in America. Indeed, readers of the Journal of the American Institute of Architects voted it the best American building of the last 125 years! Annually, more than 128,000 visitors seek out Fallingwater in its remote mountain site...
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Toward an ArchitecturePublished in 1923, Toward an Architecture had an immediate impact on architects throughout Europe and remains a foundational text for students and professionals. Le Corbusier urges readers to cease thinking of architecture as a matter of historical styles and instead open their eyes to...
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The Incredible Scream Machine: A History of the Roller CoasterIn 1984 America celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the first successful roller coaster device: La Marcus A. Thompson's switchback railway, erected at Coney Island. Robert Cartmell examines every phase of roller coaster history, from the use of the roller coaster by Albert Einstein...
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Straw Bale Building Details: An Illustrated Guide for Design and ConstructionThe devil is in the details-the science and art of designing and building durable, efficient, straw bale buildings Straw bale buildings promise superior insulation and flexibility across a range of design aesthetics, while using a typically local and abundant low-embodied energy material that sequesters...
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Essential Sustainable Home Design: A Complete Guide to Goals, Options, and the Design ProcessDesign your own sustainable home Many people dream of building a beautiful, environmentally friendly home. But until now there has been no systematic guide to help potential builders work through the complete process of imagining, planning, designing, and building their ideal, sustainable home. Essential...
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Venice: The Art of LivingThis beautiful, aspirational book offers a seductive vision of living and entertaining in the most elegantly appointed private interiors of Venice. For centuries, millions have succumbed to the magic of Venice, but few have been able to venture into its sumptuous private spaces. This...
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Victoria Hagan: Dream SpacesBreathtaking new interiors from this iconic designer, called "the reigning queen of restrained elegance" In her much-anticipated second book, Victoria Hagan features an exquisite selection of new interiors that embody the "soft modern" look that distinguishes her work. A major force in the design...
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Stables: Beautiful Paddocks, Horse Barns, and Tack RoomsFrom the private to the historic to the state-of-the-art, a lavish tour of some of the most notable stables in the country. A celebration of horses and their lodgings, this exquisite book covers horse country across the United States--from the East Coast to the...
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Visions of the Black Belt: A Cultural Survey of the Heart of AlabamaIn Visions of the Black Belt, Robin McDonald and Valerie Pope Burnes offer a richly illustrated tour of the Black Belt, the fertile arc that represents the cultural efflorescence of Alabama's heartland. Like knowledgeable friends, McDonald and Burnes guide readers through the Black Belt's...
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Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor CityDetroit is home to amazing architectural sculpture-a host of gargoyles, grotesques, and other silent guardians that watch over the city from high above its streets and sidewalks, often unnoticed or ignored by the people passing below. Jeff Morrison's Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in...
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Zoned in the USA: The Origins and Implications of American Land-Use RegulationWhy are American cities, suburbs, and towns so distinct? Compared to European cities, those in the United States are characterized by lower densities and greater distances; neat, geometric layouts; an abundance of green space; a greater level of social segregation reflected in space; and--perhaps...
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