Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Working Water: Reinventing the Storm DrainWorking Water demonstrates better approaches of managing urban water resources in ways that support more efficient water use, clean urban runoff, support natural systems, and enhance the vitality and livability of our cities. Exploring the potentials of urban water resources is an important part...
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Our Voices II: The De-Colonial ProjectOur Voices II: the DE-Colonial Project will showcase decolonizing projects which work to destable and disquiet colonial built environments. The land, towns, and cities on which we live have always been Indigenous places yet, for the most part our Indigenous value sets and identities...
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Ways of Knowing CitiesTechnology mediates how we know and experience cities, and the nature of this mediation has always been deeply political. Today, the production and deployment of data is at the forefront of projects to grasp and reshape urban life. Ways of Knowing Cities considers the...
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Inspired by PlaceThe philosophy of CLB, Inspired by Place, permeates all the firm's design work, from public projects to bespoke homes. Their portfolio projects -- timeless, thoughtful, distinct, and beautiful -- are examples of how to tread softly on the land in some of the world's...
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Neil Denari: The Baumer LecturesNeil M. Denari / NMDA: The Baumer Lectures contains transcribed conversations that were part of Neil M. Denari's appointment as 2015-16 Baumer Distinguished Professor at the Ohio State University and provide a close look at a few recent projects: the Sotoak Extension, the New...
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The Generic SublimeSkyscraper collectives, tower agglomerations, high-rise housing, mixed-use developments, luxury condominiums, airport hubs, suburban office enclaves, industrial and technology parks, hotel complexes and resorts, conference and financial centers, entertainment venues, gated communities, theme parks, branded cities, new central districts, and satellite cities: extra-large architectural typologies...
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Stan Allen: Four ProjectsThe Source Books in Architecture series documents the work of the Herbert Baumer Distinguished Visiting Professors at the Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture. While previous books have addressed a single project of the Baumer Professor, this one has a slightly different focus. Stan...
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Superlight: Rethinking How Our Homes Impact the EarthBeautiful, ethereal homes that offer lightweight, low-impact solutions in terrains ranging from cityscapes to desertsOne of the most powerful design philosophies of recent years has been architect Glenn Murcutt's dictum that buildings should touch the earth lightly. Ever since the Industrial Revolution, architects have...
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My New York 20-Piece Puzzle: The Statue of LibertyKids can proclaim their love for their favorite city with the My New York Puzzle! Depicting the Statue of Liberty and booming fireworks in bold, bright colors, this puzzle includes 20 large pieces, perfect for ages 3 and up. Manufactured on high-quality paper using...
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Bonaire History and Culture for tourism: Bonaire environmentBonaire History and Culture for tourism. Find out about the people, tradition tourist locations and activities types, The Bonairean culture is reflected in the faces of her people. Its origins are as varied as are the ethnic roots of the 19,000 plus residents. The...
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Concrete Seoul Map: Bilingual Guide Map to Seoul's Concrete and Brutalist ArchitectureFeaturing Seoul's most remarkable examples of concrete architecture, this two-sided, bilingual guide includes a map of the city, an introduction by Kim Hyon-Sob, photographs and details of fifty selected buildings.Author: Hyon-Sob KimPublisher: Blue Crow MediaPublished: 12/20/2019Pages: 1Binding Type: FoldedWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 7.90h x 5.70w x...
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The Smallest Village, The Story of Dering Harbor 1874-1974The Village of Dering Harbor was incorporated in 1917 after many successful years as a resort community formed in 1873 as Shelter Island Park. The centerpiece of the community was the great Manhanset House that opened in 1874 serving the well-to-do of the late...
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Critical Skills for Solving Design Problems: Useful Tips from Architects in Practice- With analysis on nearly twenty projects from well-known architects, this book provides an unmissable opportunity to learn from the experts. Famous architects walk through the design process, with full-color photographs, drawings and sketches of ideas. Each architect examines design problems encountered during the...
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Party Walls: A Practical GuideArchitects and other construction professionals working in England and Wales must understand the implications of the Party Wall Act 1996 and the detailed procedures it entails. This practical guide illustrates sound practice for architects and all those acting as party wall surveyors. Providing concise...
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Farrow & Ball Decorating with ColourInteriors fashions come and go, but iconic British brand Farrow & Ball transcends passing trends and has become a byword for its sophisticated wallpapers and highly pigmented paint. Following on from the best-selling Farrow & Ball Living with Colour, this exciting book features a...
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Architectural Styles: A Visual GuideHave you ever wondered what the difference is between Gothic and Gothic Revival, or how to distinguish between Baroque and Neoclassical? This guide makes extensive use of photographs to identify and explain the characteristic features of nearly 300 buildings. The result is a clear...
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The Lost City: Ian Maceachern's Photographs of Saint JohnAn Atlantic BestsellerFrom the 1950s through the 1970s, cities throughout North America engaged in disruptive periods of massive "urban renewal" of older, poorer areas. Neighbourhoods were razed to make way for freeways, housing projects, public amenities, sports arenas, and subdivisions. Planned communities replaced older...
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Kem Weber: Mid-Century Furniture Designs for the Disney StudiosKem Weber (1889--1960), a well-known mid-century architect, was part of the distinctive West Coast modernism movement that helped shaped the relaxed California lifestyle. He influenced California style during the mid-twentieth century with buildings architecture, interior designs and furniture, including his famed Air Line chair,...
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The Fire Horse: A Historic Look at Horses and FirefightingOf all the discussions about working horses, the fire department horse always brings up stories of heroic horses and the love the firemen had for them. The fire horse's history was not very long. However, the history of horse-drawn fire engines is rich with...
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Kitten Construction Company: A Bridge Too FurIn John Patrick Green's Kitten Construction Company: A Bridge Too Fur the feline builders return, this time, with dogs Construction has never been cuter than in this graphic novel for very young readers Marmalade and her crew of construction kittens are in high demand...
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