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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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  • Preserving Los Angeles: How Historic Places Can Transform America's Cities by Bernstein, Ken
    Preserving Los Angeles: How Historic Places Can Transform America's Cities
    Ken Bernstein, a Principal City Planner for the City of Los Angeles and a national advocate for historic preservation shares how Los Angeles has led the nation in historic preservation and how other cities can do the same with his Los Angeles Times bestseller.2021...
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  • The Urban Sketching Handbook 101 Sketching Tips: Tricks, Techniques, and Handy Hacks for Sketching on the Go by Bower, Stephanie
    The Urban Sketching Handbook 101 Sketching Tips: Tricks, Techniques, and Handy Hacks for Sketching on the Go
    Master the challenges of drawing on location with this collection of insider know-how and expert tips and techniques. Illustrator, architect, and international workshop instructor and Urban Sketcher Stephanie Bower has collected 101 of her best insider drawing tips, hacks, and techniques and shares them...
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  • Cleveland Then and Now(r) by DeMarco, Laura
    Cleveland Then and Now(r)
    Cleveland Then and Now matches archive images with contemporary views of the same scenes to reveal the past and present of this fascinating city.Cleveland, Ohio, was founded in 1796. A prime location on one of America's great inland seas, Lake Erie, and good land...
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  • Veranda Designer Secrets by Hall Mahon, Susan
    Veranda Designer Secrets
    Get a home decorating masterclass with this interior design coffee table book that takes you inside the personal residences of 40 top designers and architects. Decorating with what you love is a fail-proof formula for a charismatic home. This intimate look at design professionals's...
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  • Manual of Low-Slope Roof Systems 4e (Pb) by Griffin, C. W.
    Manual of Low-Slope Roof Systems 4e (Pb)
    Publisher'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.For decades, this manual has been the most widely respected guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining low-slope roofing...
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  • The New Southern Style: The Interiors of a Lifestyle and Design Movement by Rosenheck, Alyssa
    The New Southern Style: The Interiors of a Lifestyle and Design Movement
    Take a gorgeous tour of more than 30 fabulous homes and explore what the new style of the American South really is. As Lauren Liess, the host of Best House on the Block on HGTV, says of your tour guide, Alyssa Rosenheck: "Alyssa's commitment...
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  • The Little Book of Living Small by Fenton, Laura
    The Little Book of Living Small
    A comprehensive guide to small-space secrets and real-life solutions for living in 1,200 square feet or less.The Little Book of Living Small offers practical, everyday advice for managing a tight footprint. It features twelve case study homes in which style-savvy, small-space dwellers (from singles...
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  • The African Ancestors Garden: History and Memory at the International African American Museum by Hood, Walter
    The African Ancestors Garden: History and Memory at the International African American Museum
    '[Walter Hood is] one of the great American landscape artists.' - Former President Joseph R. BidenThe first publication to document the International African American Museum's landscape design by Hood Design Studio, illuminating its mission and historic siteThe African Ancestors Garden is the first book...
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  • Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today by Bazilian, Emma
    Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today
    More than 250 rooms by iconic designers--the definitive illustrated handbook on timeless, traditional decorating for modern livingChintz, wicker, ruffles, and skirts: Old-school decorating details are making a comeback in a fresh, new way thanks to a crop of designers putting their own unique spin...
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  • The Urban Sketching Handbook Understanding Perspective: Easy Techniques for Mastering Perspective Drawing on Location by Bower, Stephanie
    The Urban Sketching Handbook Understanding Perspective: Easy Techniques for Mastering Perspective Drawing on Location
    A good sketch starts with good bones.The fourth book in the Urban Sketching Handbook series uses drawings and simple steps to explain the often challenging and overwhelming concepts of perspective in practical and useful ways for on-site sketching. Most books are either too abstract...
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  • A City Built By Giants: The Architectural Masters That Shaped Buffalo, New York by Clark, Austin R.
    A City Built By Giants: The Architectural Masters That Shaped Buffalo, New York
    Buffalo is literally a walkable encyclopedia of amazing --architecture, told through the works of internationally renowned masters such as Frank Lloyd Wright; Louis Sullivan; H. H. Richardson; Daniel Burnham; McKim, Mead, & White; Eliel and Eero Saarinen; and dozens of great local architects, including...
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  • Livable Luxe by Romanek, Brigette
    Livable Luxe
    Livable Luxe is the first-ever monograph on acclaimed Los Angeles-based interior designer Brigette Romanek. Brigette Romanek is one of the most sought-after interior designers working today, and her high-profile client and partner list is extensive, from celebrities like Demi Moore, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and...
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  • Carlo Scarpa: The Complete Buildings by Bugatti, Emiliano
    Carlo Scarpa: The Complete Buildings
    Featuring exquisite photographs of every structure the architect designed from scratch or incorporated into a historical building, this elegant volume is as sumptuous and inviting as a Scarpa interior. Although he was not widely known during his lifetime, Carlo Scarpa has in the past-half...
    $92.56 AUD
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  • Louis I. Kahn by Rosa, Joseph
    Louis I. Kahn
    Louis Isadore Kahn (1901-1974) treated each building like a temple. Across the United States, in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Israel, his designs combined the sleek, utilitarian surfaces of modernism with a devotion to geometric forms and a reverence for natural light that suffused his...
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  • Traditional Construction Patterns: Design and Detail Rules-Of-Thumb by Mouzon, Stephen
    Traditional Construction Patterns: Design and Detail Rules-Of-Thumb
    * A hands-on, well-illustrated reference that helps architects and contractors avoid making common errors in traditional construction details* Graphical approach allows users to quickly visualize design solutions* Lists the rules-of-thumb for each detail, and correct and incorrect examples of how to design or construct...
    $148.10 AUD
    $148.10 AUD
  • Flack Studio: Interiors by Flack, David
    Flack Studio: Interiors
    From highly expressive residential spaces to chic commercial environments, this debut book presents interiors that reflect a harmonious fusion of bold style and bohemian spirit. The arrival, in 2021, of Australian global pop star Troye Sivan's richly layered Melbourne home introduced the world to Flack...
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  • 250 Things a Landscape Architect Should Know by Ivers, Cannon
    250 Things a Landscape Architect Should Know
    What knowledge is indispensable for the landscape architect? The answers to this question are as diverse as landscape architecture itself.In this book 50 landscape architects from Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia each give five responses. These include practitioners and teachers, young...
    $53.98 AUD
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  • Form and Design in Classic Architecture by Stratton, Arthur
    Form and Design in Classic Architecture
    Informative, readable text and 100 handsome illustrations of magnificent buildings make this book appealing not only to architects and architectural historians, but also to anyone with even a casual interest in architecture and design. It explains in simple terms the ways in which the...
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  • Assemble: Building Collective by Betsky, Aaron
    Assemble: Building Collective
    Architecture collective Assemble has transformed the definition of a successful young practice by working on temporary, small-scale, community-based projects, often reusing sites and materials. Described by architecture critic Edwin Heathcote as "young, widely admired and increasingly influential," they are the future of architecture and...
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  • 101 Things I Didn't Learn In Architecture School: And wish I had known before my first job by Lebner, Sarah
    101 Things I Didn't Learn In Architecture School: And wish I had known before my first job
    Your first architecture job can involve a very steep learning curve.This book helps students and graduates of architecture kick-start their career and shave months off their professional development.This book will help you: Understand construction basics so you can avoid embarrassing situations and quickly understand...
    $27.77 AUD
    $27.77 AUD

Explore Architecture Design Books

Architecture books provide invaluable insights into the world of building design, architectural history, and the creative process behind some of the world's most iconic structures. Whether you're an aspiring architect, a professional in the field, or simply someone with an interest in architecture, this article highlights some of the best architecture books available, including essential architecture design books and comprehensive collections like "Ten Books on Architecture."

One of the most celebrated books in the field is "Towards a New Architecture" by Le Corbusier. This seminal work offers a revolutionary perspective on modern architecture, advocating for functionalism and simplicity. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of architectural thought.

"The Architecture of Happiness" by Alain de Botton explores the profound connection between our surroundings and our well-being. De Botton's eloquent prose and insightful analysis make this book a delightful read for both architects and laypeople.

"Architecture: Form, Space, and Order" by Francis D.K.Ching is an essential architecture design book. Ching's clear explanations and detailed illustrations make complex concepts accessible, making this book a valuable resource for both students and professionals.

Another highly recommended book is "S, M, L, XL" by Rem Koolhaas and Bruce Mau. This extensive volume combines essays, illustrations, and project descriptions to provide a comprehensive look at contemporary architecture and urbanism.

For those interested in architectural history, "A History of Western Architecture" by David Watkin offers an in-depth exploration of architectural styles and movements from ancient Greece to the present day. It's an excellent resource for understanding the historical context of architectural developments.

FAQ's

Q. What are the different types of architecture books available?

A. Architecture books can help aspiring architects by providing foundational knowledge on architectural principles, design techniques, and history. They offer insights into successful projects, innovative designs, and influential architectural movements, which can inspire and guide future work.

Q. Are there architecture books focused on sustainable design?

A. Yes, there are many architecture books focused on sustainable design. Titles like "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things" by William McDonough and Michael Braungart and "Sustainable Architecture: A Critical Guide" by James Steele provide valuable information on eco-friendly building practices and sustainable architecture principles.

Q. What should I look for when choosing an architecture book?

A. When choosing an architecture book, consider your interests and needs. Look for books that cover specific topics you want to learn about, such as design principles, architectural history, or sustainable practices. Additionally, read reviews and check the book's contents to ensure it meets your expectations and provides valuable information.

Q. Can I find architecture books that focus on specific architectural styles or periods?

A. Yes, there are many architecture books that focus on specific styles or periods. For example, "Gothic Architecture" by Paul Frankl covers the Gothic style, while "Modern Architecture Since 1900" by William J.R. Curtis explores modern architectural movements. These books offer in-depth analyses of particular styles and their historical contexts.

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