Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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The Professional Practice of Architectural Working DrawingsUnique resource combining guidance on professional practice with creating working drawings that clearly communicate a design between builder and client Revised and updated with new content reflecting the urgent challenges of sustainability and working life, The Professional Practice of Architectural Working Drawings is a...
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Stonehenge: Sighting the SunStonehenge is one of the most famous ancient monuments in the world and its solar alignment is one of its most important features. Yet although archaeologists have learned a huge amount about this iconic monument and its development, a sense of mystery continues about...
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Out In ArchitectureOut in Architecture is a collection of reflections by LGBTQIA+ individuals within and adjacent to the field of architecture. Ranging from identity within and beyond practice to reclaiming space and redefining systems, these essays for a cache of struggle, celebration, hope, and wisdom -...
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New England Coastal: Homes That Tell a StoryDreamy coastal residences from Martha's Vineyard to Vermont to Maryland, and beyondArchitect Mark Hutker and his firm design residential heirlooms deeply rooted in New England vernacular but with a modern sensibility--beach camps with driftwood-hued timber and open-flow rooms; modern, multilevel homes set seamlessly into...
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Meet Me at the Library: A Place to Foster Social Connection and Promote DemocracyAmerica is facing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, with troubling effects on our mental and physical health. We live in one of the most divisive times in our history, one in which we tend to work, play, and associate only with people who...
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Intentional - A holistic approach to building and maintaining a sustainable lifestyleNavigating sustainability and zero-waste can be confusing, but you don't have to go it alone.This book and its companion workbook will guide you through simple strategies in recycling, composting, gardening, waste reduction and more, helping to reshape your lifestyle and energize your unique connection...
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Housing in the United States: The BasicsHousing matters to people, be they owner, renter, housing provider, homeless individual, housing professional, or policymaker. Housing in the United States offers an accessible introduction to key concepts in housing and a concise overview of the programs that affect housing choices, affordability, and access...
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Herstories in Graphic Design: Dialogue, Continuity, Self-Empowerment. Women Graphic Designers from 1880 Until Today / Dialoge, Kontinutitäten, SelbsBilingual edition (English/German) / Zweisprachige Ausgabe (deutsch/englisch) By and large, women have been left out of the history of graphic design. Yet if we look beyond the surface of this familiar account, what becomes clear is the influence women graphic designers have had on...
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Grand Avenues: The Story of Pierre Charles l'Enfant, the French Visionary Who Designed Washington, D.C.In 1791, shortly after the United States won its independence, George Washington personally asked Pierre Charles L'Enfant--a young French artisan turned American revolutionary soldier who gained many friends among the Founding Fathers--to design the new nation's capital. L'Enfant approached this task with unparalleled vigor...
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Empty Pedestals: Countering Confederate Narratives Through Public DesignEmpty Pedestals uses a design perspective to explore how monuments to the Confederacy speak to regionalism, racist political agendas, and residual collective pain. Many designers and artists working in the public realm have created innovative projects to replace Confederate memorials, contextualize those that still...
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Competitions Panels and Diagrams 2: Construction and Design ManualDesign competitions are used worldwide in public and private projects as a tool to optimize design and select design partners. For small and large projects alike, the quality of urban and architectural design, landscape architecture and art is sustainably improved by this orderly, fair,...
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Cities Under Siege: The New Military UrbanismA powerful expose of how political violence operates through the spaces of urban life.Author: Stephen GrahamPublisher: VersoPublished: 11/01/2011Pages: 432Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.30dISBN: 9781844677627About the AuthorStephen Graham is Professor of Cities and Society at Newcastle University. He is the author...
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Billionaires' Row: Tycoons, High Rollers, and the Epic Race to Build the World's Most Exclusive SkyscrapersA "thrilling" (Financial Times) fly-on-the-wall account of the ferocious ambition, greed, and one-upmanship behind the most expensive real estate in the world: the new Manhattan megatowers known as Billionaires' Row--from a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal "Deeply informative, delightfully entertaining, and addictively...
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Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: PasadenaHere is THE way to see Los Angeles's rich architectural heritage! L.A. is a "driving" city, best seen from the car. Tour guide, author, and architectural historian Laura Massino Smith directs you on an unforgettable ride to uncover the city's exciting cultural past. You...
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When David Partners with Goliath: The Guide to Successful Joint Venture Developments for Housing, Cultural, Religious, and Social Service OrganizationThe Ultimate Guide For Community DevelopersWhen David Partners with Goliath is the essential guidebook for nonprofit neighborhood organizations seeking to join hands with private developers to rebuild low income and distressed communities and towns.It's a step-by-step hands-on Bible on how to engage in joint...
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Tokyo Urbanism: From Hinterland to KaiwaiArguably one of the most iconic mega-cities in Asia, Tokyo, the capital of Japan, plays an important economic and cultural role. It has been featured in various media as a liveable city with a well-developed public transport system. Yet, what international media coverage often...
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The Well-Designed Accessory Dwelling Unit: Fitting Great Architecture Into Small SpacesADUs offer homeowners opportunities to host family and friends, add studio or office space, or generate passive income through a long-term rental on their existing property. Combine these practical benefits with broad and preferential rezoning in many municipalities throughout the US, and ADUs are...
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The Importance of Being Furnished: Four Bachelors at HomeEnter the private world of four New England bachelors, men who transformed their homes - now all public museums - into personal artistic statements.Exploring the lives of four bachelor designers, The Importance of Being Furnished: Four Bachelors at Home invites readers into the private...
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The Forbidden City IllustratedJoin us to unlock the secrets of the amazing Forbidden City in Beijing! Imagine buildings made entirely of wood that are older than your great-grandparents and have stood through countless adventures! Let's uncover how these magical palaces were built, what they were used for,...
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The 1972 Black Hills FloodOver 50 years have passed since the Black Hills flood swept through western South Dakota in 1972, leaving tragedy in its wake. This book explores the extent of the damage through images that highlight Rapid City, Keystone, and the surrounding Black Hills. Dignitaries, including...
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