Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Lighthouses of AmericaA spectacular collection of America's most iconic and stunning lighthouses. Through gorgeous photography, this book celebrates these unique and magnificent beacons and their history. The construction of lighthouses began as this new nation's first public-works project in 1789 and established the United States as...
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Biophilic Cities: Integrating Nature Into Urban Design and PlanningTim Beatley has long been a leader in advocating for the "greening" of cities. But too often, he notes, urban greening efforts focus on everything except nature, emphasizing such elements as public transit, renewable energy production, and energy efficient building systems. While these are...
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Robert R. Taylor and Tuskegee: An African American Architect Designs for Booker T. WashingtonWinner of the Southeastern Society of Architectural Historians Award of Excellence Robert R. Taylor and Tuskegee interweaves the life of the first academically trained African American architect with his life's work--the campus of Booker T. Washington's Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. In this richly...
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Begin with the Past: Building the National Museum of African American History and CultureRising on the National Mall next to the Washington Monument, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is a tiered bronze beacon inviting everyone to learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience and how it helped shape this...
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Contractor's Guide to the Building Code: Based on the 2006 IBC & IRC [With CDROM]Don't let your jobs be held up by failing code inspections. Smooth sign-off by the inspector is the goal, but to make this ideal happen on your job site, you need to understand the requirements of latest editions of the International Building Code and...
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The Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County, OhioWhen its first covered bridge was constructed on the Ashtabula-Trumbull Turnpike in 1832, Ashtabula County was closer to frontier than a new Connecticut." Its rutted roads promised adventure and suggested prosperity but also great hardship. Covered bridges, made mostly of local timber, would eventually...
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Introduction to Architecture: Global Disciplinary KnowledgeIntroduction to Architecture: Global Disciplinary Knowledge provides students with a holistic exploration of the history of architectural discourse. The anthology features select readings in architectural theory, which are supplemented by clear introductory remarks to help guide students through critical concepts and themes. The book...
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The Construction Project Management Success Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Construction Contracts, Estimating, Planning and Scheduling, SkilTHE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS GUIDE 3RD EDITION: Everything You Need To Know About Construction Contracts, Estimating, Planning And Scheduling, Skills To Manage Trades And Home RenovationsJUST RELEASED 3RD EDITIONGRAB YOUR MANAGEMENT BOOK NOW GREAT CONTENT GUIDE YOU TO MANAGING YOUR SITES EFFICIENTLYYou're about...
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Foundations of Interior Design: Studio Instant AccessFoundations of Interior Design, 3rd edition, offers a thorough update to this introduction to the creative, technical and business aspects of the interior design profession. By surveying design history, the elements and principles of design, professional practice, and more, Susan Slotkis provides a practical...
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The Language of War MonumentsThis book analyses war monuments by developing a multimodal social-semiotic approach to understand how they communicate as three-dimensional objects. The book provides a practical tool-kit approach to how critical multimodal social semiotics should be done through visual, textual and material analysis. It ties this...
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New York City's Hart Island: A Cemetery of StrangersJust off the coast of the Bronx in Long Island Sound sits Hart Island, where more than one million bodies are buried in unmarked graves.Beginning as a Civil War prison and training site and later a psychiatric hospital, the location became the repository for...
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Southern Maryland's Historic LandmarksSouthern Maryland is made up of a collection of peninsulas covered in low rolling hills, fields, forests, swamps, and waterways leading to the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. As such, this area enjoyed relative isolation and small population for over three centuries despite...
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Vastu Architecture: Design Theory and Application for Everyday LifeThis book about the science of Vastu was written as a simple and clear, yet detailed exposition on the knowledge and basic technical applications for the design of secular Vastu buildings - such as homes and offices. 'Vastu Architecture' provides the reader with a...
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Sirius: Growth in Community through the Power of SpiritNestled in the foothills of Massachusetts, Sirius Community celebrates 40 years this year as one of the longest-standing Intentional Communities in the United States. Last fall, Sirius lost its co-founding face of the community Bruce Davidson. A charismatic leader since day one, Bruce interacted...
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Atomic Ranch: Midcentury InteriorsAtomic Ranch Midcentury Interiors showcases the virtues of the popular and ubiquitous ranch houses that sprang up across the country following World War II. It features the exceptional interiors of eight houses, discusses successes and challenges, and shows how to live stylishly. Tips are...
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Patterns: Patterned Home Inspiration- The latest interior design trends in the accustomed teNeues quality - Written by a highly respected interior design expert - Beautifully designed book spine, with a continuous pattern across the whole series, to bring added style to your bookshelf - The debut publication...
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Modern Glam: Glamorous Home Inspiration- The latest interior design trends in the accustomed teNeues quality - Written by a highly respected interior design expert - Beautifully designed book spine, with a continuous pattern across the whole series, to bring added style to your bookshelf - The second publication...
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Wonderful Wallcoverings- Inspiring and inventive wallcoverings from projects by esteemed architects worldwide - The perfect gift for both architects and people interested in design and decoration Wallcoverings have moved far beyond the classic floral wallpaper. New designs and new techniques are opening up a whole...
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A Cultural Encyclopedia of Lost Cities and CivilizationsThe accelerating threat of climate change challenges us to analyze our own communities' relationships with the wider world and to contemplate their very existence. This single-volume cultural encyclopedia examines lost cities and civilizations from every region of the globe and dated throughout human history....
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Weiter Nutzen: Landwirtschaftliche Gebäude Im AllgäuBauernhäuser prägen die Identität der Allgäuer Kulturlandschaft seit Jahrhunderten. Die Zukunft bäuerlicher Hofstellen ist jedoch durch den Strukturwandel der Landwirtschaft bedroht, mit den Bauten droht die Kulturlandschaft zu verschwinden. Die Publikation WeiterNutzen zeigt rund zwanzig besonders interessante Projekte, in denen die Altbausubstanz landwirtschaftlicher Gebäude...
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