Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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The Pocket Universal Principles of Interior Design: 100 Ways to Develop Innovative Ideas, Enhance Usability, and Design Effective SolutionsThis pocket-size version of Universal Principles of Interior Design features the concepts and guidelines included in the original version in a handy, take-along size. Master the art of interior design through the 100 laws, guidelines, ideas, and general considerations in this comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia....
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The Home of the Surrealists: 75 Years Anniversary EditionThe exterior of Farleys House gives no hint of the visual excitements to be discovered within. The brightly coloured walls, rambling corridors are filled with a remarkable and eclectic collection of artworks and this book provides the reader with a glimpse into the amazing...
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The Great Auditorium, Ocean Grove's Architectural TreasureBuilt in 1894, the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ, stands alone as a distinctive historic structure from the national Camp Meeting movement of the late 1800s. Authors Ted Bell, Cindy Bell and Darrell Dufresne provide a fascinating account of the history and development...
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The American Porch: An Informal History of an Informal PlaceThe former American History editor explores the creation and restoration of an essential part of a twentieth-century home's identity--the American porch. "In this delightful look at an American icon, journalist and documentary scriptwriter . . . Dolan traces the history of the porch, using...
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The Ahern Home of TexarkanaFocused on an early twentieth-century home in Texarkana, Arkansas, Doris Douglas Davis's The Ahern Home of Texarkana offers not only a discussion of the architecture of a Classical Revival dwelling but also provides a closely observed account of the material culture and social structures...
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Radically Different MEP PreconstructionThis book will help organize and optimize Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing preconstruction efforts in the construction industry.Who this book is for: MEP and other specialty trades that work in the commercial construction industryIndividuals with some project management experience who want to grow into account...
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Perfect English TownhouseContinuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character and style. In Perfect English Townhouse, Ros Byam Shaw examines the timeless English style of decoration in a variety of Georgian, Victorian, and contemporary townhouses. Architecturally, these...
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Paperscapes: New York: The Book That Transforms Into a CityscapeTurn your Paperscapes book into a work of art and the perfect gift.Paperscapes New York features over 50 of the city's seminal buildings. Accompanying illustrations press out of the page, transforming your book into a cityscape to treasure and display.Described in authoritative and compelling...
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Palm Springs Tiki: Polynesia in the DesertPalm Springs Tiki presents a visual exploration of a mid-century tropical paradise in the California desert.From the 1930s through the 1970s, Palm Springs and other desert communities embraced the mid-century fantasy of a home-grown Polynesian paradise. The concept of the oasis and that of...
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Off-Grid Solar System Design & Installation Guide: Simplified Guide On Off-Grid Solar System For Homes, Vans And OtherThis comprehensive guide is information on how to go solar-powered off the grid, as well as specific calculations to assist in determining the optimal size of an off-grid system for your individual requirements. In addition, we will detail the steps necessary to construct a...
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Modern Rustic: Contemporary Variations on a Timeless StyleWelcome to Modern Rustic: Contemporary Variations on a Timeless Style, an exciting new compilation celebrating projects that epitomize the perfect blend of rustic simplicity with contemporary innovation. Through the inspiring creations of visionary architects and interior designers from around the world, we experience cabins,...
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Louis Poulsen: First House of LightA celebration of the 150th anniversary of one of the finest and most recognisable lighting companies, Louis Poulsen Founded in Denmark in 1874 by Ludvig Raymond Poulsen, the original brand was transformed by the designer Poul Henningsen when he designed the iconic PH lamps....
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In Venice with RuskinThe story of the famous English critic's long and fruitful love affair with the city of VeniceJohn Ruskin visited Venice numerous times over the course of his life, starting in 1835, and after long stays in the city he published his three-volume masterpiece The...
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Interior Urbanism: Architecture, John Portman and Downtown AmericaVast interior spaces have become ubiquitous in the contemporary city. The soaring atriums and concourses of mega-hotels, shopping malls and transport interchanges define an increasingly normal experience of being 'inside' in a city. Yet such spaces are also subject to intense criticism and claims...
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I. M. Pei: Life Is ArchitectureI. M. Pei (1917-2019) was one of the world's most influential architects. Born and raised in China, Pei trained and worked in the United States, establishing a practice that spanned seven decades and multiple continents. His legacy includes the realization of some of the...
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How to Build a Sauna: Factors To Evaluate When Constructing A Sauna, A Step By Step ManualHave Fun Building a New Sauna With The Latest Guide.Are you looking to build a sauna?Here's the major problem you will face, with so many books and guides out there, it's very difficult to tell which source to choose from.What makes this problem worse,...
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Home for Christmas: Decorating for the Holiday SeasonFrom minimal to traditional, from whimsical to Scandi, this book presents various styles of Christmas decors, inspiring home stories fromaround the world, decorating tips and mood boards oneverything holiday-inspired from lighting and textiles to Christmas trees andornaments. Home for Christmas is a true treasure...
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Golden Gate: Building the Mighty BridgeThe Golden Gate Bridge, beloved landmark and symbol of San Francisco, finally gets a gorgeous picture book that tells the thrilling story of how it was built! Written by National Book Award finalist and Sibert Medal winner Elizabeth Partridge. Across a treacherous strait where...
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Devil's Mile: The Rich, Gritty History of the BoweryDevil's Mile tells the rip-roaring story of New York's oldest and most unique street The Bowery was a synonym for despair throughout most of the 20th century. The very name evoked visuals of drunken bums passed out on the sidewalk, and New Yorkers nicknamed...
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Design Through Time: Evolving Landscapes, from Alcatraz to Prospect ParkUnderstanding landscape design as a dynamic, not static, art form Landscape architects do not situate their work in a vacuum. It exists in a state of constant change and is better understood as a product of continual evolution than as a work of pure...
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