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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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  • Merry & Chic: Your Most Dazzling Christmas Ever by O'Shea-Evans, Kathryn
    Merry & Chic: Your Most Dazzling Christmas Ever
    A dazzling deck-the-halls guide to creating your most spectacular holiday ever--complete with recipes, show-stopping Christmas décor and chic DIY ideas for gifts galore."In this amusing and useful guide, journalist O'Shea-Evans (Alpine Style) shows how to amp up the holiday spirit in one's home....This brings...
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  • Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion: The Questioneers Book #3 by Beaty, Andrea
    Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion: The Questioneers Book #3
    The New York Times bestselling Questioneers series continues with Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion, from author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts. Watch Iggy Peck in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist! Iggy Peck is an architect at his very core: When...
    $12.32 AUD
    $12.32 AUD
  • Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design by Barzilay Freund, Joan
    Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design
    Discover 25 of the most recognizable design styles through 150 residential interiors from the world's leading designersFrom Coastal to Contemporary, Maximal to Mediterranean, Tailored to Textured, this inspirational lookbook guides beginners and enthusiasts alike through the most timeless interior design styles of the last...
    $107.85 AUD
    $107.85 AUD
  • Buildings That Changed History by DK
    Buildings That Changed History
    Explore the world's most fascinating historical and contemporary buildings, from ancient pyramids to high-tech skyscrapers, in this essential guide to architecture. Buildings That Changed History gives you an overview of the history of architecture from the ancient world to the present day. It takes...
    $53.97 AUD
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  • Art's Principles: 50 years of hard-learned lessons in building a world-class professional services firm by Gensler, Arthur
    Art's Principles: 50 years of hard-learned lessons in building a world-class professional services firm
    Art's Principles reveals the blueprint behind one of the most successful professional services firms, giving career-minded individuals the tools they need to excel in business. The book covers the essentials of leadership, talent acquisition and operations, while outlining the creative strategies that propelled a...
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  • A Roof Cutter's Secrets to Framing the Custom Home by Holladay, Will
    A Roof Cutter's Secrets to Framing the Custom Home
    Here is your opportunity to own a copy of the latest version of "A Roof Cutter's Secrets" (4th version - 2023). This is the very book that many believe revolutionized the modern home framing industry. It has been the "go to" reference book of...
    $63.33 AUD
    $63.33 AUD
  • A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction by Alexander, Christopher
    A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction
    You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to work with your neighbors to improve your town and neighborhood; you can use it to design an office, or a workshop, or a public building....
    $115.64 AUD
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  • Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time (Tenth Anniversary Edition) by Speck, Jeff
    Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time (Tenth Anniversary Edition)
    TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONWINNER OF THE GREEN PRIZE FOR SUSTAINABLE LITERATURE Updated with 100+ pages of new material and a foreword by Janette Sadik-Khan The bestselling urban planning book of the past decade, translated into seven languages, Walkable City has changed the conversation on community...
    $32.38 AUD
    $32.38 AUD
  • Ultimate Book of Modern Farmhouse Plans: 350 Illustrated Designs by Design America Inc
    Ultimate Book of Modern Farmhouse Plans: 350 Illustrated Designs
    A collection of 350 of today's newest and most popular modern farmhouse designs with open, functional floor plans and simple, striking exteriors, Ultimate Book of Modern Farmhouse Plans is the one-stop shop for anyone looking to find their dream home. Carefully chosen and curated,...
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  • The Food Forward Garden: A Complete Guide to Designing and Growing Edible Landscapes by Douglas, Christian
    The Food Forward Garden: A Complete Guide to Designing and Growing Edible Landscapes
    Discover a high-style approach to vegetable gardening from award-winning landscape designer Christian Douglas. What if, instead of relegating our vegetable patch to a remote corner of the backyard, we brought it forward? What if we integrated edibles into our decorative landscapes, letting vegetables, herbs,...
    $53.97 AUD
    $53.97 AUD
  • Sketch Like an Architect: Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective by Drazil, David
    Sketch Like an Architect: Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective
    Become better at sketching - learn how to Sketch like an Architect!With this book you'll learn a step-by-step process of how to master the basics of architectural sketching.The Handbook contains chapters focused on: Lines & 2D Objects Basic Perspective Rules Shadows, Textures & Materiality...
    $44.71 AUD
    $44.71 AUD
  • Live with the Things You Love: And You'll Live Happily Ever After by Carter, Mary Randolph
    Live with the Things You Love: And You'll Live Happily Ever After
    With her trademark style and love of heirlooms and beautiful old objects, best-selling author Mary Randolph Carter delves into the interiors of real-life tastemakers (antique dealers, stylists, artists, and boutique owners) to explore how our homes are the perfect canvas for our self-expression. Carter's...
    $84.80 AUD
    $84.80 AUD
  • Home Again: A Return to Gracious Interiors by Farmer, James T.
    Home Again: A Return to Gracious Interiors
    James Farmer shows that you can go home again--to welcoming Southern style regardless of your location or time of life.A house is a dwelling and structure, while home evokes the emotions and memories of a life well lived. A home is where the seasons...
    $77.09 AUD
    $77.09 AUD
  • Feng Shui Modern by Tan, Cliff
    Feng Shui Modern
    A House Beautiful Best Design Book to Buy Now In an increasingly cramped world, a modern guide to opening up your living space-and your life-using the ancient principles of feng shui. The practice of feng shui, centuries old and rooted in ancient principles of...
    $37.01 AUD
    $37.01 AUD
  • Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment by Hillhouse, Grady
    Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment
    Engineering in Plain Sight is a beautifully illustrated field guide with accessible explanations to nearly every part of the constructed world around us. Author Grady Hillhouse is the creator behind the popular YouTube channel Practical Engineering (over 4.5 million subscribers!) and this book is...
    $61.66 AUD
    $61.66 AUD
  • Eames: Beautiful Details by Demetrios, Eames
    Eames: Beautiful Details
    "Eames: Beautiful Details" celebrates the seamlessness and fluidity in which Charles and Ray Eames operated as both a husband and wife team and as designers unrestricted by traditionally professional boundaries. Select details of their life and work, from their refined designs to their innovative...
    $100.22 AUD
    $100.22 AUD
  • Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building by Hale, Christy
    Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building
    A picture book that connects great works of architecture to the ways children build and play.Cupon cups tacking up, smaller, smaller, and growing taller! Children building-Concrete poetry- Pair them with notable structures from around the world and see children's constructions taken to the level...
    $32.30 AUD
    $32.30 AUD
  • Creative Haven Small-Town Charm Coloring Book by Goodridge, Teresa
    Creative Haven Small-Town Charm Coloring Book
    Take a stroll down a country road and into this charming coloring book filled with 31 joyful illustrations of familiar, friendly sights. Sweet storefronts, fruit stands, farmhouses, and lots more await your artistry, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the little things. So...
    $12.32 AUD
    $12.32 AUD
  • Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction by Dykstra, Alison
    Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction
    What it takes to develop, plan, and manage a successful construction projectAn expanded and updated third edition of this bestselling text provides the reader with the basics on what it takes to design, develop, and construct our buildings and neighborhoods. Written in an accessible...
    $176.81 AUD
    $176.81 AUD
  • Best-Selling House Plans, Updated & Revised 5th Edition: Over 240 Dream-Home Plans in Full Color by Design America Inc
    Best-Selling House Plans, Updated & Revised 5th Edition: Over 240 Dream-Home Plans in Full Color
    Best-Selling House Plans, 5th Edition offers readers the latest and greatest house plans available on the market! Featuring more than 240 of the most successful and sought-after home designs from the top architects and designers across North America, virtually every home style is offered,...
    $27.74 AUD
    $27.74 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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