Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Sharon Noviss (Author)"How do I go about renovating, decorating and designing my house?""How do I keep my house clean and organised?""What is the correct way to launder clothing?""How do I make house repairs efficiently and safely?"A Practical Guide to Homemaking offers readers practical knowledge on a range of different aspects of homemaking from interior design to practical guidance on household tasks such as laundering clothes, cooking, cleaning and organisi...

Cities Interrupted: Visual Culture and Urban Space

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Report copyright infringementby Shirley Jordan (Editor), Christoph Lindner (Editor)Cities Interrupted explores the potential of visual culture - in the form of photography, film, performance, architecture, urban design, and mixed media - to strategically interrupt processes of globalization in contemporary urban spaces. Looking at cities such as Amsterdam, Beijing, Doha, London, New York, and Paris, the book brings together original essays to reveal how the concept of 'interruption' in global...

Gozo, Malta Environmental History: People, Culture, Tradition, Travel and tourism

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Report copyright infringementby Eugene Hext (Author)Gozo, Malta Environmental History. Some beautiful treasures are waiting to be discovered. Discover Gozo. Find out about the Sister Islands of Gozo and Comino, about how easy it is getting there and getting around, about the choice of accommodation available from top-range hotels to idyllic farmhouses. read about what to see and do, check out useful information about services and contacts to help you plan your trip.Whether you decide to spend...

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Whall (Author)"Stained Glass Work: A text-book for students and workers in glass" by C. W. Whall is a timeless exploration of glass painting and staining techniques. A meticulously prepared republication, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the design and execution of stained glass art. Delve into the intricacies of glasswork, from fundamental principles to advanced methods. Explore the history and artistry behind creating stunning stained gla...

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Report copyright infringementby Edith Wharton (Author), Ogden Codman (Author)"The Decoration of Houses," by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman, Jr., remains a foundational text for anyone interested in interior design. This meticulously prepared edition offers readers a unique opportunity to explore the principles of classical architecture and their application to home decoration and furniture arrangement. First published in 1897, the book champions balance, proportion, and architectural integrit...

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Report copyright infringementby Alice Morse Earle (Author)Step back in time and explore the charming world of early American gardens with Alice Morse Earle's "Old-Time Gardens, Newly Set Forth." This meticulously prepared edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the landscape gardening traditions and horticultural practices of the colonial era. Discover the design principles, popular plants, and unique features that defined these historical gardens. Earle's work provides a rich tapestry of g...

Proceedings of the Sixty-third Annual Convention of the American Institute of Architects; 63

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Report copyright infringementby American Institute of Architects (Created by), World Congress of Architects (1893 (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of ...

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Report copyright infringementby Ebenezer Howard (Author)Garden Cities of Tomorrow is a book written by Ebenezer Howard in 1902. The book is a treatise on urban planning and architecture, with a focus on the creation of self-sufficient, sustainable communities. Howard's vision was to create ""garden cities"" that would provide a high quality of life for residents while also promoting social and environmental sustainability. The book outlines Howard's ideas for the design and construction of th...

Design Reimagined: A Fresh and Colorful Take on Timeless Rooms

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Report copyright infringementby Corey Damen Jenkins (Author), Amy Astley (Foreword by)The second book from AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Jenkins celebrates his blend of vibrant maximalism and youthful traditionalism in projects around the country. With his first book, Design Remix, Jenkins burst onto the design scene with an explosion of color, elegance, and new traditionalism that the design community and consumers loved. His second book picks up where the first left off, as Jenkins e...

World Observation: Empire, Architecture, and the Global Archive of It&

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Mullane (Author)World Observation explores the archives and architecture of Itō Chūta (1867-1954), the eminent architectural thinker of the Japanese empire, who traveled across Asia, Europe, and North America to create the first world history of architecture in Japanese from a truly global set of encounters. In his mission to integrate Japan into existing world histories, legitimate Japanese colonial expansion, and train observers to see the world in th...

Design Smarts: Inspiration for Home+Life

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Report copyright infringementby Mitzi Beach (Author)Design Smarts by Mitzi Beach is a powerful and practical guide for people who are joining that elite club known as O50 - over 50. You will be challenged as you realize that these years - that you formerly dreaded - just might be the best years of your life. Mitzi presents a vibrant blueprint that encompasses your home life, your mindset, your health, your family, and your faith. Number of Pages: 250 Dimensions: 0.53...

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Report copyright infringementby Mitchell Lauren (Author), Doak Amy (Photographer)In northern New South Wales, in the most easternly part of Australia, lies the Northern Rivers. A place known for its popular central hot spot - the bohemian Byron Bay - as well as its stunning hinterland, beautiful beaches and creative residents. These artists find inspiration in the region and local author, Lauren Mitchell, has uncovered the homes they live in, the studios they work in and what inspires them ab...

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Report copyright infringementby Sheojee Prasad (Author)Engineering Drawing - A Practical Approach provides simple steps to learn engineering drawing starting from the concept of lines, geometrical construction and to complicated shapes of engineering drawings. This book even covers the basic requirement of learning how to read and write drawings. All graphical representation has been explained with a brief description. Number of Pages: 338 Dimensions: 0.7 x 10 x 8 IN...

Beautiful: All-American Decorating and Timeless Style - Hardcover

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by Mark D. Sikes (Author), Nancy Meyers (Foreword by), Amy Neunsinger (Photographer)This New York Times bestselling book from interior designer Mark D. Sikes is a celebration of American style today, showcasing chic and accessible ideas for every home. Modern and unfussy, Mark D. Sikes's interiors are classic takes on California indoor/outdoor living, with natural fibers and crisp coloration, informed and influenced by the fashion world where he began his career. In eight chapters, he explore...

Zoé de Las Cases La Maison: Decorating with French Vintage Style

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Report copyright infringementby Zoé de Las Cases (Author)A book of inspiration for decorating your home the French way, from designer and interiors stylist Zoé de Las Cases. Let yourself be inspired by this gorgeous collection of ideas for decorating your home the French way. For interior designer Zoé de Las Cases, decorating your home is like painting a work of art or crafting a recipe - you have to put your heart and soul into it. Home is about feeling comfortable and peaceful, creating a...

21st Century Homes: Innovative Designs by North America's Leading Architects

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Caraber (Author)Single-family homes, urban dwellings, vacation getaways, sustainable buildings, luxury prefab designs, and plans for future homes comprise this collection of breathtaking photographs and insightful commentary that celebrates the artistic contributions of almost 70 of the finest architects working today. From classical to avant-garde, all of the featured homes are stylistically diverse but have a distinct timelessness about them, a tribute ...

CASANOVALTA--A Tuscan Farmhouse: My Life in Italy with Architect Craig Ellwood

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Report copyright infringementby Anita Eubank (Author)CASANOVALTA is a rich and lyrical memoir set in mid 20th-century Tuscany where former Hollywood actress Anita Eubank and her husband, famed architect Craig Ellwood, take on the restoration of a crumbling Renaissance-era stone farmhouse.Drawn from the pages of her personal journal, Anita recounts enduring a freezing winter, cultural clashes, and the unexpected joys of rural Italian life. Through art, photographs, recipes, and evocative story...

Buy Real Estate Without Cash or Good Credit: A Bootstrappers Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Gerald Honeyblue (Author)Real estate is the best way to build real wealth in America - but most people never get started because they think they can't. Maybe you're broke. Maybe your credit's a mess. Maybe the bank has already turned you down.That's exactly why I wrote this book. I've closed real deals - with little or none of my own money and I want to show you how to do it too. Inside, I chronicle real stories from my own journey and provide plenty of inspira...

Patrimonialization on the Ruins of Empire: Islamic Heritage and the Modern State in Post-Ottoman Europe

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Report copyright infringementby Maximilian Hartmuth (Editor), Ayse Dilsiz Hartmuth (Editor)After the failed Siege of Vienna of 1683, the Ottoman Empire gradually withdrew from Europe. Even so, monumental reminders of its former presence survived across the continent. The contributors to this volume show that the various successor states adopted substantially different approaches towards their Ottoman architectural inheritance. Even within the same countries, different policies appear to have ...

Pastecraft: The Simple Art of Decorating Surfaces and Objects

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Lou Cook (Author), Mary Thomasita (Foreword by)Here is a truly unique and exciting folk art that makes people want to call Aunt Mary in Des Moines and tell her how easy it is. You can almost learn it over the phone. Created and named by Mary Lou Cook, pastecraft is simple and fun for the ?veriest? beginner, as the author says. Using paste, fabric and shellac to cover solid objects, PASTECRAFT is practical, creative and absolutely no-fail. It can transform ...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephanie Torta (Author), Jonathan Torta (Author)This overview of 3D printing technology in industry, education, and the exploding area of Do-It-Yourself contains a detailed look at the common 3D printers, materials, and software. Full-color images guide you on setting up your own printer and performing calibration tasks, including descriptions of printing methods, best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and how to finish a completed project. Companion files are inc...

Colour Combinations: Tips, Tricks & Moodboards

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Report copyright infringementby Marlous Snijder (Author)A worldwide selection of 27 high-end interiors that daringly, but tastefully combine colour. Includes tips and tricks. This book is for people who are fed up with white, beige and earth tones. Color in your interior has been a hot topic for some time and this book focuses on the combination of different colors. Colour Combinations shows 27 best practices from Milan to New York, homes in which the designer has succeeded in putting togethe...

Building a Great Victorian City: Leeds Architects and Architecture 1790-1914

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Webster (Editor)The story of Leeds and its architecture in the 120 years before the First World War was one of remarkable development: industrial growth on an heroic scale. As an adjunct to commercial, manufacturing and population change came a stunning array of new buildings, sufficiently grand to reflect the city's achievements as well as its aspirations.In this book, a total of 36 architects who practised in Leeds are chronicled. Some, for instan...

William Strickland: Architect and Engineer, 1788-1854

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Report copyright infringementby Agnes Addison 1907-1976 Gilchrist (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this ...

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Report copyright infringementby L. Makkonen (Editor)This book focuses on two areas of ice technology: the use of ice as a construction material and the problems caused by ice to constructions. Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN Publication Date: October 23, 2019

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Stacey (Author)Technological development of materials has left a designer spoilt for choice. Component Design helps you to cope with this amount of choice by viewing it as an opportunity for innovative and unique design.This comprehensive guide explores the history of technological development, describes manufacturing processes, discusses materials and outlines specific design constraints. It stimulates understanding of the topic and encourages discussi...

Rethinking Architecture: From the Inside Out

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Report copyright infringementby Marc Camens (Author)Marc Camens has designed and built some of the most incredible homes in the United States, and around the globe. Throughout his decades-long career, which began in the commercial industry, Marc has developed a specific set of design principles that serve as the foundation for his firm's work. These principles are centered on the people who live in the home, and includes out-of-the-box thinking that results in truly captivating residences. Fr...

Medicine by Design: The Architect and the Modern Hospital, 1893-1943

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Report copyright infringementby Annmarie Adams (Author)In the history of medicine, hospitals are usually seen as passive reflections of advances in medical knowledge and technology. In Medicine by Design, Annmarie Adams challenges these assumptions, examining how hospital design influenced the development of twentieth-century medicine and demonstrating the importance of these specialized buildings in the history of architecture. At the center of this work is Montreal's landmark Royal Victoria...

Quality Assurance of Welded Construction

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Report copyright infringementby N. Burgess (Editor)Since the first edition of this book was published, most developments in welding construction have been within the quality assurance element of the process rather than in welding technology itself.Author BiographyN.T. Burgess is Managing Director of Quality Management International Ltd. Number of Pages: 232 Dimensions: 0.49 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 30, 2020

Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the Us

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Satake Blauvelt (Author)An expansive account of the ever-popular mid-century movement, from the place where it all beganEmbark on a surprising and joyful visual tour of American mid-century modernism through hundreds of photographs, drawings, and pieces of ephemera organized by the art museum at Cranbrook, where the movement began. Essential figures such as Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, and Eero Saarinen are represented alongside ...

Writing Architectural History: Evidence and Narrative in the Twenty-First Century

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Report copyright infringementby Aggregate Architectural H Collaborative (Author)Over the past two decades, scholarship in architectural history has transformed, moving away from design studio pedagogy and postmodern historicism to draw instead from trends in critical theory focusing on gender, race, the environment, and more recently, global history, connecting to revisionist trends in other fields. With examples across space and time--from medieval European coin trials and eighteenth-century...

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Report copyright infringementby Edelaar Mosayebi Inderbitzin Architects (Editor), Elli Mosayebi (Contribution by), Joseph Schwartz (Contribution by)An analysis of the concept of "performance" in Edelaar Mosayebi Inderbitzin Architects' architecture. The term "performance," as used in 1955 by the British philosopher of language John L. Austin, refers to processual, "performative" aspects that take center stage instead of rigid states and fixed norms. It has found its way into the diverse area...