Architecture

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by Kelly Hayes McAlonie (Author)As America's first professional female architect, Louise Blanchard Bethune broke barriers in a male-dominated profession that was emerging as a vital force in a rapidly growing nation during the Gilded Age. Yet, Bethune herself is an enigma. Due to scant information about her life and her firm, Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, scholars have struggled to provide a complete picture of this trailblazer. Using a newly discovered archival source of photographs, archite...

Your Guide to Lean Design and Construction - Paperback

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by Julie Glassmeyer (Author)Whether you're a professional about to embark on your Lean Journey, a student getting your first taste of Lean, or an experienced Lean practitioner seeking additional guidance for yourself and your team, this book is designed to further our industry's ability to boost project teamwork and collaboration, grow a culture of trust and respect, and optimize project outcomes for everyone involved. This guide provides a general process/toolkit/ delivery system/etc. that c...

Japanese Architecture: Discover every single photo - Paperback

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by Axel Donovan (Author)+++ BUY one of the best-selling PROFESSIONAL photography books TODAY. +++As you flip through the pages of this fantastic book printed on professional paper, you'll be amazed at the HD illustrations done by professional photographers for: - Inspire the viewer.- Increase curiosity and imagination.- Delight the eyes with fantastic images. This book CANNOT BE MISSED ON YOUR BOOKSHOP!What are you waiting for, get it now and TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DISCOUNT active for a lim...

Fantasy Architecture: Perfect if you love Architecture - Paperback

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French Architecture: Architecture photo album - Paperback

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European Architecture: Positive energy - Paperback

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Formafatal: Award-winning Architectural Studio - Hardcover

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by Formafatal Formafatal (Author), Pier Alessio Rizzardi (Editor)Formafatal is team of nine professionals is currently working on several commercial and residential projects in the Czech Republic and across the world. Formafatal studio has already won several international and domestic awards for its completed interior projects. "We create public spaces, where people feel cozy, and homes, that are tailored to the clients' needs.All projects we approach individually and with a focus on specifi...

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by Rene Thibault (Author)Whether you're an artist or designer, student or professional, author Rene Thibault's practical guide expertly outlines how combining linear perspective with artistic license can be a valuable reference tool in visualizing three-dimensional forms. Linear Perspective Simply Put: The "It Factor" All Too Often Overlooked is presented in a fresh and intuitive manner, with freehand templates to provide controlled flexibility. As the author notes, the book's goal is to "vis...

Doors & More...: The Magic of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico,, - Hardcover

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by Ed Kramer (Author)When friends start talking about their most recent trip to Mexico, popular destinations like Cabo San Lucas, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel, Tulum came to mind as Mexico's 'most popular destinations.One evening, while having dinner with friends that travel extensively, they excitedly told us about a trip they had just taken to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. They raved about the culture, the architecture, the arts, the joyous atmosphere, and the...

The New Australian Dream: Rethinking Our Homes and Cities to Solve the Housing Crisis - Paperback

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by Sergio Famiano (Author)This is a story about how home ownership became unattainable for many and how by rethinking housing, the Australian Dream may once again be possible for future generations. Sergio Famiano, an urban enthusiast and practitioner, explores the history of the Australian Dream of home ownership-from its humble beginnings in colonial Australia to the current status symbol and national obsession we know today; from post-war paradise to suburban sprawl; from new family homes ...

It's Our Abbey: The People of Furness Abbey through the Years - Paperback

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by Gill Jepson (Author), Ron Creer (Author), Janet Pickering (Illustrator)People from Barrow and Dalton often call Furness Abbey, "Our Abbey". It's a place we are fond of and proud of. We love the tranquil setting, the history of the ruins and the stories that abound from its past. Its cloisters and Chapter House, nave and transept, infirmary and dormitory have all intrigued visitors who have tried to imagine what life was like here in Medieval times.But "Our Abbey" is more than stones and ar...

Understanding Loft Conversions: A simple guide to loft conversion detailing and design - Paperback

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by Emma Walshaw (Author)New Second Edition updated in line with June 2022 Building Regulation updates.Understanding Loft Conversions is a simple guide to carrying out a loft conversion. The book explains the main considerations required to carry out a loft conversion, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving conversions of different types. The book features over 40 construction details, in 2D and 3D. Topics covered include examining the existing building, requirements for the ...

HOW TO DESIGN YOUR DREAM HOME (In 25 Years or Less!) - Hardcover

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by Jan Jones Evans (Author)BUYING PROPERTY?BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME?READ THIS FIRST!Learn how to save time and money, avoid common mistakes and make better decisions.REVIEWSOffer amateur designers cheerful, intimate opinions on creating an ideal living space...endearing enthusiasm... very useful... informal [and] occasionally amusing work." -Kirkus/Indie Reviews"For anyone who wants to undertake designing a home from the ground up, Jan Jones Evans's book should be a valuable resource. Evans's...

HOW TO DESIGN YOUR DREAM HOME (In 25 Years or Less!) - Paperback

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The Manors and Historic Homes of the Hudson Valley - Paperback

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by Harold Donaldson Eberlein (Author), Edward Renehan (Introduction by)Harold Donaldson Eberlein's The Manors and Historic Homes of the Hudson Valley has been considered an essential and elegant resource ever since its first publication by J.B. Lippincott in 1924. Profusely illustrated with drawings, classic prints, and photographs (many of the latter taken by the author himself), the book not only discusses the architecture and beauty of more than thirty-five historically relevant estates an...

The Story of Becoming Piney Flats - Paperback

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by Robert Sorrell (Author)The history of Piney Flats, a small community nestled between the waters of the Holston and Watauga rivers, of Northeast Tennessee, goes all the way back to the 1700s when pioneer Daniel Boone passed through the area. Following America's independence, Piney Flats served as a temporary capital of the Southwest Territory, which was established before Tennessee gained statehood. William Blount, the territorial governor, spent much of his time at Rocky Mount, an early Pi...

The Growth of the English House; A short history of its architectural development from 1100 to 1800 - Paperback

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by J. Alfred Gotch (Author)This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable. Number of Pages: 238 Dimensions: 0.54 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 27, 2022

Vitruvius: The Ten Books on Architecture - Paperback

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by Vitruvius (Author), Morris Hicky Morgan (Author)2022 Reprint of the 1914 Edition. Includes illustrations. Exact facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Translated by Morris Hicky Morgan; with illustrations and original designs prepared under the direction of Herbert Langford Warren. Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, a Roman architect and engineer flourishing in the first century B.C., was the author of the oldest and most influential work on architect...

Portland's Good Life: Sustainability and Hope in an American City - Paperback

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by R. Bruce Stephenson (Author)In Portland's Good Life, R. Bruce Stephenson discusses how Portland's investment in sustainability helped stave off climate change and COVID-19. Stephenson tells the timeless story of the city's private citizens who, devoted to the public good and grounded in the good life, built a city that honors their humanity.Author BiographyR. Bruce Stephenson is a consultant and environmental studies professor at Rollins College. Number of Pages: 276 Dimensions: 0.58 x 9 x...

Community Development for Times of Crisis: Creating Caring Communities - Paperback

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by Mark a. Brennan (Editor), Rhonda Phillips (Editor), Norman Walzer (Editor)This book explores the intersection of community development and local capacity building as a basis for effective disaster mitigation and the alleviation of suffering in times of crisis. Beginning with the Community Development section, the process, context, and methods for community, engagement, and development can be viewed from different structural and logical approaches. This section explores some of the more rel...

American Kairos: Washington National Cathedral and the New Civil Religion - Hardcover

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by Richard Benjamin Crosby (Author)A history of Washington National Cathedral and the theory of an American civil religion.In 1792, Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the first city planner of Washington, DC, introduced the idea of a "great church for national purposes." Unlike L'Enfant's plans for the White House, the US Capitol, and the National Mall, this grand temple to the republic never materialized. But in 1890, the Episcopal Church began planning what is known today as Washington National Cathe...

SIT Furniture Design Award 2021: Furniture and Interior Design. - Paperback

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by Hossein Farmani (Author), Francois Langella (Editor), Astrid Hebert (Author)SIT Furniture Design Award (TM) was created as a way to celebrate and share the remarkable work of furniture designers and those who use furniture in their projects. Creativity, innovative vision, and accessibility in the furniture design community deserve to be applauded and shared widely, across the world. The SIT Furniture Design Award Annual catalog features all 2020 winners in Furniture Design and Interior Des...

One California Architect, Irving J. Gill - Paperback

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by James B. Guthrie (Author), Esther McCoy (Author)One California Architect, Irving J. Gill, is an update and republication of Esther McCoy's groundbreaking chapter on Gill in her seminal 1960 work Five California Architects. It gives a comprehensive look at Gill's life from his youth in Syracuse, New York, to his apprenticeship in Chicago with Adler & Sullivan, his move to San Diego in 1893, and the evolution of his work into what we now call Modern Architecture. McCoy's book was the fir...

The Ground Plan of the English Parish Church - Paperback

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by A. Hamilton Thompson (Author)This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable. Number of Pages: 74 Dimensions: 0.18 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 22, 2022

Clean, Declutter and Organise Your Home: 3 Books In 1. Edit Your Home And Your Life In The Perspective Of Sustainable Minimalism And In The Ancient An - Paperback

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by Noelle Gile (Author)How relaxing is it to come home and find an orderly environment? And how convenient is it to find what you were looking for right away and at your fingertips?If you think it is complicated to reorganize spaces, especially if they are very small, then here you will find the solution for you... Less is more! Minimalism is a real art that can make your life easier. The wabi-sabi opens you mournfully.If you want to get rid of the superfluous and relive the environments in t...

Bathroom Remodeling: Designing Your Perfect Bathroom with an Architect Renovate Your Bathroom Now! - Paperback

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by Amy Landri (Author)LOOKING FOR BATHROOM DESIGN IDEAS? Of course you are, that's why you're here! (TM)DESIGNING YOUR PERFECT BATHROOM WITH AN ARCHITECT! Discover inspiration for your bathroom remodel, including colors, storage, layouts, and organization.Improvements to Consider for Your Next Bathroom Remodel! (c)A renovated bathroom adds value to your home, updates its style, and makes it better adapted to your current needs. Renovations are the best time to introduce improvements that wil...

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by Ben Macomber (Author)This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable. Number of Pages: 130 Dimensions: 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 15, 2022

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by Lou Jean Turner (Author)Not By Bread Alone provides an opportunity for individual learning and spiritual growth as you and our king connect, interact, and share. Remember, wisdom is always available to those who ask of God. Holy Spirit ministers to you wherever you might be. This same devotional provides an opportunity for collective learning. It is a valuable resource for group spiritual education. When we share our individual growth, we ultimately add to the knowledge base and developmen...

Monumental Controversies: Mount Rushmore, Four Presidents, and the Quest for National Unity - Hardcover

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by Harriet F. Senie (Author)In recent years the United States has witnessed major controversies surrounding past American presidents, monuments, and sites. Consider Mount Rushmore, which features the heads of the nation's most revered presidents--George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Is Rushmore a proud national achievement or a symbol of the U.S. theft and desecration of the Lakota Sioux's sacred land? Is it fair to denigrate George Washington for havi...

Interior Designers Mood Board Pages: Portfolio Organizing Book of Interior Design Projects - Hardcover

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by Virginia I. Smith (Author)If you plan to start an interior design project, you need an organized place to put in all your visual ideas and design concepts. You want a well-laid-out standalone space to conceive your ideas. You want a book where you can develop your ideas and create mood pages for individual projects. You require a journal to record and document descriptive notes/statements explaining your thought process and how you arrived at a final design. All these features and more can...

Trip 1964: in which a cycling trip to Rome is resurrected - Paperback

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by Leon Van Schaik (Author), John Turner (Author)1964, Spring. Two young men, John Turner and Leon van Schaik, school friends, still in their teens, set off from England to cycle to Rome, their "Trip64". Leon wrote a daily journal, John drew and photographed. That journal structures this account, and the timelines are derived from it. Leon's first Trip64 night on 6 May (Day 1) was spent in Ostend Youth Hostel and John's first night on 27 May (Day 22) was under canvas in a field close to Maass...

The Busy Bridge That Got Its Break - Hardcover

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by Shane Svorec (Author)When a famous bridge is scheduled to be torn down and replaced, people from all over gather to honor the beloved landmark. But to one woman, once a little girl, it's more than just a bridge. It's a friendly face and comforting structure she grew up caring about. When the busy bridge came down, she said farewell to her old friend before it got the break it deserved. The Busy Bridge is a poetic book that shows the history of a bridge that outlasted its predicted life sp...