Architecture

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by Hélène Frichot (Editor), Catharina Gabrielsson (Editor), Jonathan Metzger (Editor)Defining the lives of a majority of the world's population, the question of 'the city' has risen to the fore as one the most urgent issues of our time - uniting concerns across the terrain of climate policies, global financing, localised struggles and multi-disciplinary research. Deleuze and the City rests on a conviction that philosophy is crucially important for advancing knowledge on cities, and for allowi...

Dynamic Urban Design: A Handbook for Creating Sustainable Communities Worldwide - Hardcover

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by Michael A. Von Hausen (Author)Advance Praise for Dynamic Urban Design "Finally, in one book a complete guide to the theory, practice, and potential of urban design by one of Canada's preeminent urban designers." -David R. Witty, former dean, School of Architecture, University of Manitoba, Canada "Michael von Hausen has given us a clear and hopeful path to the creation of a sustainable urbanism, one that will be inspiring and instructive to practitioners, students, and all those who are foc...

The African Dwelling: From Traditional to Western Style Homes - Paperback

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by Epée Ellong (Author), Diane Chehab (Joint Author)Housing has changed in Sub-Saharan Africa since the Europeans arrived. Africans no longer live in traditional homes. This historical transition from ""hut to house,"" from traditional to Western style, reflects slavery, colonialism and other social influences. This book focuses on Cameroon, known as ""Africa in Miniature"" because of its geographical and cultural representation of the continent at large. Architectural styles, materials and c...

William Van Alen, Fred T. Ley and the Chrysler Building - Paperback

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by George C. Kingston (Author)The Chrysler Building was the result of a remarkable collaboration between William Van Alen, a dreamer whose designs challenged orthodox architecture, and Fred T. Ley, a practical builder who turned dreams into reality. Together they realized Walter P. Chrysler's vision of an iconic structure that would (for 11 months) be the tallest building in the world. Van Alen is recognized as one of the most innovative architects of the 20th century. Ley rose from rod man o...

An Introduction to Enterprise Architecture: Third Edition - Paperback

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by Scott A. Bernard (Author)An Introduction to Enterprise Architecture is the culmination of several decades of experience that I have gained through work initially as an information technology manager and then as a consultant to executives in the public and private sectors. I wrote this book for three major reasons: (1) to help move business and technology planning from a systems and process-level view to a more strategy-driven enterprise-level view, (2) to promote and explain the emerging p...

The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home - Paperback

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by Denise Kiernan (Author)A New York Times bestseller with an engaging narrative and array of detail" (The Wall Street Journal), the "intimate and sweeping" (Raleigh News & Observer) untold, true story behind the Biltmore Estate--the largest, grandes Number of Pages: 416 Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 01, 2018

Millennials in Architecture: Generations, Disruption, and the Legacy of a Profession - Hardcover

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by Darius Sollohub (Author)Much has been written about Millennials, but until now their growing presence in the field of architecture has not been examined in depth. In an era of significant challenges stemming from explosive population growth, climate change, and the density of cities, Millennials in Architecture embraces the digitally savvy disruptors who are joining the field at a crucial time as it grapples with the best ways to respond to a changing physical world. Taking a clear-eyed lo...

Frank Lloyd Wright: Historic American Buildings Survey, Volume 1 - Paperback

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by Marc Rochkind (Author)The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) was started in 1933 as one of the New Deal make-work programs, to employ jobless architects, draftspeople, and photographers. Its purpose is to document the nation's architectural heritage, especially those buildings that are in danger of ruin or deliberate destruction. Today, the HABS is part of the National Park Service and its repository is in the Library of Congress, much of which is available online at loc.gov. Of the...

A $500 House in Detroit: Rebuilding an Abandoned Home and an American City - Paperback

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by Drew Philp (Author)A young college grad buys a house in Detroit for $500 and attempts to restore it--and his new neighborhood--to its original glory in this "deeply felt, sharply observed personal quest to create meaning and community out of the fallen...A standout" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Drew Philp, an idealistic college student from a working-class Michigan family, decides to live where he can make a difference. He sets his sights on Detroit, the failed metropolis of abandoned...

The Restoration of the Roman Forum in Late Antiquity: Transforming Public Space - Paperback

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by Gregor Kalas (Author)In The Restoration of the Roman Forum in Late Antiquity, Gregor Kalas examines architectural conservation during late antiquity period at Rome's most important civic center: the Roman Forum. During the fourth and fifth centuries CE-when emperors shifted their residences to alternate capitals and Christian practices overtook traditional beliefs-elite citizens targeted restoration campaigns so as to infuse these initiatives with political meaning. Since construction of n...

Creating My Green Roof: A guide to planning, installing, and maintaining a beautiful, energy-saving green roof - Paperback

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by Dave Hilary (Author)Thinking about installing a green roof on your home but don't know where to start? Creating My Green Roof is for homeowners who are considering a green roof but need more information about the costs, process, and next steps before moving forward. The book is unique because it is based on survey results that explored the real world green roof questions and priorities of dozens of homeowners. From costs, to design, to working with contractors, to selecting plants and m...

What's Wrong with That Door? Simple Steps to Put Your Finger on the Cause of Any Problem with a Door - Paperback

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by John Quist (Author)Often a door complaint begins with a vague description of an issue discovered during the final inspection of the home or the installed door. Then the call goes out that the door must be defective. This book will help empirically document the problems and help provide some clues to resolving a defective door claim. Written as a 'flip book' it is a ready reference in both English and Spanish for people who may be called upon to diagnose a problem with a side hinged door. T...

Design Methods in Architecture & Planning.

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by B. C. Glover Riba (Author)This Book covers the primary Design Methods, their principles and practices that have developed historically in both the Western and Eastern hemispheres in Architecture, Town Planning and Design. Separate chapters deal with differing methods subject matter under their broad headings. These are organized for reference and practical application purposes in a general sequence that allows cross referencing and informs later chapters. The primary concepts, principles, ...

A Description of the New York Central Park - Hardcover

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by Clarence C. Cook (Author), Maureen Meister (Introduction by)A new facsimile edition of a classic work on New York's architectural masterpiece--Central Park Central Park receives millions of visitors every year, tourists and locals alike. A Description of the New York Central Park, published in 1869, is recognized today as the most important book about the park to appear during its early years. The lively, often wry, text was written by Clarence C. Cook, a distinguished Victorian art critic...

Preserving South Street Seaport: The Dream and Reality of a New York Urban Renewal District - Hardcover

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by James M. Lindgren (Author)Preserving South Street Seaport tells the fascinating story, from the 1960s to the present, of the South Street Seaport District of Lower Manhattan. Home to the original Fulton Fish Market and then the South Street Seaport Museum, it is one of the last neighborhoods of late 18th- and early 19th-century New York City not to be destroyed by urban development. In 1988, South Street Seaport became the city's #1 destination for visitors. Featuring over 40 archival and ...

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by Christopher D'James (Editor), Gaston Tissandier (Author)A comprehensive period account of the background and construction of the Eiffel Tower by French scientist and editor Gaston Tissandier (1843 - 1899). Includes 1889 introductory handwritten letter by M. Gustave Eiffel. Copiously illustrated. Handier than the free PDFs on the web, this historical reprint you can hold, bookmark, highlight and shelve. An inexpensive imperative for any history buff. Number of Pages: 98 Dimensions: 0.23 x 8...

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by Vicki L. Sauter (Author)Street Lights of the World is the ultimate visual guide to this often overlooked architectural accessory. Most people never notice the street lights around them and cannot imagine why anyone would. Fortunately for us, someone did notice and has created a surprisingly interesting collection of photographs. The photographs are divided by country and, within the United States, they are further divided by state. Even a casual look at the book will bring an enjoyable dis...

Vastu City Planning: Sustainable Cities in Harmony with Natural Law - Paperback

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by Maharishi Vastu (Author)This book is the city planning section of the bestselling Vastu Homes and Cities. It contains the most holistic information that exists in the field of urban planning. Number of Pages: 142 Dimensions: 0.37 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 01, 2012

The Irvine Ranch: A Time for People: A 50-Year Overview of the Development of the Irvine Ranch in Orange County, California (with a New - Hardcover

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by Martin A. Brower (Author) "The Irvine Ranch: A Time for People" describes the excitement, the accomplishments and the conflicts during the first 50 years of development of the 90,000-acre Irvine Ranch in Orange County, California, into the largest master-planned new community in the United States. The book highlights The Irvine Company, the privately held corporation which developed the Ranch under three ownerships during the post World War II years, focusing on the firm's seven preside...

The Hippodrome of Constantinople: And Its Still Existing Monuments - Paperback

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by Edwin A. Grosvenor (Author)TO THE READER. I commit this little work upon the Hippodrome to both the learned and the unlearned in the Antiquities of Constantinople. From the former I ask, and am sure of, charitable and sympathetic judgment, even as they appreciate to the full the labour and difficulty through which one strives to plod his way to the truth concerning the past days of this ancient city. To the latter I trust its perusal may afford a pleasant hour, and above all a stimulus to ...

Charcoal Kilns: Historic Structures Report: Wildrose Canyon Death Valley National Monument - Paperback

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by Merrill J. Mattes (Editor), Robert V. Simmonds (Editor), U. S. Department of the Interior (Author)A trip to Death Valley to make a field study of the charcoal kilns, and for related purposes, was made February 24 - March 1, 1970, by Architect Robert V. Simmonds and Chief, History and Historic architecture, Merrill J. Mattes, both of Western Service Center (WSC). Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.34 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: February 21, 2013

Epoxy Floor Master: Do It Yourself - Paperback

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by Clems Johnson (Author)Epoxy floor coating-a two-part mixture of resins and hardeners-enlivens, protects, and updates concrete floors in garages, basements, sunrooms, and patios. Rolled on in multiple layers, epoxy coatings create seamless stretches of flooring that withstand grease, scuffing, moisture, and chemicals. Epoxy coatings-which require blending two separate components before application-firmly adhere to concrete and are unlikely to chip or peel like regular garage floor paints.Du...

Building Digital Experience Platforms: A Guide to Developing Next-Generation Enterprise Applications - Paperback

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by Shailesh Kumar Shivakumar (Author), Sourabhh Sethii (Author)Use digital experience platforms (DXP) to improve your development productivity and release timelines. Leverage the pre-integrated feature sets of DXPs in your organization's digital transformation journey to quickly develop a personalized, secure, and robust enterprise platform.In this book the authors examine various features of DXPs and provide rich insights into building each layer in a digital platform. Proven best practices ...

Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind - Paperback

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by Regine M. Gilbert (Author)What is inclusive design? It is simple. It means that your product has been created with the intention of being accessible to as many different users as possible. For a long time, the concept of accessibility has been limited in terms of only defining physical spaces. However, change is afoot: personal technology now plays a part in the everyday lives of most of us, and thus it is a responsibility for designers of apps, web pages, and more public-facing tech produ...

Adobe Indesign Interactive Digital Publishing: Tips, Techniques, and Workarounds for Formatting Across Your Devices - Paperback

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by Ted Padova (Author)Expand your skills for laying out and formatting documents and eBooks deployed for screen viewing on computers, tablets, and smart phones. The book covers how to add interactivity to reflowable and fixed layout eBooks, interactive PDF documents, and take advantage of Adobe's new Publish Online (Preview). Tips, techniques, and workarounds offer you a comprehensive view at adding interactivity to any kind of document and deploy them on social media and web sites.Learn esse...

Historic Furnishings Report: Alcatraz Island: Main Prison Building - Paperback

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by U. S. Department National Park Service (Author), Mary Grassick (Author)This report recommends restoration of historic spaces and installation of historic furnishings in three separate phases. Implementation of the historic furnishings plan in stages will allow for thoughtful review of the current use of space by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (the Conservancy) within the historic structure, and provide greater fl exibility in funding signifi cant rehabilitation and restoration ...

Historic Furnishing Report Massanutten Lodge at Skyland Shenandoah National Park - Paperback

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by Ellen Paul Denker (Author)The current historic furnishings report describes the building and use of the structure and gives a plan for furnishing the living room based on documentary photographs of about 1915. The interpretive plan suggests restoring the bathroom to its original appearance (but not furnishing it beyond its original fixtures) and using the former bedroom as an exhibition space. Number of Pages: 86 Dimensions: 0.18 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 01, 2013

Home Sweet Hole: A Folio of Feasible Fantasy Floor Plans - Paperback

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by Lynn Dean (Illustrator), Lynn Dean (Author)"In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit..."but Hobbits aren't the only ones with down-to-earth dreams.This folio of "feasible fantasy" floor plans gives you a fun-loving peek inside a dozen earth-bermed dwellings in an imaginary borough of burrows--all drawn to scale as if the builder, himself, were offering an open house tour.Please note: Though the sketches in this little book are drawn to scale, they are intended to be whimsical, NOT inte...

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by Matthew R. Laird (Author)An Historic Resource Study of Fort Hunt Park Number of Pages: 316 Dimensions: 0.66 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 07, 2013

American Place The Historic American Buildings Survey at Seventy-five Years - Paperback

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by National Park Service (Author)This book is an exhibition of historic and current photographs and drawings of sixty-one American buildings that represent fading currents in American society. Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.22 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: April 13, 2013

Letters To A Young Architect: Illustrated Edition - Paperback

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by Christopher Benninger (Author)For the first time this classic is available in a richly illustrated edition. It is a must read for India freaks and serious architects everywhere, the Second Edition of India's only architectural book ever to rank in the Top Ten Best Selling Non-fiction Books, entitled Letters to a Young Architect, is now appearing with one hundred and thirty-two colour, and black and white, illustrations. An all inclusive Index makes it easy for readers to locate people, pla...

Hot Springs Big Bend National Park Historic Structures Report: Part 1 Historical Data - Paperback

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by Benjamin Levy (Author)The report is a compilation of historic data to support the rehabilitation and stabilization of the Hot Springs Complex. Number of Pages: 54 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 10, 2013