Architecture

7564 books

$17.28

Report copyright infringementby Edith Wharton (Author)Italian Villas And Their Gardens This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typ...

Designs for Humanity: Reflections on Over 50 Years as a Master Builder Dedicated to Meeting Basic Human Needs

$28.73

Report copyright infringementby Poul Bertelsen (Author)In Designs for Humanity, architect Poul Bertelsen reflects on his five-decade journey as a humanitarian architect in the developing world. Blending professional insights and personal conviction, he illuminates the unique challenges and rewarding triumphs of designing infrastructure that genuinely serves communities in need, with dignity. From the inception of Msaada Architects-a nonprofit dedicated to church-sponsored projects in the deve...

$24.99

Report copyright infringementby John Graf (Author), Perry Casalino (Author)Chicago's Luxury Apartment Buildings presents a history of the city's residential buildings constructed during the Gilded Age of the 19th century. These buildings redefined the city's architectural landscape and transformed urban living. Beginning with the first structure, erected in 1876, and continuing through the close of the 19th century, many were masterpieces designed by some of the era's most influential archite...

The Smallest Village, The Story of Dering Harbor 1874-1974

$18.31

Report copyright infringementby Stewart W. Herman (Author)The Village of Dering Harbor was incorporated in 1917 after many successful years as a resort community formed in 1873 as Shelter Island Park. The centerpiece of the community was the great Manhanset House that opened in 1874 serving the well-to-do of the late 19th century during the summer season. As the hotel was nestled overlooking a protected harbor with access to both Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound with LIRR service fro...

White Elephants on Campus: The Decline of the University Chapel in America, 1920-1960

$42.84

Report copyright infringementby Margaret Grubiak (Author)In White Elephants on Campus: The Decline of the University Chapel in America, 1920-1960, Margaret M. Grubiak persuasively argues, through a careful selection of case studies, that the evolution of the architecture of new churches and chapels built on campuses reveals the shifting and declining role of religion within the mission of the modern American university. According to Grubiak, during the first half of the twentieth century, uni...

Stories in Light: A Guide to the Stained Glass of the Basilica at the University of Notre Dame

$26.00

Report copyright infringementby Cecilia Davis Cunningham (Author), Nancy Cavadini (Author)The Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame contains one of the largest collections of late nineteenth-century French stained glass outside of France. The French Gothic-inspired church has forty-four large stained glass windows containing two hundred and twenty scenes. Today, more than 100,000 visitors tour the basilica each year to admire its architecture.This informative guidebook ...

$30.17

Report copyright infringementby Philadelphia Voigt Company (Created by)"The Catalog of Voigt Company Fourth Edition" is an extensive trade publication that serves as a comprehensive visual record of early 20th-century architectural ornamentation. As a primary reference for the building trades of the era, this catalog showcases a vast array of decorative elements, including ornamental plaster, composition ornaments, and intricate wood carvings designed for both interior and exterior enhancemen...

$60.00

Report copyright infringementby Kit Kemp (Author), Giles Kime (With), Simon Brown (Photographer)Known for her distinctive design style that effortlessly combines vibrant colours and eclectic patterns, Kemp has become a global icon in the world of interior design. With her unapologetic use of color, exquisite layering of pattern, and an eye for the unexpected, Kemp has revolutionized contemporary interior design. In her first Rizzoli book, she invites readers into her imaginative world, reveal...

Build It! Volume 1: Make Supercool Models with Your Lego(r) Classic Set

$35.62

Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Kemmeter (Author)With simple, step-by-step directions and a visually rich design, this unique series of instruction books for LEGO(R) creations helps young children learn and have fun simultaneously.The Build It! series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO(R) models is perfect for children ages 5 and up.Inside Volume 1 you'll find a range of creative models to put together--from animals to airplanes, street scenes to seascapes and much more, cre...

$50.00

Report copyright infringementby Jenni Kayne (Author), Vincent Van Duysen (Foreword by)Jenni Kayne, the creator of the laid-back, luxe California lifestyle brand, shows us how to create spaces that encourage living well in comfort and style by featuring beautiful and inspiring interiors along with practical room-by-room tips. A known tastemaker and authority on style, Jenni Kayne spans the worlds of fashion, interiors, and entertaining. Inspired by organic textures, thoughtful simplicity, and...

The Picturesque: Architecture, Disgust and Other Irregularities

$126.34

Report copyright infringementby John MacArthur (Author)In this fresh and authoritative account John Macarthur presents the eighteenth century idea of the picturesque - when it was a risky term concerned with a refined taste for everyday things, such as the hovels of the labouring poor - in the light of its reception and effects in modern culture. In a series of linked essays Macarthur shows: what the concept of picture does in the picturesque and how this relates to modern theories of the im...

EcoDesign and Sustainability I: Products, Services, and Business Models

$161.98

Report copyright infringementby Yusuke Kishita (Editor), Mitsutaka Matsumoto (Editor), Masato Inoue (Editor)This book highlights cutting-edge ecodesign research, covering product and service design, smart manufacturing, and social perspectives in ecodesign. Featuring selected papers presented at EcoDesign 2019: 11th International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, it also includes diverse, interdisciplinary approaches to foster ecodesign research and acti...

Mashrak-el-Azkar: Descriptive of the Bahai Temple and Illustrative of an Exhibition of Preliminary Designs for the First Mashrak-el-Azka

$10.40

Report copyright infringementby Charles Mason Remey (Author)Charles Mason Remey (1874-1974) was the son of Admiral George Collier Remey and grew up in Washington DC, at 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW, which is now the home of Westphalia Press, the Policy Studies Organization, and of the American Political Science Association. He drew detailed plans and did a survey of the house, which are deposited in the Library of Congress. He studied to be an architect at Cornell (1893-1896) and the Ecole des B...

Analytical Study of Multistorey Building With or Without Softy Storey

$57.38

Report copyright infringementby Pankaj Singh Khetwal (Author), Kiran Devi (Author)Multistorey buildings are becoming popular from the last few years due to their compact and space utilization concept due to increase in population and industrialization. This enables the accommodation of more people and offices in the vertical structure by using limited land area. The stability of structure is an important aspect against all the forces. The damage and collapse of any structure against the seism...

A Senior Smart House: The Home That Cares for You

$25.90

Report copyright infringementby Teri Lyn Vander Heiden (Author)A SENIOR SMART HOUSEThank you for reading my second book, my dream that I followed through! I pray this encourages you to follow any dreams you may have so you can enjoy your dream as I do!If you visit Las Vegas in the near future, please come by and say hello, and allow me the pleasure of giving you a personal visit! Bring your socks! Feel the chi!Namaste (This new word I learned from Kat! To me, it's a powerful word: I honor the...

$14.38

Report copyright infringementby Mustafa Nejem (Author)"Mirage of the North Sea" is a story that unfolds in a fictional world surrounded by a strange and mysterious North Sea. The main character dreams of traveling to the North Sea and exploring its secrets. After a mysterious turn of events, they embark on a challenging journey in search of the secret of the North Sea and discover supernatural powers residing beneath its waves. Number of Pages: 62 Dimensions: 0.13 x ...

Opulence & Ostentation: building the circus

$36.00

Report copyright infringementby Steve Ward (Author), Thom Wall (Editor)Since the foundation of the 'modern' circus in the eighteenth century, the circus has been presented in defined spaces. Initially, performances were given in the open air and, over a period of time, these spaces first became enclosed and then later roofed. Temporary wooden structures often became semi-permanent until, in the nineteenth century, many permanent stone-built buildings were erected solely for the purpose of pre...

Picturesque Hinsdale. Forty Illustrations of Streets, Public Buildings and Private Residences Made by the Photo Gelatine Process, From Negatives Made

$22.97

Report copyright infringementby William H. Baker (Author)Picturesque Hinsdale presents a fascinating visual tour of Hinsdale, Illinois, through forty beautifully rendered illustrations. Reproduced using the photo-gelatine process from negatives made by William H. Baker, these images capture the streets, public buildings, and private residences of Hinsdale with remarkable clarity and detail. The gelatine prints, crafted by E.J. Phelps, showcase the architectural charm and community life of thi...

The Modern Organ: A Consideration Of The Prevalent Theoretical And Practical Defects In Its Construction, With Plans And Suggestions For Their Removal

$34.49

Report copyright infringementby Thomas Casson (Author)The Modern Organ: A Consideration Of The Prevalent Theoretical And Practical Defects In Its Construction, With Plans And Suggestions For Their Removal (1883) is a book written by Thomas Casson that examines the flaws in the design and construction of organs in the late 19th century. The book provides detailed analysis of the theoretical and practical issues that were prevalent at the time, including problems with the tuning and voicing of ...

$27.29

Report copyright infringementby Clothier Franklin Edminster (Author)"Structural Drawing" by Clothier Franklin Edminster, originally published in 1907, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of creating technical drawings for architectural and engineering projects. This meticulously detailed book covers a wide range of topics, including the preparation of structural plans, elevations, and sections, with a focus on clarity and precision. Designed for both students and professi...

$43.13

Dimensions. Journal of Architectural Knowledge: Vol. 1, No. 2/2021: Spatial Dimensions of Moving Experience

$81.00

Report copyright infringementby Virginie Roy (Editor), Katharina Voigt (Editor) Dimensions. Journal of Architectural Knowledge is an academic journal in, on and from the discipline of architecture, addressing the creation, constitution and transmission of architectural knowledge. It explores methods genuine to the discipline and architectural modes of interdisciplinary methodological adaptions. Processes, procedures and results of knowledge creation and practice are esteemed coequally, with ...

Project Planning & Design (PPD) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination): ARE 5.0 Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Guide, and Critical Content

$136.78

Report copyright infringementby Gang Chen (Author)A Practical Exam Guide for the ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) Division! To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meet your Board of Architecture's special requirements, and pass the ARE exams. This book provides an ARE 5.0 exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides for the ARE 5.0 Project Planning & De...

$86.33

Report copyright infringementby Sidney M. Levy (Author)* A daily diary to track day-to-day construction project activities--allowable to be used in court if necessary * New edition includes helpful hints, charts, quick reference tables, key standards and regulations, and checklists Number of Pages: 400 Dimensions: 0.97 x 9.26 x 7.46 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 22, 2002

$64.71

Report copyright infringementby Christiane Zivie-Coche (Author), David Lorton (Translator)"Sphinxes are legion in Egypt--what is so special about this one?... We shall take a stroll around the monument itself, scrutinizing its special features and analyzing the changes it experienced throughout its history. The evidence linked to the statue will enable us to trace its evolution... down to the worship it received in the first centuries of our own era, when Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans mingled...

$129.58

Report copyright infringementby Tony Hunt (Author), Sir Norman Foster (Author)Tony Hunt's Sketchbook illustrates the connection between brain and hand in conceiving structural concepts and details as possible solutions to structures in architecture. This new edition features 100 previously unpublished sketches. These sketches illustrate alternative structural concepts, ideas and details developed by Tony Hunt for over one hundred projects throughout his professional life. They relate directl...

An Introduction To The Study Of Gothic Architecture (1861)

$43.13

Report copyright infringementby John Henry Parker (Author)An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture is a book written by John Henry Parker and published in 1861. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, development, and characteristics of Gothic architecture, which was prevalent during the medieval period. Parker discusses the origins of Gothic architecture, its evolution over time, and the various styles and features that define it. He also delves into the construction tec...

Building San Francisco's Parks, 1850-1930

$59.76

Report copyright infringementby Terence Young (Author)In 1865, when San Francisco's Daily Evening Bulletin asked its readers if it were not time for the city to finally establish a public park, residents had only private gardens and small urban squares where they could retreat from urban crowding, noise, and filth. Five short years later, city supervisors approved the creation of Golden Gate Park, the second largest urban park in America. Over the next sixty years, and particularly after 1900...

$84.51

Report copyright infringementby Joseph M. Siry (Author) Air-Conditioning in Modern American Architecture, 1890-1970, documents how architects made environmental technologies into resources that helped shape their spatial and formal aesthetic. In doing so, it sheds important new light on the ways in which mechanical engineering has been assimilated into the culture of architecture as one facet of its broader modernist project.Tracing the development and architectural integration of air-conditi...

Elements Of Practical Construction, Part 1, Structures In Direct Tension And Compression: For The Use Of Students In Engineering And Architecture (187

$53.21

Report copyright infringementby Samuel Downing (Author)""Elements of Practical Construction, Part 1, Structures in Direct Tension and Compression"" is a book written by Samuel Downing and published in 1875. The book is intended for students in engineering and architecture, and it provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of building structures that are subject to direct tension and compression forces. The book covers a wide range of topics related to practical constructi...

The Standard Molding Book: Showing Full Finished Size Of Moldings With Exact Size And List Per One Hundred Lineal Feet Marked On Each (1920)

$47.45

Report copyright infringementby Norman L. Godfrey (Editor)The Standard Molding Book, written by Norman L. Godfrey in 1920, is a comprehensive guide to moldings. The book showcases the full finished size of moldings and provides an exact size and list per one hundred lineal feet marked on each. It serves as a useful resource for architects, builders, and carpenters who are looking to incorporate moldings into their projects. The book provides detailed information on the different types of mold...

Autodesk Revit 2020: BIM Management - Template and Family Creation (Imperial Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher

$109.30

Report copyright infringementby Ascent -. Center for Technical Knowledge (Author)Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an approach to the entire building life cycle. Autodesk(R) Revit(R) for Architecture, MEP, and Structure is a powerful BIM program that supports the ability to coordinate, update, and share design data with team members throughout the design construction and management phases of a building's life. A key component in managing the BIM process is to establish a company foundati...