Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Augustus Le Plongeon (Author)Maya/Atlantis: Queen Moo and the Egyptian Sphinx is a book written by Augustus Le Plongeon, first published in 1900. The book presents the author's theories about the ancient Maya civilization and its connections to Atlantis, as well as the origins of the Egyptian Sphinx. Le Plongeon, a photographer and amateur archaeologist, spent many years in the Yucatan Peninsula, studying the ruins of ancient Maya cities and deciphering their h...

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Report copyright infringementby Harold Stiver (Author)Prince Edward Island LighthousesPrince Edward Island has almost 60 Lighthouses and and they are in beautiful settingsThis is a source book for Photographers and Explorers to these interesting structuresEnclosed you will find: Descriptions and information of the individual sitesPhotographsGPS PositionsA short history of Lighthouses6 Self-guided Tours which include 80% of the sitesCharlottetown TourNorth Central TourNorth East TourNorth West...

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Report copyright infringementby Gertrude Jekyll (Author)"Wood and Garden: Notes and thoughts, practical and critical, of a working amateur" by Gertrude Jekyll offers an intimate glimpse into the world of English flower gardening and garden design. A seminal work in horticulture, this book combines practical advice with thoughtful observations on plants and their place in the landscape. Jekyll, a renowned figure in garden writing, shares her expertise and personal experiences as a dedicated am...

Historical Memorials of Westminster Abbey; Volume 1

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Penrhyn Stanley (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 work is i...

Designing the Centennial: A History of the 1876 International Exhibition in Philadelphia

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Report copyright infringementby Bruno Giberti (Author)The 1876 United States Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia was not only the United States' first important world's fair, it signaled significant changes in the very shape of knowledge. Quarrels between participants in the exhibition represented a greater conflict as the world transitioned between two different kinds of modernity--the Enlightenment of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to the High Modern period of the nineteenth and...

Colonial Gardens: The Landscape Architecture Of George Washington's Time

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Report copyright infringementby American Soc of Landscape Architects (Editor)""Colonial Gardens: The Landscape Architecture Of George Washington's Time"" is a comprehensive book published by the American Society of Landscape Architects. The book delves into the history and design of gardens in colonial America during the time of George Washington. It explores the various elements of landscape architecture, including the use of plants, hardscaping, and water features. The book also provides in...

On the Ruins of Babel: Architectural Metaphor in German Thought

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Leonhard Purdy (Author)The eighteenth century struggled to define architecture as either an art or a science--the image of the architect as a grand figure who synthesizes all other disciplines within a single master plan emerged from this discourse. Immanuel Kant and Johann Wolfgang Goethe described the architect as their equal, a genius with godlike creativity. For writers from Descartes to Freud, architectural reasoning provided a method for critically...

Higher: A Historic Race to the Sky and the Making of a City

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Report copyright infringementby Neal Bascomb (Author)The Roaring Twenties in New York was a time of exuberant ambition, free-flowing optimism, an explosion of artistic expression in the age of Prohibition. New York was the city that embodied the spirit and strength of a newly powerful America. In 1924, in the vibrant heart of Manhattan, a fierce rivalry was born. Two architects, William Van Alen and Craig Severance (former friends and successful partners, but now bitter adversaries), set out ...

Myths in Stone: Religious Dimensions of Washington, D.C.

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Report copyright infringementby Jeffrey F. Meyer (Author)Washington, D.C., is a city of powerful symbols-from the dominance of the Capitol dome and Washington Monument to the authority of the Smithsonian. This book takes us on a fascinating and informative tour of the nation's capital as Jeffrey F. Meyer unravels the complex symbolism of the city and explores its meaning for our national consciousness. Meyer finds that mythic and religious themes pervade the capital-in its original planning, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Kenneth Treister (Author)Great civilizations are built upon multiple layers of accumulated knowledge. By examining the remains of Maya cities, we can learn valuable principles of architectural design and how their dynamic society--in a hostile environment and in a relatively short time--was able to blossom and create such harmonious architectural masterpieces.In this illuminating volume, acclaimed architect Kenneth Treister brings a unique perspective to the ph...

Practice of Architecture: Containing the Five Orders of Architecture and an Additional Column and Entablature

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Report copyright infringementby Asher Benjamin (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 work is important...

Vergangenheitsbewältigung Germany's Holocaust Journey

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Report copyright infringementby Dominik Herzog (Author)This book methodically examines the decade-slongprocess in which Germany has garnered its reputation as a model for confronting and reconciling with its dark history. Much of this has been attributed to the embodiment of Vergangenheitsbewaltigung or, "the process ofcoming to tenns with the past." Between 1933 and 1945, Nazi Germany and its collaboratorspe1petrated the deadliest genocide in world history, killing more than 6 millionJews an...

The Development of the Incandescent Electric Lamp

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Report copyright infringementby George Basil Barham (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 work is impo...

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Report copyright infringementby Duncan Hines (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 work is important e...

The American Vignola: Arches And Vaults, Roofs And Domes, Doors And Windows, Walls And Ceilings, Steps And Staircases

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Report copyright infringementby William Robert Ware (Author), Vignola (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...

The Architecture of Humanism; a Study in the History of Taste

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Report copyright infringementby Geoffrey Scott (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 work is important...

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Report copyright infringementby Clarence Augustine Martin (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 work i...

A Book of House Plans; Floor Plans and Cost Data of Original Designs of Various Architectural Types, of Which Full Working Drawings and Specifications

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Report copyright infringementby William Harold Butterfield (Author), H. W. Tuttle (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 ...

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Report copyright infringementby Frederick Litchfield (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 work is imp...

Small French Buildings: The Architecture of Town and Country, Comprising Cottages, Farmhouses, Minor Châteaux Or Manors With Their Farm Groups

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Report copyright infringementby Lewis Augustus Coffin (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 work is im...

The Beauties of Modern Architecture. Illustrated by Forty-eight Original Plates, Designed Expressly for This Work

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Report copyright infringementby Minard Lafever (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 work is important...

Town Planning in Practice: An Introduction to the Art of Designing Cities and Suburbs

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond Unwin (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 work is important ...

The Antiquities Of Athens: And Other Monuments Of Greece

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Report copyright infringementby James Stuart (Author), Nicholas Revett (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, tha...

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Report copyright infringementby Cara Woodhouse (Author), Heather Summerville (Author), Henry Holland (Foreword by)Interior design legend Cara Woodhouse presents a bold, modern aesthetic for a new generation of design enthusiasts--and shows us how to create spaces that we will truly love to inhabit It's a Mood helps readers get in touch with their own design instincts. Organized by mood, this book offers both inspiration and practical advice for incorporating the elements that we feel passiona...

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Report copyright infringementby Naina Gupta (Author)A visual feast of fifty wonderfully distinctive and architecturally astounding swimming pools from around the world Extraordinary Pools is a mosaic of exceptional public and private examples of pools, reasserting the protean quality of the swimming pool as a space of activity, pleasure, and excess. Illustrated with awe-inspiring color photography, it showcases stunning examples of architecturally significant swimming pools around the world, ...

Religious Architecture and Roman Expansion: Temples, Terracottas, and the Shaping of Identity, 3rd-1st C. Bce

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Report copyright infringementby Sophie Crawford-Brown (Author)Religious Architecture and Roman Expansion uses architectural terracottas as a lens for examining the changing landscape of central Italy during the period of Roman military expansion, and for asking how local communities reacted to this new political reality. It emphasizes the role of local networks and exchange in the creation of communal identity, as well as the power of visual expression in the formulation and promotion of loca...

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Report copyright infringementby Sylvie Albert (Editor), Jeremy Millard (Editor), Manish Pandey (Editor)This edited volume brings together international authors to explore how cities around the world are implementing their commitment toward the UN SDGs. Of great interest to students, researchers, and professionals of urban sustainability, planning, smart cities, and sustainable communities, as well city and government stakeholders.Author BiographySylvie Albert is a Professor of Leadership and ...

The Architectural System of Persian Enclosed Garden

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Report copyright infringementby Bahareh Bathaei (Author)Global warming is killing our blue planet quietly & water crisis seems an unfortunate unavoidable future. Shrinkage of forests & Green-fields make regeneration of Persian Garden vital as a great achievement of ancestors who valued essence of life in water & plants and mastered in creating gardens. Everyday, modern life becomes less-green more-cement style but there is a public debate about social and psychological perspective...

Hempsteads: Architectural details for hemp-lime construction

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Report copyright infringementby Timothy Callahan (Author) Timothy Callahan, a pioneering natural building designer and experienced hemp-lime builder, offers architects, builders, and eco-conscious homeowners a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly hemp-lime structures. Callahan's visionary and practical architectural details are the culmination of a portfolio of completed hemp-lime buildings across the United States. The book covers best pra...

Urban Alchemy: A Governance and Planning Framework for Sustainable Urban Transformation in Developing Economies

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Report copyright infringementby Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa (Author), John Edward Cobbina (Author), Simon Ofori Ametepey (Author)Urban Alchemy delves into the pressing challenges and unique opportunities facing developing countries in their quest for sustainable urban transformation. Readers are introduced to a comprehensive framework designed to guide policymakers, urban planners, and scholars in reimagining the future of cities. The chapters the book further strengthens the importance of academi...

Plans for Hotels, Apartments, Tourist Courts

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Report copyright infringementby American Plan Service (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 the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is ...

Public Art and Architecture in New Mexico, 1933-1943

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Report copyright infringementby Kathryn A. Flynn (Compiled by)Do you like to go treasure hunting in obvious or out of the way places? Do you like to view fine art in galleries large and small? This book will give you directions to New Mexico's amazing New Deal treasures and to buildings and bridges, murals and sculptures, paintings and people who made them. They are not necessarily in the most obvious places, and yet many are in places that one routinely visits. They have been patiently waiti...