Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Indra Kagis McEwen (Author)A historical study of Vitruvius's De architectura, showing that his purpose in writing "the whole body of architecture" was shaped by the imperial Roman project of world domination.Author BiographyIndra Kagis McEwen is is an architect and affiliate faculty member in the Art History Department at Concordia University in Montreal. Number of Pages: 508 Dimensions: 0.89 x 7.66 x 5.38 IN Publication D...

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Report copyright infringementby Ian M. Barton (Editor)Roman Public Buildings was first published in the Exeter Studies in History series in 1989. It examines the development of Roman architecture and the significance of different types of buildings for the political, social and economic history of the period. A glossary of technical terms is included.Author BiographyIAN BARTON was until his retirement Head of Classics at University of Wales, Lampeter. Number of Pages: 190 ...

Representing Modern Istanbul: Urban History and International Institutions in Twentieth Century Beyoglu

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Report copyright infringementby Enno Maessen (Author)Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul would lose its position as capital yet remain a crucial urban centre in the new Turkish republic. Since the 1950s it has undergone a metamorphosis from a mid-sized city to a megapolis. Beyoglu, historically represented as its most 'cosmopolitan' district and home to European embassies and cultural institutions, is a microcosm of these changes. This book explores the urban history of Bey...

Let's Ask Michael: 100 Practical Solutions for Design Challenges

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Payne (Author)Michael Payne--popular host of the hit HGTV's hit series Designing for the Sexes--brings his unique talent and expertise to this beautiful and practical reference designed to help homeowners find stylish solutions to today's most common and challenging home design dilemmas.YOU ASKED HIM, NOW HE'S ANSWERINGThrough emails, internet chats, and attendance at his seminars, Michael's fans have directly asked him to solve their most difficult des...

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Report copyright infringementby Tokie Laotan-Brown (Editor)The Moving African Landscapes Volume 1 examines a broad spectrum of natural and cultural concepts, sensory responses, and innate perceptions experienced, learned, and recalled by Africans within their environment. Photographers, Architects, Lecturers, and Visual Artists are all interestedin articulating their ideas of what Moving African Landscapes means to them. The authors capture their intuitive understanding of how they observed t...

English Country Cottages Old & New Coloring Book

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Report copyright infringementby Kailyn Bail (Designed by)With fifty unique designs, English Country Cottages Old & New is a wonderfully relaxing coloring book is not just for adults! Older kids and teens can take advantage of the serene scenes within as well! Featuring cottages and gardens reminiscent of classic English Cottages, some modern and some as old as Tudor style- this book offers peace and tranquility at your fingertips! Each design is printed on its own 70 lb. weight page, allo...

Industrialize: The Insider's Guide to Industrial Real Estate

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Report copyright infringementby Chad Griffiths (Author)The Ultimate Guide to Industrial Real EstateWhether you're a seasoned investor, a curious newcomer, or a real estate pro looking to sharpen your edge, this book is your definitive roadmap to the industrial property world. From factories and warehouses to cranes, racking, and everything in between, you'll get a comprehensive breakdown of the spaces that keep the global economy running.Packed with insights on manufacturing, logistics, site ...

From little things big things grow: Strategies for building revolutionary socialist organisations

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Report copyright infringementby Mick Armstrong (Author)The mainstream political establishment remains thoroughly wedded to the neoliberal capitalist agenda that has led to unrelenting attacks on workers rights. There is a burning necessity for a socialist party that will provide a fighting alternative to both Labor and the Liberals.But how do we go about building such a party from the small groups of socialists that exist today?Where do we start? On what political basis should we organise? Ho...

A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It?: An Introduction to Building Science

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Report copyright infringementby Allison A. III Bailes (Author)A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It? lays out the basic science of residential buildings. When it comes to how houses perform, professionals and homeowners alike believe many things that just aren't true. This book explodes the myths, misinformation, and plain old nonsense that pervade the world of home building, remodeling, maintenance, and operation. https: //www.energyvanguard.com Number of Pages: 362 ...

My Garden: A Year of Design and Experimentation

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Report copyright infringementby Jacqueline Van Der Kloet (Author)A month-by-month tour of the renowned naturalistic garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet's home garden--a visual feast of perennials, trees, grasses, shrubs, and bulbs that have inspired a generation of gardeners and designers. From a pioneer of the New Perennial movement, My Garden showcases the practice and process behind Jaqueline van der Kloet's leading-edge, naturalistic planting experimentations, rooted in her site of...

Modern Floral: Timeless Interiors Inspired by Nature

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Report copyright infringementby Charlotte Coote (Author)For Charlotte Coote, the interiors that have stayed with her are those that feel confident and unashamed. Charlotte's bold and contemporary spaces embrace beauty and authenticity and transcend modern trends. Modern Floral offers an abundance of inspiration on how to bring the colors, patterns, and textures of nature into your home.From designing with floral and antique textiles to color concepts and ideas for incorporating natural textur...

Ukrainian Modernism: Modernist Architecture of Ukraine

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Report copyright infringementby Dmytro Soloviov (Author), Damon Murray (Editor), Stephen Sorrell (Editor)The most comprehensive publication to date on the stunning modernist architecture that defined the landscape of Soviet-era UkraineWhat does Ukrainian modernist architecture look like, and why isn't it better known in the West? Photographer and architectural tour guide Dmytro Soloviov is fighting to preserve the disappearing modernist heritage of his native Ukraine. These innovative buildin...

Notes on Old Edinburgh: Victorian Travelogue Series (Annotated)

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Report copyright infringementby Isabella Lucy Bird (Author)"Notes on Old Edinburgh" by Isabella Lucy Bird offers a compelling glimpse into the historical and architectural tapestry of Scotland's capital city. In this book, published in 1891, Bird meticulously documents her explorations and observations of Edinburgh's rich heritage.With vivid prose and keen insights, Bird navigates through the cobbled streets and historic landmarks, capturing the essence of Old Edinburgh. Her narrative skillfu...

Trust Your Gut: Residential Construction Contracts 101

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Report copyright infringementby Karalynn Cromeens (Author)Protect your business and preserve your peace of mind.As a residential contractor, chances are you've seen it all: litigation threats, withheld payments, and indecisive clients who change plans midproject or, worse, abandon a project altogether.Are you prepared for the unexpected? How do you protect your time, subcontractors, and reputation when even one unhappy customer could derail your progress?In Trust Your Gut, Karalynn Cromeens ...

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Report copyright infringementby Art Smith (Author)Seniors planning to build a home specifically for comfortable retirement living should shift their emphasis to real structural quality and not cosmetic features. By shifting the construction budget to stronger roof, stronger walls, more foundation ties, more/higher grade insulation (low-energy use), better exterior material, and less "curb-appeal" features, a more comfortable abode will be the reward. Number of Pages: 48 ...

The Greenway Imperative: Connecting Communities and Landscapes for a Sustainable Future

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Report copyright infringementby Charles A. Flink (Author)Trailblazing greenway projects from vision to reality In this eye-opening journey through some of America's most innovative landscape architecture projects, Charles Flink shows why we urgently need greenways. A leading authority in greenway planning, design, and development, Flink presents inspiring examples of communities that have come together to build permanent spaces for the life-sustaining power of nature. The Greenway Imperative...

On a River: A History of North River, Massachusetts

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Report copyright infringementby Lyle Nyberg (Author), Janet Paraschos (Editor), Alix Stuart (Editor)This book explores a small tidal river that enters Massachusetts Bay between Boston and Plymouth. It is the first state-designated scenic river, brimming with history from pre-colonial times.It survived state-approved plans to dam the river and develop its extensive salt marshes.Its story informs our future in a world of climate change.Tales of the river and its amazing people (and fish) -- shi...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas D. Wilson (Author), Teri Norris (Illustrator)Exceptional Places profiles the nation's most iconic historic places, with a focus on core districts, traditional central business districts and mixed-use neighborhoods. It also analyzes the intricate balance between the historic preservation movement and economic development in the face of challenges posed by gentrification, elitification, overtourism, and erosion of historical character and authenticity. Dra...

Hallowed Halls of Greater New Orleans: Historic Churches, Cathedrals and Sanctuaries

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Burst (Author), Anne Rice (Foreword by)Since Louisiana is the only state in the union to organize itself through parishes and not counties, it should come as no surprise that its places of worship are pillars of its communities. The Big Easy is no exception. From New Orleans to the Northshore, stately churches, grand cathedrals and rustic chapels act as reliquaries and safeguards of community history and strength. The stories of their builders, architec...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Landau (Author), Alan Hess (Contribution by)Art Deco Los Angles is a stunning photographic tour through one of the most glamourous architectural eras of the City of Angels. From the iconic Hollywood Bowl, where the world's biggest acts dazzle under the evening sky, to the majestic Wiltern Theater, a timeless beacon of architectural grandeur, each photograph encapsulates the essence of Art Deco glamour. With meticulous attention to detail and an artist's ...

Wonder City: How to Reclaim Human-Scale Urban Life

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Report copyright infringementby Lynn Ellsworth (Author)Reimagining our cities for a sustainable and human-centric future In her groundbreaking book Wonder City, Lynn Ellsworth delves deep into the heart of modern urban life, casting a critical eye on the transformative changes sweeping through cities like New York. This compelling journey into the world of urban development goes beyond the usual narra-tive, serving as a passionate call to action that encourages readers to actively participate...

King of the Seven Climes: A History of the Ancient Iranian World (3000 BCE - 651 CE)

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Report copyright infringementby Touraj Daryaee (Editor)In a Middle Persian text known as "Khusro and the Page," one of the most famous kings of the ancient Iranian world, Khusro I Anusheruwan, is called haft kiswar xawadāy "the King of the Seven Climes." This title harkens back to at least the Achaemenid period when it was in fact used, and even further back to a Zoroastrian/Avestan world view. From the earliest Iranian hymns, those of the Gāthās of Zarathushtra, through the Younger Avesta an...

Trauma-informed Design: A Framework for Designers, Architects, and Other Practitioners

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Report copyright infringementby Christine A. Cowart (Author), Janet E. Roche (Author), Adrienne Erdman (Author)In a world where 90 percent of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event, how can we create spaces that promote healing rather than harm? This groundbreaking manual introduces Trauma-informed Design (TiD), a revolutionary approach that transforms how we conceive, create, and inhabit our built environment.Drawing from the established principles of trauma-informed care, this...

The Smart City: How AI is Shaping the Future of Urban Life

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Report copyright infringementby Emily M. Foster (Author)Revolutionizing Urban Living with AI InnovationsIn a world where change is the only constant, are you prepared to embark on a transformative journey that redefines the essence of urban life? Discover the groundbreaking narrative that explores the symbiotic relationship between Artificial Intelligence and smart cities, illustrating a future where technology seamlessly integrates with our daily lives.The Smart City: How AI is Shaping the F...

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Report copyright infringementby Carl G. Cash (Author)The book starts by setting out the duties of a building pathologist in the context of the modern roofing industry, defining failure and explaining its underlying causes. The main chapters then deal with the main specific types of failure: fire, shrinkage and roofing systems displacement, calendar shrinkage, foam insulation shrinkage and 'stretched' membranes, plasticizer migration, bitumen incompatibility, built-up roofing felt porosity, bl...

Building for the Gospel: A handbook for the visionary and the terrified

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Report copyright infringementby Julia E. M. Cameron (Author)Our gospel is eternal, our buildings just a means to an end. So why do we need to own buildings? Why not hire a cinema, or a school hall for Sunday services? Many new churches do this, and it can work very well in the early stages. But is it a good long-term solution? Should we spend money on bricks and mortar, when the church is about people? Can't we make do with what we've got? Isn't it better for money go to mission instead?This ...

The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast

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Report copyright infringementby Phoebe Howard (Author)Bestselling design author Phoebe Howard presents a gorgeous collection of homes for all who love the seashore and dream of living by its side Phoebe Howard is an expert at creating homes that reflect the elegance and appeal of oceanfront living. With every project, Howard is always seeking to connect interior and outdoor spaces, and to encourage alfresco entertaining. And there's nothing she loves more than a soothing color scheme of pal...

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Report copyright infringementby Ebony S. Lucas (Author)Dear Little Black Prince: is a heartwarming and transformative book, designed to inspire young Black boys to see the power within themselves through the written word. From encouraging words of wisdom to reminders of their inner greatness, this book also serves as a daily source of motivation and inspiration. With an emphasis on self-expression, identity, and limitless potential, this book encourages a love of reading and literacy, as a me...

Paris Shopfronts: Illustrations of the City's Best-Loved Boutiques, Brasseries, Bars, and More

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Report copyright infringementby Joel Holland (Illustrator), Vivian Song (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Sarah Andelman (Foreword by)The illustrator behind the highly-acclaimed books NYC Storefronts, London Shopfronts, and Brooklyn Storefronts turns his eye--and pen--to the City of Light. Brimming with joie de vivre and delightful detail, this journey through Paris's neighborhoods captures two hundred intriguing storefronts that help make the city a shopper's and tourist's paradise. As in his pr...

Basic Quantitative Research Methods for Urban Planners

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Report copyright infringementby Reid Ewing (Editor), Keunhyun Park (Editor)In most planning practice and research, planners work with quantitative data. By summarizing, analyzing, and presenting data, planners create stories and narratives that explain various planning issues. Particularly, in the era of big data and data mining, there is a stronger demand in planning practice and research to increase capacity for data-driven storytelling. Basic Quantitative Research Methods for Urban Planne...

Landscape Fieldwork: How Engaging the World Can Change Design

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Report copyright infringementby Gareth Doherty (Author)Refocusing on human inhabitants in landscape architecture Landscape architecture is at a crossroads. The ability to draw upon interdisciplinary perspectives and generate insights from the combined vantage points of design, environmental studies, and the social sciences puts it in a prime position to address the most pressing issues of our time, such as climate change and social inequality. Its current reliance on digital and technologica...

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Report copyright infringementby Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Author)Earth-sheltered buildings offer an important alternative to conventionally designed facilities. This design manual provides criteria for evaluating the habitability and suitability of earth-sheltered space as well as providing new technical design information. Design guidance is presented for use by experienced engineers and architects. The types of buildings within the scope of this manual include slab-on-grade, par...