Architecture

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A History of the West Virginia Capitol: The House of State

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Wallace (Author)Even though the West Virginia Capitol deviated from the design of legendary architect Cass Gilbert, the iconic building is still considered a masterpiece. The full story of the Capitol is filled with twists and turns, from the fortunate fire that burned its predecessor to the tug of war between Wheeling and Charleston for the designation of state capital. Revisit the to-gild-or-not-to-gild debate that raged around the construction of the Cap...

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Report copyright infringementby Esther McCoy (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 eno...

Seismic Resistance of Vernacular Timber Frames with Infills: Case Studies from Japan and Romania

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Report copyright infringementby Andreea Dutu (Author), Yoshihiro Yamazaki (Author)This provides an engineer's perspective on traditional construction methods for timber frames with infills, focusing on traditional paianta houses in Romania and minka houses in Japan to provide insights into the construction, seismic behavior, and design considerations of such structures.Author BiographyAndreea Dutu is a structural engineer and lecturer at the University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, Romania....

The Tennessee Theatre: A Grand Entertainment Palace

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Neely (Author)"The Tennessee Theatre is one of the best places to play in the country...I can't tell you what a privilege it is to play in a place like this." -Lyle Lovett "The Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville...[is among] some of the best theaters in the country." -Elvis Costello One of the most exuberant movie palaces of the South, the Tennessee Theatre is a Jazz Age spectacle, a glimmer of a briefly extravagant era, a bold architectural celebration of a...

Observations On Modern Gardening, And Laying Out Pleasure Grounds, Parks, Farms, Ridings, Etc. (1801)

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Whately (Author)Observations On Modern Gardening, And Laying Out Pleasure Grounds, Parks, Farms, Ridings, Etc. is a book written by Thomas Whately and originally published in 1801. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of modern gardening, and provides detailed advice on how to lay out and design various types of outdoor spaces, including pleasure grounds, parks, farms, and ridings. The book is divided into several sections, each of which c...

A Territory in Conflict: Eras of Development and Urban Architecture in Gaza

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Report copyright infringementby Fatina Abreek-Zubiedat (Author)A Territory in Conflict explores Israeli and Palestinian projects of modernization and development in the Gaza Strip, from the outset of Israel's military occupation in 1967 to the Oslo Accords of 1993. Rather than reduce the Gaza Strip to an arena of war and violence, Fatina Abreek-Zubiedat resurrects the urban and architectural history of Gaza's cities and the varied perspectives and identities of the people who shaped them. Thr...

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Report copyright infringementby George Knight (Editor)This book focuses on architect Demetri Porphyrios and developer Roger Madelin projects that highlight dialogues between historic buildings and new districts to create city centers in a master plan for Kings Cross London with the Yale School of Architecture. Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.59 x 9.22 x 7.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 19, 2009

Age of Invisible Machines: A Guide to Orchestrating AI Agents and Making Organizations More Self-Driving, Revised and Updated

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Report copyright infringementby Robb Wilson (Author), Josh Tyson (Author)Cut through the noise and unlock the transformational power of conversational AI In the newly revised second edition of Age of Invisible Machines, renowned tech leader Robb Wilson delivers a startlingly insightful and eye-opening blueprint for using conversational AI to make your company self-driving--with a digital ecosystem of interconnected automations powering all aspects of your business. Conversational AI is trans...

English Medieval Misericords: The Margins of Meaning

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Hardwick (Author)A comprehensive survey of the intriguing misericord carvings, setting them in their religious context and looking at their different themes and motifs. Misericord carvings present a fascinating corpus of medieval art which, in turn, complements our knowledge of life and belief in the late middle ages. Subjects range from the sacred to the profane and from the fantastic to the everyday, seemingly giving equal weight to the scatological and ...

Model Schools in the Model City: Race, Planning, and Education in the Nation's Capital

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Report copyright infringementby Amber N. Wiley (Author)Access to educational resources has been a tool of liberation for Black Americans from the antebellum period to the present. With this book, Amber N. Wiley emphasizes the value of education as a means for social equality--Black Americans wanted the American Dream to apply to them, and equal opportunity for quality education was at the forefront of making that dream a reality. Model Schools in the Model City chronicles how Black Washington...

House Gods: Sustainable Buildings and Renegade Builders - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Kristofic (Author)Our buildings are making us sick. Our homes, offices, factories, and dormitories are, in some sense, fresh parasites on the sacred Earth, Nahasdzáán. In search of a better way, author Jim Kristofic journeys across the Southwest to apprentice with architects and builders who know how to make buildings that will take care of us. This is where he meets the House Gods who are building to the sun so that we can live on Earth. Forever.In House G...

Rustic Renewal: Rural Charm Into Living Spaces

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Report copyright infringementby David Andreu (Author)A visually stunning collection that showcases the transformation of rural architecture into modern, livable homes. Featuring a curated selection of 30 inspiring projects, this book highlights how the charm of rustic settings blends seamlessly with contemporary interior design. From cozy countryside retreats to beautifully remodeled farmhouses, Rustic Renewal celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship involved when reimagining traditional s...

A Field Guide to Selma's Architectural Legacy

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Report copyright infringementby Susan Besser (Author) Number of Pages: 452 Dimensions: 1.13 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 06, 2025

Architecture and Psychoanalysis: Peter Eisenman and Jacques Lacan

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Report copyright infringementby John Shannon Hendrix (Author)Architecture and Psychoanalysis is an analysis of the relation between psychoanalytic theory and compositional strategies in architecture. In psychoanalysis it focuses on the writing of Jacques Lacan as well as theories of the structure of the psyche, linguistics, and perception. In architecture it focuses on the writings and projects of Peter Eisenman. There are extended discussions on the thought of figures such as Sigmund Freud, ...

The Gilded Age on Syracuse's James Street

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Report copyright infringementby Dennis Connors (Author), Gregg Tripoli (Editor)From the 1890s to 1930s, stately mansions lined Syracuse's James Street, their elegant gardens, architecture, and streetscapes a point of city-wide pride. The Gilded Age on Syracuse's James Street combines newly published photographs with histories of the mansions and people that once occupied Syracuse's most fashionable street. More than just beautiful facades, the mansions and people who inhabited them represente...

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Report copyright infringementby Eric Ross (Author)Following up on his first book, Enduring Southern Homes, designer Eric Ross brings together a collection of new projects with fresh looks and perspectives on the perennial and ageless nature of Southern interiors.Enter the world of romantic, refined, and approachable living with a blend of cherished antiques, new furniture, and lush fabrics. Eric Ross Interiors has been upholding centuries-old design concepts while injecting fresh colors and f...

Roman Identity and Lived Religion: Baptismal Art in Late Antiquity

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Report copyright infringementby Stefanie Lenk (Author) Number of Pages: 280 Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.64 x 7.03 IN Publication Date: April 17, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Home Plan Book Co (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 impo...

Cordoba: A History of the City and Her People Throughout the Ages

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Report copyright infringementby Antonio Ja?n Morente (Author)A tribute to Antonio Ja?n Morente, in recognition of his lifetime researching and studying Cordoba, his granddaughters Angela, Cristina and Magdalena Gorrell Ja?n undertook to translate, annotate and publish his history of Cordoba with a view to sharing his remarkable, detailed work with everyone, especially visitors to Cordoba and interested readers who are more comfortable with the English language. Held to be one of the great Spa...

Blood In The Street: Another Cover Story

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Report copyright infringementby Ronnie Cohen (Author)Ronnie Cohen does it again. Blood in the Street is a riveting, unflinchingcontinuation of Cover Story: Still Deadly After All These Years, pullingreaders even deeper into the tangled web of history, conspiracy, andthe relentless pursuit of justice. From the very first page, Cohen immerses usin the high-stakes world of Judith Greene, a fierce and determined attorneyfighting to overturn the conviction of Sirhan Sirhan, the man accused ofassas...

Urban Movements and Their Impact on Spatial Transformation

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Report copyright infringementby Cumhur Olcar (Author)Migration is no longer a movement from the rural to the urban, but rather from city to city or from the city to the metropolis in our swiftly urbanising world. Urban Movements and Their Impact on Spatial Transformation uses new paradigms to explain why urban movements rise from the development of cities and are gradually increasing. It urges Urban Studies to recognise that the rate of urbanisation occurring in developing regions is higher t...

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Report copyright infringementby Kate Sanborn (Author)Delve into the fascinating history of interior design with Katherine Abbott Sanborn's "Old Time Wall Papers: An Account of the Pictorial Papers on Our Forefathers' Walls with a Study of the Historical Development of Wall Paper Making and Decoration." This meticulously researched work explores the evolution of wallpaper from the 18th and 19th centuries, examining the decorative arts that adorned the walls of homes long ago. Discover the hist...

Building Systems: Design Technology and Society

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Report copyright infringementby Kiel Moe (Editor), Ryan E. Smith (Editor)We can no longer view building components as artifacts (a brick or a boiler) or as autonomous systems (air conditioning or prefabrication). Rather these components and systems are part of much larger systems of which architects are one agent. This book will help architects more broadly envision these networks including: canonical texts as well as contemporary thinking from well known theorists and practitioners, each ...

Landscaping with Stone, Third Edition: Create Patios, Walkways, Walls, and Other Landscape Features

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Report copyright infringementby Pat Sagui (Author), Mark Wolfe (Editor)Updated with new projects, tables, and sections detailing commonly used landscape sand, gravel, and stone materials, Landscaping with Stone, Third Edition, is a complete and accessible guide to landscape design and outdoor projects for the home and garden. Discover xeriscape landscaping ideas, stone garden tips, water-wise gardening tips, and much more! Featuring a framework for stone landscaping ideas and designs - inclu...

Desert by Design: Creative Minds, Arid Places, Tailor-Made Spaces

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Report copyright infringementby James Burke (Author), Molly Mandell (Author)Desert by Design celebrates the interior worlds that exist in Earth's most arid climes and, more importantly, the creative minds who inhabit them It is an ode to these landscapes--their sounds, smells, flora, and fauna--filled with equal parts mystery and beauty and a glimpse into the projects and lives of those who have chosen to call them home. Deserts are known to be sensitive ecosystems where adaptability and res...

Modernity and the Construction of Sacred Space

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Report copyright infringementby Aaron French (Editor), Katharina Waldner (Editor)This volume focuses on the connection between modern design and architectural practices and the construction of "sacred spaces." Not only language and ritual but space, place, and architecture play a significant role in constructing "special" or "religious" spaces. However, this concept of a constructed "sacred space" remains undertheorized in religious studies and the history of art and architecture in general. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Lonergan (Author)A book photographing the doors of a very eclectic city with its own architectural styles.Doors reveal the spirit of those who live behind them. Sometimes, if one is lucky, doors reveal the character of a place with such specificity that one cannot mistake where they are located. Santa Fe, New Mexico, is such a place. Founded over 400 years ago, its inhabitants have forged a style from Spanish, pueblo and Anglo styles that result in a look that ...

Interiors New York: Leading Designers Reveal Their Most Brilliant Spaces

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Carabet (Author)This upscale tome offers a rare tour of New York state's most exquisite private residences with insightful narration by the locally based, internationally renowned interior designers who created them. More than a hundred homes by 40 leading interior designers are featured through large photographs and concise commentary. Three style-specific chapters-traditional, transitional, and contemporary-explore a full range of looks while explaining...

WELBY GARDENS 75TH ANNIVERSARY 1998 to 2023

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Report copyright infringementby Al Gerace (Author)This is a detailed look back over the past 25 years with a chronological running summary of people, events, projects, and important happenings as Welby Gardens reaches 75 years in the greenhouse business This history details the transition of leadership from the second generation to the third, the passing of the important Gerace family leaders. Also new programs such as Welby Gardens' involvement with Plant Select and demonstrating new partner...

Make Yourself at Home: A Guide to Decorating with Heirlooms and Antiques That Tell Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Chelsey Brown (Author)It's time to pull your antiques, heirlooms, and vintage finds out of storage--whether they've been tucked away in a closet, the attic, or even under the bed--and let them shine where they truly belong: in the heart of your home.In Make Yourself at Home, Chelsey Brown invites you to ditch trends and embrace the unique charm of heirlooms, mementos, vintage items, and antiques. These storytellers and the fusion of old and new create a drool-w...

The American Vignola, Part 2: Arches And Vaults, Roofs And Domes, Doors And Windows, Walls And Ceilings, Steps And Staircases (1906)

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Report copyright infringementby William R. Ware (Author)The American Vignola, Part 2: Arches And Vaults, Roofs And Domes, Doors And Windows, Walls And Ceilings, Steps And Staircases is a book written by William R. Ware in 1906. It is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of architectural features such as arches, vaults, roofs, domes, doors, windows, walls, ceilings, steps, and staircases. The book is intended for architects, builders, and students of architecture who want to le...

Construction Quality Management: Principles and Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Howarth (Author), David Greenwood (Author)Quality management is essential for facilitating the competitiveness of modern day commercial organisations. Excellence in quality management is a requisite for construction organisations who seek to remain competitive and successful. The challenges presented by competitive construction markets and large projects that are dynamic and complex necessitate the adoption and application of quality management approaches.T...