Architecture

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Hannes Meyer: Soviet Architect. Life and Work in the USSR, 1930-1936

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Report copyright infringementby Tatiana Efrussi (Author)Swiss architect and urban planner, the second director of the Bauhaus Dessau, Hannes Meyer, spent about six years in the USSR-from 1930 to 1936. This book presents the first in-depth study of Hannes Meyer's activities during the years of early Stalinism. There is a global interest in this architect's legacy today, but his work can hardly be understood without a closer examination of the key chapter in his career. This book is an attempt ...

Company Suburbs: Architecture, Power, and the Transformation of Michigan's Mining Frontier

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Fayen Scarlett (Author) Winner of the 2022 Fred B. Kniffen Book Award from the International Society Landscape, Place, and Material Culture and the 2023 Abbott Lowell Cummings Award from the Vernacular Architecture Forum! Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula juts into Lake Superior, pointing from the western Upper Peninsula toward Canada. Native peoples mined copper there for at least five thousand years, but the industrial heyday of the "Copper Country" began ...

John Mills Van Osdel, Architect, and his Chicago: The Story of His Life, 1811 to 1891

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Report copyright infringementby Burtram Collver Hopkins (Author)There is no question that Chicago is an architecturally significant city. But before Louis Henry Sullivan, John Wellborn Root, and Frank Lloyd Wright, before modernism, there lived a man whose designs built it from the ground up. Written by his descendant, retired architect Burtram C. Hopkins II, more than a century later, this book traces the incredible mark left on Chicago by architect John Mills Van Osdel-a mark tragically lar...

Medieval Naples: An Architectural & Urban History, 400-1400

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Report copyright infringementby Caroline Bruzelius (Author), William Tronzo (Author), Ronald G. Musto (Preface by)Two leading American experts on the subject offer the first comprehensive English-language review of Naples' architecture and urban development from late antiquity to the high and late Middle Ages. William Tronzo treats the early Middle Ages, from the end of the western Roman Empire to the end of the Duchy, or from about 400 to 1139. He covers a range of topics, including the deve...

The Golden Age of Battlefield Preservation: The Decade of the 1890s and the Establishment of America's First Five Military Parks

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Report copyright infringementby Timothy B. Smith (Author)The 1890s, argues Timothy B. Smith, represented the pinnacle of battlefield preservation in America. But what makes this decade so important? This decade was the perfect time for the establishment of these national parks. Five Civil War battlegrounds--at Gettysburg, Chickamauga and Chattanooga, Shiloh, Antietam, and Vicksburg--were commemorated as national sites during this time. Just past the bitterness and racial tensions of Reconstr...

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Moorman (Author)Step inside one of the most historically significant buildings in the American South-the Alabama State Capitol. Through stunning photography and rich storytelling, Jane Moorman takes readers on a journey through the halls where history was made. From the birth of the Confederacy to the triumphant Civil Rights Movement, this book captures the pivotal moments that shaped a nation.Discover the architectural grandeur of this Greek Revival maste...

My Tiny House Coloring Book for Adults 2: Interior Coloring Book Living Spaces in Nature houses grayscale Coloring Book

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Report copyright infringementby Monsoon Publising (Author)My Tiny House Coloring Book for Adults Vol. 2Great little Houses in different landscapes to dream and relax with great skandinavian and boho designs. 54 pages Houses by the lake Houses on the beach Houses by the ocean and jungle Houses in the mountains Houses in the forest great interiors The coloring book is a great gift for all tiny house, architecture and travel fans Number of Pages: 56 Dimensions: 0.12 x 8...

Doors Of Santa Fe: Second Edition, 2024: Second

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Report copyright infringementby John Lonergan (Author)The colors reflect and contrast with those of the high desert blue sky, the subdued blues of the distant mountains, the reds of the ferrous soils, and the greens of the juniper trees. They contrast with the various adobes (five official colors in Santa Fe) in ways that make them stand out from their surroundings. This book is about more than doors. It's about entering a unique lifestyle, a way of looking at the world, and of reflecting the...

Lighting Design Beyond Theatre: A Process for the Evolving Entertainment Industry

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Report copyright infringementby Allen Branton (Author), Sharon Huizinga (Author)Lighting Design Beyond Theatre provides a step-by-step design process for live event lighting outside of traditional theatre, dance, and opera, including concerts and tours, awards shows, sporting events, benefits, comedy shows, corporate events, fashion shows, political events, and more.This book introduces the origins and history of live events, establishes a shared practice for lighting designers working in liv...

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Report copyright infringementby Yvonne Rydin (Author)Many planning systems are currently locked into growth-dependence, encouraging market-led development which can widen social inequalities and produce adverse environmental outcomes. This accessible book introduces students to the debates around growth and planning and sets out the solutions to promote genuinely sustainable communities. It includes: - a positive proposal for reform of the planning system; - focused discussions from the UK ...

Characteristically American: Memorial Architecture, National Identity, and the Egyptian Revival

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Report copyright infringementby Joy Giguere (Author)Prior to the nineteenth century, few Americans knew anything more of Egyptian culture than what could be gained from studying the biblical Exodus. Napoleon's invasion of Egypt at the end of the eighteenth century, however, initiated a cultural breakthrough for Americans as representations of Egyptian culture flooded western museums and publications, sparking a growing interest in all things Egyptian that was coined Egyptomania. As Egyptomani...

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Report copyright infringementby Fustel De Coulanges (Author), Margaret Ashley (Author), William James Ashley (Author) The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative and International Law, 1600-1926, brings together foreign, comparative, and international titles in a single resource. Its International Law component features works of some of the great legal theorists, including Gentili, Grotius, Selden, Zouche, Pufendorf, Bijnkershoek, Wolff, Vattel, Martens, Mackintosh, Wheaton, among others. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Littlewood (Author)As a ready reference for landscape designers and as an indispensable time-saving tool, Landscape Detailing is an essential for the design office. Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction and then provides a list of points against which specifications can be checked. This is followed by a set of drawn-to-scale details sheets. These details can be traced for direct incorporation into the set of contra...

When Modern Was Green: Life and Work of Landscape Architect Leberecht Migge

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Report copyright infringementby David Haney (Author)Winner of the Elisabeth Blair MacDougall Book Award 2013 presented by the Society of Architectural HistoriansToday, contemporary landscape design is increasingly drawing from ideas of sustainability and ecological stability. Not in fact new, the foundations of this approach stem from early twentieth century Germany, where architects and planners were already beginning to use the design concepts which are now referred to as "green".This ecolo...

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Report copyright infringementby Jin Baek (Author)At a time when climate and ethics have become so important to architectural debate, this book proposes an entirely new way for architects to engage with these core issues. Drawing on Tetsuro Watsuji's (1889-1960) philosophy, the book illuminates climate not as a collection of objective natural phenomena, but as a concrete form of bond in which "who we are"--the subjective human experience--is indivisibly intertwined with the natural phenomena. ...

Los Angeles Before the Freeways: Images of an Era 1850-1950

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Report copyright infringementby Arnold Hylen (Author), Nathan Marsak (Contribution by)Discover of a lost Los Angeles from an era before the freeways in this beautiful coffee table book from iconic architectural photographer Arnold Hylen.Los Angeles Before the Freeways: Images of An Era 1850-1950 gives a lush, visual tour of a Los Angeles that no longer exists--one of elegant office buildings and stately mansions that were razed in the name of "progress" to build the city's famous freeways. Fe...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephanie Sabbe (Author)Through tales of triumph and tragedy, Sabbe leads readers on her personal journey to becoming both the designer and person she is today with intimate (and hilarious) essays that give a glimpse into the motivation behind her incredible work.Nashville-based interior designer Stephanie Sabbe's career path was laid out before her at the ripe age of 8 years old when an elementary school teacher (dressed as a fortune teller) looked into her cr...

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Report copyright infringementby Breegan Jane (Author)TV host Breegan Jane shares how she designed her fabulous Southern California dream home in modern, approachable luxury style.Whatever kind of dwelling you are designing, incorporating Breegan Jane's modern, approachable luxury styling means creating an inspired, welcoming, true-to-you space that has touches of opulence throughout.For Breegan, California personifies a love affair between the ordinary and the excessive. It is the beach and s...

Creative Homes: Interiors and Design in the Netherlands

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Report copyright infringementby Gestalten (Editor), Ren? Van Der Hulst (Editor)Explore dutch architecture and interior design. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 1 x 10.4 x 8.4 IN Publication Date: March 25, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Burtram Collver Hopkins (Author) Number of Pages: 452 Dimensions: 1.23 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 14, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Isay Weinfeld (Author), Oscar Riera Ojeda (Editor), Aaron Betsky (Introduction by)A comprehensive consideration of the architecture and interiors of the great contemporary Brazilian architect, designer, and filmmaker. Weinfeld is renowned for work that exudes the power of classical modernism while being completely of its own moment. Biophilic design, an approach to architecture that emphasizes and embraces the natural world and its restorative qualities, is at ...

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Report copyright infringementby Chris L. Smith (Author), Ian Buchanan (Editor)This study illuminates the complex interplay between Deleuze and Guattari's philosophy and architecture. Presenting their wide-ranging impact on late 20th- and 21st-century architecture, each chapter focuses on a core Deleuzian/Guattarian philosophical concept and one key work of architecture which evokes, contorts, or extends it. Challenging the idea that a concept or theory defines and then produces the physical w...

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Foucachon (Editor), Titus Livy (Author), Plutarch (Author) Number of Pages: 808 Dimensions: 1.6 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 01, 2021

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Report copyright infringementby Louden Machinery Co (Created by)This book offers a comprehensive collection of barn plans and designs from the renowned Louden Machinery Company, one of the leading manufacturers of farm equipment in the early 20th century. With detailed blueprints, illustrations, and construction notes, this volume provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in building or renovating a barn, as well as a fascinating look at the history and development of American agricu...

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Report copyright infringementby Maureen Holtz (Author)Robert Allerton referred to his Piatt County, Illinois, home as the Farms--a simple name that was hardly descriptive of his huge mansion and many acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and trails dotted with sculpture. By the time he donated his mansion, gardens, and part of his farm acreage to the University of Illinois in 1946, the Farms had attracted Allerton's friends and acquaintances from all over the world, including artists, write...

A Sustainable Bodega and Hotel: Edward P. Bass Distinguished Visiting Architecture Fellowship

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Report copyright infringementby John Spence (Author), Henry Chan (Editor), Patrick Bellew (Author)A Sustainable Bodega and Hotel in Rioja presents the studio of the Yale Edward P. Bass Distinguished Visiting Architecture Fellowship taught by John Spence, entrepreneur and chairman of Karma Resorts worldwide with architect Andy Bow, a senior partner at Foster & Partners in London; environmental engineer Patrick Bellew, principal of Atelier Ten; and Timothy Newton of the Yale faculty. The st...

Sketchbook on the World: Pen and Ink Travel Sketches

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Report copyright infringementby Terrance J. Brown (Author)The beautiful and skillfully drawn pen and ink illustrations in this volume are travel sketches by the New Mexico architect Terrance J. Brown, FAIA--recognized internationally for his contributions toward promoting cultural sensitivity in his architectural designs for native American communities. The drawings in this volume were sketched during his travels over the past fifty years. They include many drawings of New Mexico and also met...

How To Do Architectural Drawing - A Text Book And Practical Guide For Students In Architectural Draftsmanship

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Report copyright infringementby Oscar Schutte Teale (Author)Originally published in 1914, it is the authors desire and intent; to cover the subject of Architectural drawing, comprehensively, practically and clearly. Despite its age, this works contains much information that is still practical and useful today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affo...

Construction & Evaluation (CE) ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Exam): ARE 5.0 Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Hot Spots, Case Studies, Drag-and-Pl

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Report copyright infringementby Gang Chen (Author)A Practical Guide & Mock Exam for the ARE 5.0 Mock Exam (Architect Registration Exam) Construction & Evaluation (CE) Division NCARB launched ARE 5.0 on November 1, 2016. We always incorporate the latest information into our books. 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 a...

Designing the Good Life: Norman M. Giller and the Development of Miami Modernism

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Giller Nelson (Author), Norman M. Giller (Author)Miami Modernism, or MiMo, is the exotic brand of mid-century architecture ubiquitous in the world-famous city. Designing the Good Life is a personal account of the postWorld War II movement that shaped a city and defined an era. This captivating story offers a unique look at the architecture of Norman M. Giller, one of the early godfathers of MiMo. Giller made an indelible mark on the urban landscape with a...

Remaking Florham: From gilded age estate to campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Report copyright infringementby Walter Cummins (Author), Carol Bere (Author), Arthur T. II Vanderbilt (Author)Unlike many of the great American estates that no longer exist, Florham--the historic country home of the Vanderbilt Twomblys--was transformed into a campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1958, Remaking Florham tells that story through words and pictures--from the purchase and conversion of the land and buildings to the experiences of students who attended in the initial years. ...

Historic Sugar Mills in Santo Domingo: Case Studies in Adaptive Reuse

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Report copyright infringementby Jaime Correa (Author), Carmen Guerrero (Author)Distributed by University Press of Florida on behalf of the Brian Canin Urban Design AwardColonial sugar mills, ingenios coloniales, are essential to the material history of the Dominican Republic. They served as a cornerstone of the national economy and as a foundation for the stability required during the colonial era. From the 1500s to the end of the 1800s, sugar mills and sugar factories were founded and susta...