Architecture

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Managing the Magic of Old Places: Crafting Public Policies for People-Centered Historic Preservation

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Report copyright infringementby Jeremy Wells (Author)From 1849 to the early 1980s, the development of US historic preservation policy was shaped by fewer than one hundred elite White men from Europe and America. This orthodox preservation doctrine has too long silenced the vibrant, experiential relationships between everyday people and their heritage. Managing the Magic of Old Places: Crafting Public Policies for People-Centered Historic Preservation offers a radical rethinking of how histori...

The Labor of Architecture: Creativity, Design, and the Building of a New Class Consciousness

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Report copyright infringementby C. G. Beck (Author)The Labor of Architecture examines the social and historical narratives that led to the illusory division between the "working class" and the "creative class." In popular imagination, as author C.G. Beck observes, the architect is a singular genius, obsessively working alone in the studio. Surrounded by beautiful drawings and intricate models, the architect wrestles only with themselves and the purity of their design. This is certainly no lon...

Concrete Colonialism: Architecture, Urbanism, and the Us Imperial Project in the Philippines

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Report copyright infringementby Diana Jean S. Martinez (Author)During US colonial rule in the Philippines, reinforced concrete was used to the near exclusion of all other building materials. In Concrete Colonialism, Diana Jean S. Martinez examines the motivations for and lasting effects of this forgotten colonial policy. Arguing that the pervasive use of reinforced concrete technologies revolutionized techniques of imperial conquest, Martinez shows how concrete reshaped colonialism as a proje...

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Report copyright infringementby Ermete Pierotti (Author), T. G. (Thomas George) Bonney (Author)Explore the ancient city of Jerusalem through the meticulously detailed lens of Ermete Pierotti's "Jerusalem Explored, Volume II--Plates." This volume offers a visual feast, supplementing Pierotti's comprehensive description of the ancient and modern city. Delve into the rich religious history and archaeology of this pivotal location in the Middle East. Originally published as part of a larger set, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Jerry Weitz (Author)Written for planning practitioners, this is the first ethics guide based on the 2009 revision of the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. A variety of scenarios present real-life dilemmas based on the code's 26 rules of conduct.Author BiographyJerry Weitz, FAICP, is principal of a planning and development consulting firm based in the Atlanta area. From 2010 to 2015, he was director of the urban and regional planning program at East ...

Making Miami: The Historic Rise of the Magic City

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Report copyright infringementby Lawrence R. Samuel (Author)Making Miami takes a deep dive into the history, growth, and development of the city not just in terms of real estate but also a number of other topics, including the expansion of a transportation and infrastructural network; tourism; the natural ecosystem and threats from residential, recreational, and industrial development; and issues of race, class, ethnicity, immigration, and nationality.Author BiographyLawrence R. Samuel holds a...

Slow Planning?: Timescapes, Power and Democracy

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Dobson (Author), Gavin Parker (Author)A deep exploration on how questions of time and its organisation affect planning practice, this book is aimed at public and private planning practitioners, national and local politicians and policy makers involved in planning, academics and students studying planning and related disciplines. It presents time as a pervasive form of power that is used to shape democratic practices, and questions 'project speed' where ti...

Cities of Love: Roadmap for Sustaining Future Cities

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Report copyright infringementby Lee Siang Tai (Author), Valerie Ang (Author)Earth's environmental problems are far from being resolved. A large part of these are due to ever-growing cities. Despite more efforts made to improve cities, it has been difficult to change cities. One of the fundamental reasons is that people are not motivated to help change their cities. Apathy is now the number one obstacle to positive change. There is hope and Love is the antidote.What you love, you will sustain....

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Joseph 1892-1970 Neutra (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 wo...

Turfgrass Installation: Management and Maintenance

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Report copyright infringementby Rodney Johns (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The complete illustrated source book for the Turfgrass industry--examining every aspect of turf establishment and maintenance and providing practical solutions to a multitude of problems and situations. Includes numerous tables, charts, photos, and line dr...

Heritage Conservation in America: An Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby Caroline Cheong (Author), Donovan Rypkema (Author)This publication was written as a basic introduction to American preservation for an international audience. It details the preservation movement's origins and development, the main public, private and non-profit entities, financial and policy incentives, preservation's connection with sustainable development and a comparison with the British model. It is one of a series of publications produced by Heritage Stra...

The Escorial: Art and Power in the Renaissance

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Kamen (Author)An acclaimed historian of Europe explores one of the world's most iconic buildings and the monarch who created it Few buildings have played so central a role in Spain's history as the monastery-palace of San Lorenzo del Escorial. Colossal in size and imposing--even forbidding--in appearance, the Escorial has invited and defied description for four centuries. Part palace, part monastery, part mausoleum, it has also served as a shrine, a scho...

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Report copyright infringementby William N. Gates (Author)This is a story of the struggle to create beauty. A novice may find it useful in building an adobe house-how to mix the mud, how to grade a pipeline, how to tell a two-by-six from a one-by-ten: such details abound. But above all, it tells of a man's triumph over every obstacle to achieve something delightful. When the author undertook to build a home for his family in the spring of 1964, he had no building experience and very little con...

Interiors for a Life in Good Taste - Hardcover

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by Caroline Gidiere (Author), Isabel Parra (Photographer)A fresh perspective on classic American interior design and practical advice on living well in our modern world, in this much-anticipated work from a rising decorator. Gidiere's design aesthetic is a modern take on traditional interiors, using contemporary and antique furniture with backdrops of joyful color and pattern to create spaces that are both new and classical--florals, botanical prints, rush baskets, tailored stripes, well-stoc...

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Report copyright infringementby Aaron Betsky (Author)Architecture collective Assemble has transformed the definition of a successful young practice by working on temporary, small-scale, community-based projects, often reusing sites and materials. Described by architecture critic Edwin Heathcote as "young, widely admired and increasingly influential," they are the future of architecture and the antithesis of the faceless corporate juggernaut.This retrospective of the first decade or so of Asse...

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Report copyright infringementby Charlie Wing (Author)Author BiographyCharlie Wing, PhD, is a nationally recognized authority on home rebuilding, remodeling, repair, and energy conservation. He has been a Principal Investigator in NASA's Apollo Lunar Program and a Physics Instructor at Bowdoin College, cofounded the first two owner-builder schools in the USA, and hosted a PBS national TV series called Housewarming with Charlie Wing. He has published numerous books on home ownership and home r...

Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome - Hardcover

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by James T. Farmer (Author), Jeff Herr (Photographer), Deborah Roberts (Foreword by)Classic Southern charm lovingly refreshed in both style and comfort.Traditional style stands the test of time. That is the mantra for James Farmer's aesthetic. Classic tastes melded with fresh approaches for how we live and love in homes. In these homes high style and relaxed comfort are displayed hand in hand. Discover antiques mixed with new upholstery, collections and art displayed against pattern and textu...

Color at Home: A Young House Love Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Petersik (Author), Joan Borawski (Illustrator), Paige Tate & Co (Producer)A fresh and fun adult coloring book full of interior design eye candy Dive into beautiful rooms and home decor inspiration with New York Times best-selling authors Sherry & John Petersik of the popular home blog Young House Love. Illustrated by Joan Borawski, this book features intricate design details like built-in bookcases, patterned pillows, and ornate rugs that you can bring to life with your own color ...

Allegheny City: A History of Pittsburgh's North Side - Paperback

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by Daniel Rooney (Author), Carol Peterson (Author)Allegheny City, known today as Pittsburgh's North Side, was the third-largest city in Pennsylvania when it was controversially annexed by the City of Pittsburgh in 1907. Founded in 1787 as a reserve land tract for Revolutionary War veterans in compensation for their service, it quickly evolved into a thriving urban center with its own character, industry, and accomplished residents. Among those to inhabit the area, which came to be known affec...

Heidi Caillier: Memories of Home: Interiors - Hardcover

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by Heidi Caillier (Author), Haris Kenjar (Photographer), Amber Lewis (Foreword by)In her debut book, designer Heidi Caillier shows how to mix moody color with layers of pattern, natural materials, and textures to create spaces that are both beautifully curated and comfortably livable. Heidi Caillier believes that our homes should create a sense of place, and serve as the setting for lifelong memories. In her first book, she shares twelve houses from across the country, from the islands of Pug...

The Louisiana Houses of A. Hays Town - Hardcover

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by Cyril E. Vetter (Author), Philip Gould (Photographer)A. Hays Town changed the face of the Louisiana house. In a career that includes designing more than five hundred homes, he led architects, builders, and homeowners to embrace the finest elements of Louisiana's architectural past. Almost every home built in Louisiana during the last twenty years is in some way inspired by Town's work.The Louisiana Houses of A. Hays Town honors his legacy as Louisiana's premier residential architect. Color...

Santa Barbara: At Home in Paradise - Hardcover

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by Douglas Woods (Author), Matt Walla (Photographer), Marc Appleton (Foreword by)Afficianados of Spanish Style architecture recognize Santa Barbara as a mecca, the influence of which continues to be felt nationwide. This book is an invitation to revisit this Eden and explore not just the Spanish, but a variety of period revival styles found throughout the region. The doors of many of these hidden homes have never been opened to the public--till now. With new photographs of houses steeped in t...

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Report copyright infringementby Phaidon Editors (Author)A compelling collection of the world's most innovative, stylish, and influential chairs from across the globeThroughout history, the chair has presented designers the world over with infinite opportunities to experiment with new production methods and innovative materials within the set parameters of an object that is primarily there to serve a practical purpose.Now available with a new cover, Chair: 500 Designs that Matter celebrates th...

Iconic Rooms: Kips Bay New York Decorator Show House at 50

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Report copyright infringementby Kips Bay Boys &. Girls Club (Author)Over the past five decades, the highly anticipated New York Decorator Show House has grown into a must-see event for thousands of design enthusiasts. Every year the country's most celebrated interior designers transform a luxury Manhattan townhouse into an elegant exhibition of extraordinary designs with fine furnishings, art, and technology. The event has become the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club's top fundraiser, raisin...

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by DK (Author)Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world. Children will be mesmerized by human-made landscapes such as the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the River Nile. This ...

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Report copyright infringementby Justin Gunther (Editor), Scott W. Perkins (Editor), Dave Bryce (Photographer)An international treasure on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Fallingwater is a total work of art. This book, an exciting new look at a masterpiece, is a revelation for the first time seen here in its fullness. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Edgar Kaufmann Sr., his wife, Liliane Kaufmann, and their son, Edgar Kaufmann jr., Fallingwater is lauded for its architectural daring and dram...

Gardens for Modern Houses: Design Inspiration for Home Landscapes

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Report copyright infringementby Beth Dunlop (Author)Modernist-style architecture remains one of the most popular in housing markets all across the US, and this volume explores the full range of what's actually possible when plants and hardscape are considered as critical elements of the indoor-outdoor lifestyle the movement promotes, with ample inspiration for homeowners and fans of midcentury-to-contemporary home design. A distinct garden design philosophy emerged along with modern architect...

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by Janis Mink (Author)With a career spanning seven decades, Catalan-born Joan Miró (1893-1983) was a polymath giant of modern art, producing masterworks across painting, sculpture, art books, tapestry, and ceramics, and embracing ideologies as varied as Fauvism, Surrealism, Dada, Magic Realism, Cubism, and abstraction. Over the course of his prodigious output, Miró evolved constantly, seeking to eschew categorization and the approval of "bourgeois" art critics as much as he pursued his own dr...

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Report copyright infringementby Nick Voulgaris (Author), Douglas Friedman (Photographer), Martha Stewart (Foreword by)Everyone dreams of a house by the sea, and in this book, a team known for style and taste presents a breathtaking selection of houses that will inspire homeowners, designers, and anyone who loves a water view. An irresistible selection of houses that embody "casual chic" in quintessential seaside towns around the U.S., from Block Island to Palm Beach, Sausalito to Malibu. Incl...

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by Norval White (Author), Elliot Willensky (Author), Fran Leadon (Author)Hailed as "extraordinarily learned" (New York Times), "blithe in spirit and unerring in vision," (New York Magazine), and the "definitive record of New York's architectural heritage" (Municipal Art Society), Norval White and Elliot Willensky's book is an essential reference for everyone with an interest in architecture and those who simply want to know more about New York City. First published in 1968, the AIA Guide to N...

Architecture in Oceania (1840-1970): Para-Colonial Influences - Colonial Transactions - Postcolonial Legacies

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Falser (Editor)Para-colonial, colonial, and postcolonial entanglements in South Pacific architectureKnowledge of colonial architecture in the South Pacific remains sparse, with often-overlooked connections to para-colonial settings and postcolonial continuities. This edited volume seeks to address these gaps, focusing on the period from 1840 to 1970 across the broader South Pacific region. Through in-depth architectural case studies of buildings, ensemb...

Interior Design Master Class: 100 Rooms: Lessons from the Finest Designers on the Art of Home

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Report copyright infringementby Carl Dellatore (Author)In this companion to Interior Design Master Class, 100 designers share room by room advice, tackling the questions that challenge everyone designing and decorating a home. Everyone wants a stylish home, but with so much information available, how does one begin to put it all together? Enter Interior Design Master Class: 100 Rooms. The designers who've created the remarkable spaces in this volume individually explain in their own words the...