Architecture

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by Tom Alphin (Author)Travel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect. You'll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech, and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of styles. Snap together some bricks and learn architecture the fun wayAuthor BiographyTom Alphin is a UX Program Manager at Microsoft and a passionate LEGO fan. He maintains a blog about LEGO and other things at tomalphin.com Number of Pag...

Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood - Paperback

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by Betsy J. Green (Author)Every home has a story to tell Whether you own an elaborate Victorian, cozy bungalow or cottage, ranch style, or are part of a newer subdivision, your house and property have a unique history that is just waiting to be uncovered. Part treasure hunt and part jigsaw puzzle, researching the history of your house is a fascinating and rewarding experience. In Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood, author Betsy J. Green will show you how easy it is t...

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by Beth Munro (Author)Beth Munro offers a retrospective study of the material value of and deconstruction processes at villas. She explores the technical properties of materials that were most frequently recycled, glass, metals, and limestone, the craftspeople who undertook this work, as well as the economic and culture drivers of recycling. Number of Pages: 278 Dimensions: 0.69 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: October 31, 2024

Architecture, Actor and Audience - Paperback

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by Iain Mackintosh (Author)Understanding the theatre space on both the practical and theoretical level is becoming increasingly important to people working in drama, in whatever capacity. Theatre architecture is one of the most vital ingredients of the theatrical experience and one of the least discussed or understood. In Architecture, Actor and Audience Mackintosh explores the contribution the design of a theatre can make to the theatrical experience, and examines the failings of many modern...

The Taylorized Beauty of the Mechanical: Scientific Management and the Rise of Modernist Architecture - Paperback

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by Mauro F. Guillén (Author)The dream of scientific management was a rationalized machine world where life would approach the perfection of an assembly line. But since its early twentieth-century peak this dream has come to seem a dehumanizing nightmare. Henry Ford's assembly lines turned out a quarter of a million cars in 1914, but all of them were black. Forgotten has been the unparalleled new aesthetic beauty once seen in the ideas of Ford and scientific management pioneer Frederick Winslo...

Place and Memory in the Singing Crane Garden - Hardcover

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by Vera Schwarcz (Author)The Singing Crane Garden in northwest Beijing has a history dense with classical artistic vision, educational experimentation, political struggle, and tragic suffering. Built by the Manchu prince Mianyu in the mid-nineteenth century, the garden was intended to serve as a refuge from the clutter of daily life near the Forbidden City. In 1860, during the Anglo-French war in China, the garden was destroyed. One hundred years later, in the 1960s, the garden served as the ...

Homes Of Moderate Size (1921) - Paperback

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by Kenneth Whitney Dalzell (Author), Edward F. Hammel (Editor)Homes of Moderate Size is a book written by Kenneth Whitney Dalzell and first published in 1921. It is a comprehensive guide for people who want to build or renovate their homes. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering different aspects of home design, construction, and decoration. The first chapter discusses the importance of planning and designing a home that suits the owner's needs and preferences. It provides p...

Hacking: 17 Most Dangerous Hacking Attacks - Hardcover

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by Alex Wagner (Author)Do you want to learn about today's most sophisticated Hacking attacks? Do you want to know more about Cyber criminals and their operations? Do you want to learn about Robot Networks, Trojans & Ransomware? In this book you will learn about: ADWARE SPYWARE MALWARE MAN IN THE MIDDLE LOCKY TRAFFIC REDIRECTION PAYLOAD INJECTION ARP POISONING WORMS ROGUE WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS MISS-ASSOCIATION ATTACKS DE-AUTHENTICATION ATTACKS COLLISION ATTACKS REPLAY ATTACKS PHISH...

My Dinner with Lawrence: Recipes and Dinner Parties Inspired By Notable Architects - Paperback

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by Mac Walcott (Introduction by), Errol Barron (Preface by), Wellington Duke Reiter (Afterword by)A collection of dinner parties and recipes inspired by notable architects and their lens on the world. This is a project by the Tulane School of Architecture, Class of 1980/81. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Tulane School of Architecture. Number of Pages: 178 Dimensions: 0.48 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2021

Daily Planner 2022: Large Size 8.5 x 11 One Day Per Page 365 Days Appointment Planner 2022 Agenda - Paperback

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by James Howard (Author)12 months, 52 weeks or 365 days to plan and organize your time ⌛Good planning can save you time ⌚, and improve your life significantly.Features: - 365 Days- Large size 8.5 x 11 inches- Record your notes- Hourly AppointmentsThis well-designed planner is the perfect way to plan and organize your day! Number of Pages: 368 Dimensions: 0.76 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: February 03, 2022

Digital Technologies, Smart Cities, and the Environment: In the Ruins of Broken Promises - Hardcover

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by Adi Kuntsman (Author), Liu Xin (Author)The concept of smart cities holds environmental promises: that digital technologies will reduce carbon emissions, air pollution and waste, and help address climate change. Drawing on academic scholarship and two case studies from Manchester and Helsinki, this timely and accessible book examines what happens when these promises are broken, as they prioritise technological innovation rather than environmental care. The book reveals that smart cities' v...

Resisting the Holocaust: Upstanders, Partisans, and Survivors - Paperback

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by Paul R. Bartrop (Author)This book enables readers to learn about upstanders, partisans, and survivors from first-hand perspectives that reveal the many forms of resistance-some bold and defiant, some subtle-to the Nazis during the Holocaust. What did those who resisted the Nazis during the 1930s through 1945-known now as "the Righteous"-do when confronted with the Holocaust? How did those who resorted to physical acts of resistance to fight the Nazis in the ghettos, the concentration camps...

Patchwork Pots Coloring Book for Adults: Plants in Pots Coloring Book for Adults Flowers Coloring Book for Adults - Patchwork Patterns Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Monsoon Publishing (Author)Patchwork Pots Coloring Book for AdultsA different kind of flower coloring book with flower pots, vases and baskets made of patchwork.The coloring book includes: 8,5x8,5 inchwhite backs (no pressing through)Patchwork vasesPatchwork flower pots, plant potsPatchwork basketswith flowers, small trees, and fruitand much more.A coloring book for everyone who loves patchwork and plants! Number of Pages: 54 Dimensions: 0.11 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: April 03, 2024

Easter Island: Secret History of a Lost Island - Paperback

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by Samuel Shepherd (Author)�� **Discover the Enigmatic World of Rapa Nui** �� **Easter Island: Secret History of a Lost Island** ��Are you ready to unlock the mysteries of one of the most intriguing places on Earth? Dive into the captivating narrative of **Easter Island**, also known as Rapa Nui, and uncover the secrets that have fascinated explorers and scholars for centuries. This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through the island's rich history, ancient rituals, and th...

Vintage Signs of Utah Volume 2 - Paperback

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by Lisa Michele Church (Author)A second vividly photographed collection of vintage roadside signs throughout Utah, including historic cafes, motels, theaters, and beyond. More than 200 original photographs depict signs from the early to mid-20th century and feature brief stories about the mostly mom-and-pop business owners. The glowing neon, quirky names, and unusual shapes are fascinating. Look for your favorites! The author enjoys wandering the state to photograph these historic treasures. ...

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics: A Technical Guidebook - Paperback

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by Nuria Mart?n Chivelet (Editor), Costa Kapsis (Editor), Francesco Frontini (Editor)Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) have become an array of new building envelope solutions in products, materials, and colors for virtually any surface.Featuring annotated reference drawings and case studies, this guidebook prepares building professionals to implement the latest BIPV technologies to turn buildings into energy producers.Author BiographyNuria Martín Chivelet, Ph.D. in Physics, has develop...

Heaven on the Hudson: Mansions, Monuments, and Marvels of Riverside Park - Paperback

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by Stephanie Azzarone (Author), Robert F. Rodriguez (Photographer)Winner, Victorian Society in America Book Award A colorful tale of a singular New York City neighborhood and the personalities who make it special To outsiders or East Siders, Riverside Park and Riverside Drive may not have the star status of Fifth Avenue or Central Park West. But at the city's westernmost edge, there is a quiet and beauty like nowhere else in all of New York. There are miles of mansions and monuments, acres of...

Sweet Spots: In-Between Spaces in New Orleans - Paperback

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by Teresa A. Toulouse (Editor), Barbara C. Ewell (Editor)Contributions by Carrie Bernhard, Scott Bernhard, Marilyn R. Brown, Richard Campanella, John P. Clark, Joel Dinerstein, Pableaux Johnson, John P. Klingman, Angel Adams Parham, Bruce Boyd Raeburn, Ruth Salvaggio, Christopher Schaberg, Teresa A. Toulouse, and Beth Willinger Much has been written about New Orleans's distinctive architecture and urban fabric, as well as the city's art, literature, and music. There is, however, little discus...

Women in Scandinavian Landscape Architecture: Building Collaborative and Transnational Feminist Histories - Hardcover

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by Svava Riesto (Editor), Henriette Steiner (Editor) Women were active in landscape architecture in Scandinavia throughout the twentieth century, yet little is known about their contribution. This volume therefore asks: where are the women in Scandinavian landscape architecture? It thus presents new knowledge about women's contributions to the shaping of modern cities and landscapes in the Scandinavian welfare states. With chapters by some of the most respected architectural and landscape a...

Seas of Glass and Barriers of Substance: A Global Survey of Windows and Portals - Paperback

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by Marques Vickers (Photographer), Marques Vickers (Author)Photographer Marques Vickers escorts you through a diverse global survey of windows and portals that symbolically serve as both openings or exits to consciousness. This edition features interplay of photographic tonality and density with a diverse selection of subject matter.Shadow, light and contorted distortion alter familiar structures into recreated compositions upholding the theme. The employment of alternating lens is a consiste...

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry: Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft - Paperback

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by Azby Brown (Author), Mira Locher (Foreword by)The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and warfare. Although the monastery's reconstruction will not be fully completed until 2030, one of the primary temples, the Picture Hall, has been wholly restored employing the same materials, tools ...

This Creative Life: Fashion Designers at Home - Hardcover

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by Robyn Lea (Author)In this lush, illustrated book for lovers of fashion and interior design, bestselling photographer and author Robyn Lea opens the door to the private spaces where some of the world's top fashion designers live their best creative lives.At-home photographs and profiles of twenty fashion-world professionals from around the globe give readers an intimate and authentic portrayal of creativity outside the studio or the office. As boldly individual as the designers who call the...

Vienna and the New Wohnkultur, 1918-1938 - Hardcover

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by Michelle Jackson-Beckett (Author)While the domestic sphere might seem tangential to the dire political situation and humanitarian crises of interwar Europe, it was nevertheless at the forefront of debates about cultural identity and economic policy in the Viennese press, culture, and arts. Vienna and the New Wohnkultur, 1918-1938 explores why and how the Viennese design landscape was set apart--aesthetically and theoretically--from other European explorations of modern design. Jackson-Beck...

Humanize: A Maker's Guide to Designing Our Cities - Hardcover

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by Thomas Heatherwick (Author)From one of the world's most innovative designers comes a fiercely passionate manifesto on why so many places have become miserable and boring and how we can make them better for everyone--featuring hundreds of photographs and illustrations that will change how you see the world around you. We are living through a global catastrophe. Buildings affect how we feel, moment by moment, day by day. They have the power to lift us up and make us feel awestruck, playful, ...

The Break with the Past: Avant-Garde Architecture in Germany, 1910 - 1925 - Paperback

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by Deborah Ascher Barnstone (Author)Between 1918 and 1933 the German interwar avant-garde was a primary force driving European cultural innovation and modernism. These innovations continue to influence artistic practice, theory, and arts education today, thus making a comprehensive study of the relationship between individual war experience and the immediate response of avant-garde architects after the war all the more important. The Break with the Past pursues several important, interrelated...

The Passivhaus Designer's Manual: A technical guide to low and zero energy buildings - Paperback

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by Christina Hopfe (Editor), Robert McLeod (Editor)The first complete technical manual for passivhaus design and construction providing a one-stop-shop handbook for all involved in passivhaus. Author BiographyChristina J. Hopfe is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Sustainable Building Design at Loughborough University. She is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of CIBSE. She has a Dipl-Ing in Civil Engineering from TU Darmstadt, Germany, and a PhD in Building Performance Simulation fro...

Construction Detailing for Landscape and Garden Design: Urban Water Features - Paperback

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by Paul Hensey (Author)Following on from the author's previous book, Construction Detailing for Landscape and Garden Design: Surfaces, Steps and Margins, this book, Construction Detailing for Landscape and Garden Design: Urban Water Features, provides clear instruction for the construction of small to medium scale water features. With over 130 black and white CAD designs, Hensey provides guidance on a range of different water features such as drainage, water bowls and containers, walls and e...

Barn Plans And Outbuildings (1881) - Hardcover

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by Byron David Halsted (Author)Barn Plans And Outbuildings is a comprehensive guidebook written by Byron David Halsted in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of various types of barns and outbuildings that were commonly used in the late 19th century. It includes over 200 illustrations and plans for barns, stables, sheds, and other structures that were used for agricultural purposes.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific type of building. The first chapte...

Earth Sheltered Housing: Code, Zoning, and Financing Issues - Paperback

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by Underground Space Center (Author), University of Minnesota (Author), Dept of Housing and Urban Development (Author)Interest in the use of earth sheltered housing has expanded greatly in the past six years and particularly in the last two years. Prior to 1973, the few isolated earth sheltered houses in the United States had been built for primarily aesthetic reasons. Since then, due to the greater awareness of energy conservation and the environment, the number of earth sheltered houses has...

Greek Sanctuaries and Temple Architecture: An Introduction - Paperback

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by Mary Emerson (Author)Assuming no prior knowledge, this book introduces the reader to a selection of sites and temples, exploring them in detail and explaining all technical terms along the way. Intended for college-level students and the interested general reader, this book aims to equip the student of Greek architecture for further study, and can also serve as a handbook for visitors to the sanctuaries. The book covers many of the most popular sites, including Delphi, Olympia and the Athe...

Feng Shui: A simple Feng Shui guide for beginners to use at home, the office, and at work for increased simplicity, productivity, happiness and wealth - Paperback

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by Amy Delosa (Author)FENG SHUI This is the new 2nd edition of this book, recently updated with new sections and chapters! Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of balancing elemental energy. It balances this energy through different ways of organizing and decorating, including the use of different materials and colors. This balance of energy allows you to be more productive, happy, energetic, and positive. It creates a great working and living environment and helps you to be at your best! ...

Between Conventional and Experimental: Mass Housing and Prefabrication in Modernist Architecture - Paperback

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by Regine Hess (Editor), Inbal Ben-Asher Gitler (Editor), Tzafrir Fainholtz (Editor)How conventional and experimental prototypes and series created an architecture for all.Mass housing and prefabrication shaped global modernist architecture like no other aspect of industrialised construction. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of how both conventional and experimental prototypes and series gave rise to an architecture for all and responded to crises, nation-building, and housing sho...