Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Martin I. (Martin Ingham) Townsend (Author)"Prehistoric Structures of Central America: Who Erected Them?" by Martin Ingham Townsend delves into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations and their monumental achievements. This meticulously researched work explores the remarkable prehistoric structures scattered across Central America, offering insights into their origins and the societies that built them. Focusing on the region's rich archaeological heritag...

Artificial Intelligence for Urban Planning

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas W. Sanchez (Author)This book aims to introduce planners to AI, outlining essential concepts, terminologies, and methodologies. AI now promises to reshape urban planning, but as with many technological innovations, AI also introduces ethical, practical, and organizational challenges. Understanding both AI's current capabilities and its limitations is essential for planners, even as we acknowledge the rapid and unpredictable nature of its evolution. Chapte...

Power and Protection: Castles and Fortified Manor Houses of Medieval Britain - Volume 1 - Northern England

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Report copyright infringementby Günter Endres (Author), Graham Hobster (Author)The unexpected sight of a stark ruin, perhaps a once formidable fortress clinging to a high summit or a crenellated residence with fading remnants of former affluence, always evokes a mix of strong emotions. It might generate a thirst for a deeper understanding of its history and why it was allowed to decay, and of the bloody battles that may have been fought for control over its strategic location. We may wonder w...

Community Change in Action: A Roadmap for Students

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah L. Young (Author), Carly L. Redding (Author)Community Change in Action guides students through the process of turning their personal passion into goal-driven action for community development. Using an evidence-based curriculum, the book breaks down exactly how to initiate and drive social change in a way that speaks to the unique characteristics of Gen Zs.Author BiographySarah L. Young, Ph.D., is a Professor of Public Administration at Kennesaw State Univ...

Fiske and Marie Kimball: Shaping Public Engagement with Architecture and the Arts

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Report copyright infringementby Marie Frank (Editor), Richard Guy Wilson (Contribution by), Lauren Weiss Bricker (Contribution by)The fascinating journey of one of the art world's great midcentury power couples The essays in this interdisciplinary volume explore how Fiske and Marie Kimball, together and in their own respective ways, shaped the experience and understanding of art and architecture in the twentieth century. From his pioneering publication Thomas Jefferson, Architect in 1916 thr...

On the Track and Off the Train: A Revision of the Sketches Recently

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Report copyright infringementby Lura E. Brown (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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.Th...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles E. Reynolds (Author), James C. Steedman (Author), Anthony J. Threlfall (Author)This classic and essential work has been thoroughly revised and updated in line with the requirements of new codes and standards which have been introduced in recent years, including the new Eurocode as well as up-to-date British Standards.It provides a general introduction along with details of analysis and design of a wide range of structures and examination of design accor...

Scandinavian Architecture: Buildings and Society in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden From the Iron Age Until Today - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Paulsson (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 ...

Soft Minimal: Norm Architects: A Sensory Approach to Architecture and Design - Hardcover

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by Norm Architects (Editor)Building spaces of equilibrium: Norm Architects' humane simplicity creates environments that feel as good as they look. Guided by ideas of wellbeing, the essence of Norm Architects' style is balance: richness focused by restraint, simplicity imbued with warmth, complexity heightened by order. Be it architecture, interiors, or furniture, Norm's unique brand of soft minimalism speaks to the mind as much as the body, creating spaces for people. The first monograph by N...

A Roof Cutter's Secrets to Framing the Custom Home - Hardcover

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by Will Holladay (Author)Here is your opportunity to own a hardcover copy of the latest version of "A Roof Cutter's Secrets" (2023). This is the very book that many believe revolutionized the modern home framing industry. It has been the "go to" reference book of choice for rough carpenters since the late 80s. It remains unrivaled in popularity and relevance. In 350 pages of clear, concise instructions, including over 300 drawings and photos, professional roof cutter Will Holladay shares the ...

The Egyptian Book of the Dead: Deluxe Slipcase Edition - Hardcover

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by Ea Wallis Budge (Translator), Arcturus Publishing (Author)Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers. The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture....

Spectrum: Heritage Patterns and Colors - Paperback

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by Ros Byam Shaw (Introduction by)This simply structured and highly original book analyzes the palettes used by designers in the creation of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to the present day. The colors used in each pattern are presented in a simple proportional grid, giving a clear understanding of hues that have been expertly combined at different periods to create the designs we continue to admire and emulate. Spectrum opens with a brief introduction by interior de...

The Fricks Collect: An American Family and the Evolution of Taste in the Gilded Age

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Report copyright infringementby Ian Wardropper (Author), Julian Fellowes (Foreword by)Before his New York home became a museum, Henry Clay Frick engaged some of his era's most important art dealers to build a notable collection and the best decorators to create suitable Gilded Age interiors to accommodate the works. This story traces the journey that led to the creation of one of America's finest art collections. At its heart, this story centers on Frick and his daughter Helen Clay Frick, bot...

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Report copyright infringementby Nicola Harding (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Christine Van Der Hurd (Foreword by), Busola Evans (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Harding takes the principles of English interior design--a decorating style beloved throughout the world for its embrace of color, whimsy, and true comfort--and deploys them with a universal appeal in her debut book, which features a selection of her most celebrated projects. Having moved around a lot as a child, Harding has always been inte...

The Making of Paris: The Story of How Paris Evolved from a Fishing Village Into the World's Most Beautiful City - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Russell Kelley (Author)Paris has long been the world's most popular destination and, in the view of many, the world's most beautiful city - the product of two thousand years of continuous improvement and refinement. The Making of Paris is the story of how Paris evolved from a small fishing village on an island in the middle of the Seine River into the City of Light. The focus of the book is on the city as seen from the street, in order to understand the evoluti...

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Report copyright infringementby Wim Pauwels (Editor)Features 20 of the most beautiful yachts, each one designed by an acclaimed designer, from all over the world. The World's Finest Yachts showcases 20 of the most luxurious yachts, each one designed by an acclaimed designer, from all over the world. This lavish coffee table book is bound in natural linen. Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 1.54 x 14.7 x 11.97 IN Publication Date: September 23, 2025 ...

Classic Cracker: Florida's Wood-Frame Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Ronald W. Haase (Author)Winner of the 1993 LoPresti Award for excellence in art publishingCracker homes take the best advantage of the climate and terrain of Florida. This book provides a history of Florida wood-frame architecture, from the simplest "single-pen" homesteads to the latest homes at Seaside, and includes several floor plans for new adaptations of classic Cracker architecture. Learn about the double-pen house, the classic dogtrot, the four-square Ge...

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Caemmerer (Author)Perfect for anyone who loves to look at charming old houses and imagine their histories, this book offers a selection of what are probably the most historically interesting, aesthetically appealing, and photogenic of the nineteenth-century houses in the Key West historic district. It includes full color photos, as well as a variety of charming anecdotes about old Key West gleaned from interviews with descendants of the families who built ...

Look Inside Construction Sites - Board Book

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by Rob Lloyd Jones (Author), Stefano Tognetti (Illustrator)An action-packed book filled with construction sites to explore, construction machines to learn about and a demolition site in action. Lift the flaps to discover the work that goes into building a house, a bridge, a skyscraper and more, the jobs people do and the machines that are used. An exciting introduction to how buildings go up - and come down. Number of Pages: 14 Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.6 x 7.8 IN Publication Date: January 07, 2025

Nephilim Architecture and Megalithic Monuments

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Report copyright infringementby Learn Alchemical (Author)Across the high Andes, the Nile Valley, Mesopotamia, and beyond, there stand stones that refuse to fall. Colossal walls that withstand earthquakes, platforms weighing hundreds of tons, and temples aligned with the heavens-all raise the same enduring question: who built them, and how?Nephilim Architecture and Megalithic Monuments explores the mysterious overlap between ancient myth and enduring stone. From the biblical Nephilim and the W...

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Report copyright infringementby R. Scott Crabtree (Author)At 9:02 a.m. on April 19, 1995, a massive explosion rocked downtown Oklahoma City, shearing off the front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and killing 168 people, including 19 children in the building's daycare center. The blast sent shockwaves across the country, both literally and figuratively. In the chaos that followed, investigators sifting through the rubble found a twisted fragment of a Ryder rental truck. Using it as th...

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Report copyright infringementby H. Phillips 1872-1916 Fletcher (Author)The St. Louis Exhibition, 1904 offers a detailed snapshot of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, commonly known as the St. Louis World's Fair. Held in 1904, this grand event showcased technological advancements, cultural exhibits, and international pavilions, attracting visitors from around the globe. The book provides insights into the fair's architecture, displays, and the social atmosphere of the time. This historical re...

Greenhouse Gardening for Novices: The Ultimate Beginners' Manual to Learn Everything About Cultivating Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruits Year-Round in Any

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Report copyright infringementby W. Wise (Author)Before we begin exploring what greenhouse gardening is all about; it is important for you first to know a little history behind the building, which we now call the greenhouse. You will read about some of the major developments in agriculture and backyard farming that eventually led to the use of heat, humidity, and sunlight penetration in a controlled area for forced planting. Now, you do not need to worry. This brief history lesson will not be ...

Where Mortal and Immortal Meet: Essays in Celebration of the Eighty-Fifth Anniversary of the Society of Friends of Glasgow Cathedral

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew G. Ralston (Editor), Mark E. Johnstone (Foreword by), James H. Macaulay (Introduction by)Glasgow's thirteenth-century cathedral is the city's oldest building and one of Scotland's top tourist destinations. The cathedral remains an active congregation of the Church of Scotland and serves as the focus for many events of national significance. It is, however, many years since a comprehensive overview of the cathedral's history has been published. The standa...

Following Norberg-Schulz: An Architectural History through the Essay Film

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Ulrikke Andersen (Author)Following Norberg-Schulzexamines the life and work of the seminal architectural thinker Christian Norberg-Schulz (1926 - 2000), drawing new attention to his architectural designs and re-examining his acclaimed theoretical work on the phenomenology of architecture and place.Taking an innovative, experimental approach, the book also explores the potential of the essay-film as a new approach to producing architectural history. Written...

Co-Producing Urban Spaces: Collaborative Methods Towards an Insurgent Urbanism

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Report copyright infringementby Juliana Canedo (Author)How can collaborative methods of planning and design act as tools to develop insurgent urbanism? Juliana Canedo analyses practices that arise from the protagonism of marginalized communities and the accumulative knowledge of academic and non-academic actors. This approach sees architects, urbanists, and other city-building professionals as co-producers of space that contribute to transforming society by co-developing experiences through t...

Remote Places to Stay Vol. 2: Escapes Beyond the Beaten Path

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Report copyright infringementby Gestalten (Editor), Debbie Pappyn Pappyn (Editor), David de Vleeschauwer (Editor)Discover hidden retreats where breathtaking landscapes meet the rare luxury of true seclusion.As modern life accelerates, the yearning to escape -- to travel farther, stay longer, and reconnect with something elemental -- has become a powerful force. Remote Places to Stay Vol. 2 presents a new collection of extraordinary retreats in far-flung corners of the globe, where adventure a...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul H. Raymer (Author)Mechanical ventilation is not just a necessity; it's a cornerstone of energy efficient building durability, occupant health, and indoor air quality. The Residential Ventilation Handbook V3 published eight years after the publication of the hallmark of the industry, Version 3 has been updated with the latest technologies, codes, and references. It is the ultimate guide to selecting and installing the perfect ventilation system that complie...

Creative Regionalism: Renewing the Aesthetic Experience of Landscape in Environmental Design and Planning

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Report copyright infringementby David D. Hopman (Author), Fritz Steiner (Foreword by)Critical regionalism is a place-based approach to landscape architecture, architecture, and planning that emphasizes and embraces combining local and regional influences--natural and cultural--into the design and planning process. In such a world view, emphasis is placed on design responses to the vernacular and ecological characteristics of a region while respecting other historic and contemporary influences...

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Report copyright infringementby B. Patrick (Author)Monuments of the World 2026 CalendarTravel the globe without leaving home with the Monuments of the World 2026 Calendar! Each month showcases breathtaking photos of iconic landmarks-from ancient wonders to modern marvels. As a special bonus, enjoy fun facts about famous monuments, giving you a deeper look at the history and culture behind each one. Perfect for travelers, history buffs, and dreamers alike. A meaningful Christmas or birthday gi...

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Report copyright infringementby Horace Dan (Author), E. C. Morgan Willmott (Author)Join us on a journey back to the high street of the 1900s! This delightful book features old photographs of over 50 different shops, revealing a time before chain stores took over, when each family-run business proudly presented a unique and characterful face to the world. Originally published in 1907, English Shop-Fronts Old and New not only shows shopping as it used to be, but contains a host of interesting d...

The Memory Palace: A Book of Lost Interiors

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Hollis (Author)A brilliant, ambitious follow-up to The Secret Lives of Buildings, in which Hollis turns his focus from the great architectural constructions of the past to the now-vanished chambers they once contained. The rooms we live in are always more than just four walls. As we decorate these spaces and fill them with objects and friends, they shape our lives and become the backdrop to our sense of self. one day, the structures will be gone, but ev...