Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Maurice Sr. Adams (Author)The 1920s and 30s were a period of looking to the future and the world of furniture design was no exception. Originally published in 1930, Modern Decorative Art reveals Maurice Adams' vision of modern, stylish and practical interiors for all kinds of homes. A craftsman with more than 25 years of experience in furniture design, Adams rejects the unnecessary ornamentation and heavy builds of previous decades in favour of the clean, simpl...

Sparking Academic Joy: Writing Retreats for Scholars

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Report copyright infringementby Angelique M. Davis (Author), Rose Ernst (Author)Have you always dreamed of a writing retreat?Do you need more joy in your scholarly life?This is the book for you. With a combined 35 years of experience in the academy, Angelique M. Davis and Rose Ernst guide you through the process of selecting and planning a writing retreat tailored to your needs. What are you waiting for? It's time to plan your next writing retreat! Number of Pages: 150 ...

The Language of Architecture: Decoding the Elements of Design

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Report copyright infringementby Dean Pearce (Author)UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND TRANSFORM YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF SPACE AND STRUCTURE.Are you fascinated by the intricate language of architecture? Are you eager to explore the cultural and historical influences on design? If you answered yes, keep reading.In a world where architecture speaks its own language, this book serves as your guide to understanding the nuances and complexities of design. It delves into the evolution of ...

The Romance of St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

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Report copyright infringementby Harry W. Blackburne (Author)St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle stands as a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a cornerstone of British royal tradition. The Romance of St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle explores the rich history of this sacred site, detailing its construction, artistic elements, and its enduring role in national and religious ceremonies. From the medieval foundations to its connection with the Order of the Garter, this book offers an eng...

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Report copyright infringementby Senani Ponnamperuma (Author)This "must read" book makes a well-versed companion for the historian, informed traveler or keen expatriate wanting to know the real story of Sigiriya. - Daily Mirror Senani Ponnamperuma's book (The Story of Sigiriya) has put the ancient rock fortress into perspective, with details that have been ignored by many other writers up to now. This book has some beautiful photographs by the author, which showcase the splendour of Sigiriya. ...

Blurring Edges: Pictorial Essays on Buildings, Borders, and a Bratwurst

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Report copyright infringementby Linn Song (Author)BLURRING EDGES examines the topic of borders in an accessible and thought-provoking series of short essays and photographs. Drawn from multidisciplinary viewpoints, the essays and short "stories" span across a broad range of sub-themes and practices from architecture to food, politics, power, race, and space.The images, which accompany the essays, are a small selection of several hundred photographs that were taken in a five-week period over t...

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Report copyright infringementby Bruce Wymond (Author)On 6 February 2023, a devastating earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria, killing over 59,000 people, damaging 230,000 buildings, and crippling vital infrastructure. Over 8.8 million lives were affected, largely due to a corrupt building industry driven by greed. Corrupt construction transcends all borders; demanding urgent attention and systemic reform.Corruption in the Construction Industry lays bare the world's most corrupt industry. One tha...

Redbooks of the British Fire Prevention Committee, Volumes 78-90

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Report copyright infringementby British Fire Prevention Committee (Created by)Explore the comprehensive collection of knowledge contained within the 'Redbooks of the British Fire Prevention Committee, Volumes 78-90.' This compilation provides invaluable insights into fire prevention strategies, architectural considerations, and historical perspectives on fire safety in Great Britain. Compiled by the British Fire Prevention Committee, these volumes offer a detailed look at the committee's work...

ACADIA 2023 Habits of the Anthropocene Proceedings Volume 2: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy: Projects Catalog of the 43rd Annual Co

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Report copyright infringementby Assia Crawford (Author)This is Volume 2 of the Proceedings for the ACADIA 2023 Conference Habits of the Anthropocene held at the University of Denver for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture in November 2023. Number of Pages: 274 Dimensions: 0.74 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: April 01, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Fernando Luiz Lara (Editor), Diana Maldonado (Editor)The projects here presented were developed by a partnership between UT Austin and UANL-Monterrey schools of architecture, led by Professors Fernando Lara and Diana Maldonado. They students focused on designing the necessary infrastructure to allow people to cross freely between Mexico and the US. The synthesis that we developed demonstrate that the border system operates under three major industries: 1) the g...

Natural Luxury: Homes Inspired by Nature

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Report copyright infringementby Rush Jenkins (Author), Klaus Baer (Author), David Foxley (With)The latest projects by WRJ, the premier interior design firm in the American Mountain West, renowned for creating unique and beautiful retreats in harmony with their spectacular surroundings"Wide open vistas of snowcapped mountains provide the most enchanting backdrop for Rush Jenkins and Klaus Baer's decorating style. Together they craft homes that combine the rustic and the refined with contempora...

The Mystery of Anwards in Tidenham Parish

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Report copyright infringementby Diana Cave (Author)This book is about a late medieval house, which seems to have disappeared. It is called Anwards, and was located in the southern part of Tidenham Parish near Sedbury, which is bounded by the rivers Severn and Wye.I am interested in house history, so when I discovered Anwards was a 'capital house', it became a challenge to know more. I was curious about the people who lived in it over the centuries; their lives, status and values. This is a de...

High-Tech Britain: Futuristic Buildings 1968-Today

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Report copyright infringementby Geraint Franklin (Author)A showcase of Britain's most astonishing examples of High-Tech buildings from the late twentieth century and beyond. Often associated with factories, offices, and transport infrastructure, High-Tech is an elusive architectural style defined by expressed structure and services, "clip-on" prefabrication, flexible interiors, and the technological aesthetic of outriggers, tension rods, and glossy cladding. This beautifully photographed book...

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Report copyright infringementby Millie Lathan (Author), S. Robert Lathan (Author)History of a home and its ownership near Cashiers, NC Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.14 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 10, 2019

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Godfrey (Author)"Structural Engineering: Steel Designing" by Edward Godfrey, originally published in 1913, offers a detailed exploration of steel structure design and analysis. This historical work provides insights into early 20th-century engineering practices. The book covers fundamental principles and practical applications, making it a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of structural engineering. It is particularly relevant for civil e...

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Report copyright infringementby Jenny Heron (Author)This is a book in which I share with you, the reader, my passion and expertise in how to flip properties for profit!I turn 'sad' properties into 'glad' properties by fusing functionality with comfort and style, giving these homes new warmth and character and making them appeal to most, if not all, of today's potential buyers!I give you the tools for problem-solving that we 'flippers' face when doing an upgrade, and how to avoid certain mista...

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Report copyright infringementby Timur Qader (Author)In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, safeguarding critical data and systems has never been more vital--or more challenging. Systematic Security: A CISO's Playbook by Timur Qader offers a groundbreaking guide to building a resilient and scalable security practice from the ground up. Blending real-world experience with practical insights, this book lays out a phased approach to security implementation.Timur begins with describing the...

Holiday Notebook & Journal To Write In Notes, Goals, Priorities, Festive Pumpkin Spice & Maple Recipes, Celebration Poems & Verses & Quotes, Conversat

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Report copyright infringementby Sandy Snow (Author)♥ Surprise Your Bestie ♥Get Yours Now - She's worth it! Surprise your blonde hair best girl friend with a beautiful memory friendship journal and melt her heart.This cute "But I Think I Love Fall Most Of All" journal is a great gift idea for women friends.It also makes the perfect Holiday gift.This Thanksgiving inspired best friend journal is very unique and personal so that giving it to your best friend, sister, mother, daughter, granddaught...

Clarendon, Landscape, Palace and Mansion

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Report copyright infringementby Friends of Clarendon Palace (Author)Clarendon Park, east of Salisbury in south Wiltshire, is unique because it represents a piece of English landscape which has remained largely intact within the same boundaries since the Middle Ages, and probably existed as a discrete area before 1066. This booklet is in two parts: Part I is an account of the development of the Clarendon landscape, medieval royal palace and mansion and Part II is a walkers' guide to the landsc...

Frank Lloyd Wright's Florida Southern College

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Report copyright infringementby Dale Allen Gyure (Author)"Florida Southern College is a signature point in the visioning of American education. Now, Frank Lloyd Wright's genius is documented, revealing how he translated nature's 'occult symmetry' into organic architecture reflecting democratic ideals. Wright belongs to the pantheon of similar utopian aspirants--Flagler, Fischer, Merrick, Nolan, Disney--who came to Florida to express visions of modern life."--Bruce Stephenson, author of Vision...

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Report copyright infringementby Aia Bill Hutchins (Author)Poetry That Explores Home as a Spiritual SanctuaryDwelling by Bill Hutchins is a beautiful and contemplative collection of poems that examines the profound relationship between our physical homes and our inner lives. Merging poetry, spirituality, and architectural insight, these poems celebrate home as a sacred vessel - a still center and woven dialogue with nature, place, and self.With elegant language and deep reflection, Hutchins re...

Architecture for Teens: A Beginner's Book for Aspiring Architects

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Report copyright infringementby Danielle Willkens (Author)A practical introduction to architecture for aspiring teen architects Architecture is a fascinating, diverse field that blends technology, creativity, engineering, and even psychology. Discover the possibilities with this in-depth choice in architecture books for teens. Delve into the world of architecture, learn about recent innovations in sustainability and inclusivity, and uncover the details behind real architectural projects. Expl...

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Report copyright infringementby Eddie Reynolds (Author)Discover how engineers solve problems in this innovative activity book, filled with inventions to brainstorm, puzzles to solve and objects to design. Create an earthquake detector, design a moon base and lots more, all using only the book and your pencil case. Includes downloadable templates and links to websites with more engineering experiments. Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.5 x 7.5 IN Pu...

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Report copyright infringementby Giovanni Aloi (Curated by)The materialities of objects and architectural features can link past to present histories in original and compelling ways. They connect different cultures and define cultural boundaries. Never inert, materials are inherently political. They are active participants in the ongoing negotiations that build our present and define our futures. There is a new prominence of materiality in art and it is a clear manifestation of our growing awa...

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony W. Lee (Author), Richard W. Meyer (Author)Arthur Fellig, better known as Weegee, and his 1945 photography book, Naked City--with its lurid tabloid-style images of Manhattan crime, crowds, and boisterous nightlife--changed prevailing journalistic practices almost overnight. In this volume, two art historians, Anthony W. Lee and Richard Meyer, bring markedly different outlooks on photography and modernism to their discussions of Weegee and his book. Meyer...

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Report copyright infringementby Mihoko Iida (Author), Danielle Demetriou (Contribution by)'It's not just a sumptuous survey of the country's design - it's also a love letter to the spaces we inhabit.' - T: The New York Times Style MagazineAn insider's look at the myriad styles of private homes of Japan, showing how Japanese interior design continues to evolve in a new era.Exploring the art and craft of Japanese residential interiors, author Mihoko Iida provides an insider's look into the wide...

Doctor Watson Architecture Propositions: The Architecture School

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Report copyright infringementby Victoria Watson (Author)The idea for a new kind of architecture school began when, at the turn of the millenium, we were invited by David Greene and Samantha Hardingham to contribute to the prospectus for their speculative idea for an Invisible University...The School of Architecture is a big, open building defined by a lightweight, transparent and permeable enclosing device - the shell. The nature of the shell, its configuration and material expression, is suc...

Daxi: A Visual Tribute to the Soul of a Taiwanese Heritage Town

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Report copyright infringementby Gene Bond (Author)Nestled in the hills of Taoyuan, Taiwan, the town of Daxi is rich in charm, history, and quiet beauty. Known for its traditional architecture, woodcraft culture, and riverside scenery, Daxi offers a timeless atmosphere that blends the past with the present.In this book, acclaimed artist Gene Bond captures the soul of Daxi through over 70 black-and-white urban sketches and illustrations. From bustling markets to serene temples, winding alleys t...

Michael W. Muecke Undergraduate Work: 1986-1989

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Report copyright infringementby Michael W. Muecke (Author)Designs completed by Michael W. Muecke between 1986 and 1989, while studying in the Bachelor of Design with a Major in Architectur program at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. The portfolio is a time capsule of technology: the book consists of a facsimile production of both the original paste-up version and the photocopy version used by the author to apply for the MArch program at the University of Florida.Author Biogr...

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Report copyright infringementby Barb Drummond (Author)This book is both an introduction to the history of the city and a guide to exploring its many historic sites. Much of the history described is unusual and all is clearly explained.Each chapter covers a specific theme, with instructions and maps. Each walk can be done as a single walk, but many can be done in series to extend the range. Instructions are provided on access and transport. The walks are dictated by what can be seen and their ...

Privacy in Vehicular Networks: Challenges and Solutions

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Report copyright infringementby Baihe Ma (Author), Xu Wang (Author), Wei Ni (Author)In an era where vehicular networks and Location-Based Services (LBS) are rapidly expanding, safeguarding location privacy has become a critical challenge. Privacy in Vehicular Networks delves into the complexities of protecting sensitive location data within the dynamic and decentralized environment of vehicular networks. This book stands out by addressing both the theoretical and practical aspects of location...

Intentional House by Month: A Seasonal Guide to Family Connection at Home

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Report copyright infringementby Carly Thornock (Author)Are you a mama deep in the trenches of real life, ready to make the seemingly mundane acts of everyday life more meaningful? Experience a 12-month family transformation as you create healthier, happier relationships using your house as a prop. With a charming combination of design, research, and creativity, Carly Thornock will revamp your everyday routine, reimagine your holiday traditions, and reveal just how wonderful home can be.In thi...