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ACADIA 2022 Hybrids and Haecceities: Projects Catalog of the 42nd Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture - Paperback

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by Masoud Akbarzadeh (Editor), Hina Jamelle (Editor), Robert Stuart-Smith (Editor)The Projects Catalog of ACADIA 2022 contains the curated projects presented at this year's conference (October 26-29, 2022). This year's theme, "Hybrids and Haecceities," seeks novel approaches to design and research that dissolve binary conditions and inherent hierarchies in order to embrace new modes of practice. Number of Pages: 242 Dimensions: 0.66 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 26, 2022

The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral - Hardcover

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by Robert Willis (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 enough to be preserved, repro...

LeadingGreen: LEED(R) Green Associate Exam v4 Study Guide - Paperback

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by Lorne Mlotek (Author)LeadingGreen: LEED(R) Green Associate Exam v4 Study Guide brings together a concise introduction to the core concepts behind the LEED green building rating system with efficient, effective test preparation for the LEED(R) Green Associate Exam. The guide provides an essential foundation in principles of sustainable design and construction for students and professionals in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction, real estate development, urban planning, and ...

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by Garrett Eckbo (Author)Landscape For Living is a comprehensive book on landscape architecture written by Garrett Eckbo, a renowned landscape architect and one of the pioneers of modern landscape architecture. The book covers a wide range of topics related to landscape architecture, including the history of the profession, the design principles and techniques used in landscape design, and the role of landscape architecture in shaping the built environment.Eckbo's book is divided into three m...

Old Plantation Houses In Louisiana - Hardcover

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by William Philip Spratling (Author), Natalie Scott (Author), N. C. Curtis (Foreword by)""Old Plantation Houses In Louisiana"" by William Philip Spratling is a comprehensive guide to the historic plantation houses of Louisiana. The book delves into the rich history of these homes, detailing their architectural features, furnishings, and the families who lived in them. Spratling's vivid descriptions and detailed illustrations bring these magnificent homes to life, showcasing their unique beaut...

The American Vignola; Volume 1 - Paperback

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by William Robert Ware (Author), Giacomo Barozzio Vignola (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 i...

Florentine Palaces & Their Stories - Hardcover

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by Janet Ross (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 enough to be preserved, reproduc...

The Open Timber Roofs of the Middle Ages: Illustrated by Perspective and Working Drawings of Some of the Best Varieties of Church Roofs: With Descript - Hardcover

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by Brandon Raphael 1817-1877 (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 enough to be pres...

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by Timothy Brittain-Catlin (Author)Edwin Rickards was the most flamboyant of Edwardian architects: his buildings were said by John Summerson to fizz like champagne. During a short working life, launched at the age of 25 by winning the competition to design Cardiff City Hall with his partners H.V. Lanchester and James Stewart, he completed four spectacular baroque buildings. Rickards' work was unique in Edwardian architecture for his personal combination of French and especially Austrian sourc...

Architecture in Digital Culture: Machines, Networks and Computation - Paperback

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by Socrates Yiannoudes (Author)This book examines the manifestations of architecture, cities, and design processes within digital culture. Adopting a comparative and critical method, the author looks at past and present encounters of the digital with architectural discourse and practice. Along three central themes - machines, networks, and computation - the book begins by discussing transformations of the analogy between architecture and the machine since the early twentieth century, foregrou...

The Open Timber Roofs of the Middle Ages - Paperback

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by Raphael Brandon (Author), J. Arthur Brandon (Author)Originally published in 1849, this is a detailed study of roof structures, including aesthetic details of churches of the Middle Ages in England. The illustrations are highly detailed drawings of open timber roofs, with measurements, enlarged decorative details, etc. of tie-beam, trussed rafter, hammer beam and collar braced roofs. The work presents working drawings of no fewer than 35 church roofs. The authors were architects who visited...

French Furniture in the Middle Ages and Under Louis XIII - Little Illustrated Book on Old French Furniture I - Paperback

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by Roger de F駘ice (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 238 Dimensions: 0.54 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 28, 2011

Tiny House Aquaponics: Raising Fish and Growing Vegetables in Your Small Space - Paperback

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by Zachary Buckler (Author)Aim For Self-Sustainability And Financial Security With Tiny Homes And Aquaponics Now You Can Forget About Paying Off Debts and Mortgages By Building Your Own Tiny Home and Raising Fish and Vegetables In Your Space The tiny house movement is an emerging and growing trend in architecture and home design. It has been present in the real estate market for years but has now only grown to become the latest craze in the architectural world. Many people have decided th...

Cast Iron and the Crescent City - Paperback

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by Lydia Schmalz (Author), Ann Masson (Author)A pictorial examination of cast iron in New Orleans. Cast iron artistry remains an iconic characteristic of New Orleans, familiar to both locals and visitors alike. Beginning with the origins of cast iron, this pictorial study follows its evolution into contemporary times. Ornate illustrations depict the various patterns of cast iron that have been used over the years while photographs portray examples of the artistry throughout the city.Back Jack...

Gsd Platform 8: An Index of Design & Research - Hardcover

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by Zaneta Hong (Editor)Platform 8 catalogs a curated selection  of work generated in the past year at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Alongside final products of design education, Platform 8 places particular emphasis on collecting and documenting the people and artifacts that shape research-driven design practices. Here, design is presented both as process and as a final product. The book's indexical structure, punctuated with a collection of portraits, presents a comprehen...

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by Evan Chakroff (Author), Addison Godel (Author), Jacqueline Gargus (Author)In an era of accelerating population growth, mass urbanisation, and increasing pressure on the natural environment, the megacities of China's eastern seaboard have become a focal point of architectural and urban-design attention. The "reform and opening-up era" has touched China's major cities in different ways, affecting the existing fabric of dynastic capitals, trade hubs, and former European colonies and concessio...

Cities of Love: Roadmap for Sustaining Future Cities - Hardcover

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by 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. Cities of Love aims to urge,...

A History of the Diocese of Charleston: State of Grace - Paperback

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by Pamela Smith Sscm Phd (Author)In 1820, the Catholic Diocese of Charleston was established, and Bishop John England arrived from Ireland. His new diocese encompassed North and South Carolina, Georgia and, for a time, Haiti. From 1859 to 1885, when Patrick Lynch and Henry Northrop were bishops of Charleston, the diocese included the Bahama Islands. However, the history of Catholics in the diocese--which now covers all of South Carolina--began much earlier. The arrival of Spanish settlers and...

Rethinking Architecture: Design Students and Physically Disabled People - Paperback

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by Raymond Lifchez (Author), Donlyn Lyndon (Preface by)This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1987. Number of Pages: 214 Dimensions: 0.49 x...

Beginners Hydroponics Garden: Complete guide on how to plant and start hydroponics garden - Paperback

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by Matilda Sean (Author)Hуdrороnісѕ іѕ a brаnсh of hydroculture. It іѕ thе process оf cultivating рlаntѕ wіthоut ѕоіl. Thе wоrd hydroponics соmеѕ from the roots "hуdrо", meaning water, and "роnоѕ", mеаnіng labor; thіѕ method оf gardening dоеѕ not uѕе ѕоіl. Thе рlаntѕ receive nоurіѕhmеnt thrоugh mіnеrаl nutrіеntѕ dіѕѕоlvеd in wаtеr, іnѕtеаd оf ѕоіl. Hydroponic gardeners may uѕе dіffеrеnt tуреѕ of іnеrt mеdіа tо support thе plants, such аѕ rockwool, coconut fіbrе, rіvеr rосk, Stуrоfоаm, perlite...

The Books of a Thousand Homes, Vol. 1 - Paperback

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by Home Owners' Service Institute (Created by)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 enough to ...

The Politics of Street Trees - Paperback

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by Jan Woudstra (Editor), Camilla Allen (Editor)This book focuses on the politics of street trees and the institutions, actors and processes that govern their planning, planting and maintenance. This is an innovative approach which is particularly important in the context of mounting environmental and societal challenges and reveals a huge amount about the nature of modern life, social change and political conflict. The work first provides different historical perspectives on street trees and...

Apartment Houses of the Metropolis. - Hardcover

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by G C Hesselgren Publishing Co (Created by)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 enough to be...

Examples of Gothic Architecture: Selected From Various Ancient Edifices in England: Consisting of Plans, Elevations, Sections, and Parts at Large: Acc - Paperback

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by Augustus 1762-1832 Pugin (Author), Augustus Welby Northmore 1812 Pugin (Created by), T. L. (Thomas Larkins) Walker (Created by)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...

Pioneering Oregon Architect W.D. Pugh - Hardcover

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by Terence Emmons (Author)The son of Oregon pioneers, Walter D. Pugh spent his career as an architect building landmarks throughout his home state. From designing the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and supervising the installation of the state capitol dome in Salem to drawing the plans for the Crook County Courthouse in Prineville, Pugh had a hand in a wide variety of buildings. In less than twenty-five years, he worked on more than one hundred projects before fading into obscurity. Many of these str...

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The Honest House; Presenting Examples of the Usual Problems Which Face the Home-builder, Together With an Exposition of the Simple Architectural Princ - Hardcover

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by Ruby Ross Goodnow (Author), Rayne Joint Author Adams (Created by)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 i...

Traces of Forgotten Places: An Artist's Thirty-Year Exploration and Celebration of Texas, as It Was - Paperback

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by Don Collins (Author), T. Lindsay Baker (Editor)Presents a collection of seventy works of art that the author created for the Miller Blueprint calendars. This book features recordings of buildings from farmhouses to industrial plants, from shanties to mansions in Texas county. Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: 0.51 x 8.5 x 11 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 26, 2008

ACADIA 2022 Hybrids and Haecceities: Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture - Paperback

$143.98

by Masoud Akbarzadeh (Editor), Robert Stuart-Smith (Editor), Dorit Aviv (Author)The Proceedings of ACADIA 2022 contains the curated papers, field notes, keynotes, and associated material presented at this year's conference (October 26-29, 2022). This year's theme, "Hybrids and Haecceities," seeks novel approaches to design and research that dissolve binary conditions and inherent hierarchies in order to embrace new modes of practice. Number of Pages: 866 Dimensions: 2.35 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publica...

OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities: Beginner's Guide To Web Application Security Risks - Paperback

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by Rob Botwright (Author)�� Discover the Ultimate Web Application Security Book Bundle: OWASP Top 10 VulnerabilitiesAre you ready to fortify your web applications against the ever-evolving threats of the digital world? Dive into the "OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities" book bundle, a comprehensive collection of four distinct books tailored to meet the needs of both beginners and experts in web application security.�� Book 1 - Web Application Security 101: A Beginner's Guide to OWASP Top 10 Vuln...

Civic Buildings After the Spanish-American War - Hardcover

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by Maria Eugenia Achurra G. (Author)Following the 1898 Spanish-American War, the United States constructed federal buildings in its newly acquired territories, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Over a century later, many of these grand Beaux-Arts-style edifices are still in use. In Civic Buildings after the Spanish-American War, Maria Eugenia Achurra G. examines this architecture and urban design as a backdrop for US exceptionalism and expansionism. The book defines exceptiona...