Architecture

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Downtown, Inc.: How America Rebuilds Cities - Paperback

$63.00

by Bernard J. Frieden (Author), Lynne B. Sagalyn (Author)Pioneering observers of the urban landscape Bernard Frieden and Lynne Sagalyn delve into the inner workings of the exciting new public entrepreneurship and public-private partnerships that have revitalized the downtowns of such cities as Boston, San Diego, Seattle, St. Paul, and Pasadena.Back JacketPioneering observers of the urban landscape Bernard Friedenand Lynne Sagalyn delve into the inner workings of the exciting new public entrep...

Architectural Intelligence: How Designers and Architects Created the Digital Landscape - Paperback

$72.00

by Molly Wright Steenson (Author)Author BiographyMolly Wright Steenson is K&L Gates Associate Professor of Ethics and Computational Technologies at Carnegie Mellon University, where she is also Senior Associate Dean for Research in the College of Fine Arts. She is the author of Architectural Intelligence (MIT Press). Number of Pages: 328 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9 x 7 IN Publication Date: November 01, 2022

Differences: Topographies of Contemporary Architecture - Paperback

$72.00

by Ignasi De Sola-Morales (Author), Graham Thompson (Translator)Differences brings together ten essays written over the past decade by the distinguished Spanish architect and theorist Ignasi de Solà-Morales. Differences brings together ten essays written over the past decade by the distinguished Spanish architect and theorist Ignasi de Sola-Morales. Many of the essays have never previously been translated, and the author has provided a new introduction especially for this English edition.Cont...

The Sound Pattern of English - Paperback

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by Noam Chomsky (Author), Morris Halle (Author)The theoretical issues raised in The Sound Pattern of English continue to be critical to current phonology, and in many instances the solutions proposed by Chomsky and Halle have yet to be improved upon.Author BiographyNoam Chomsky is Institute Professor and Professor of Linguistics (Emeritus) at MIT and the author of many influential books on linguistics, including Aspects of the Theory of Syntax and The Minimalist Program, both published by the...

The Lure of the Local: Senses of Place in a Multicentered Society - Paperback

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by Lucy R. Lippard (Author)In The Lure of the Local Lucy R. Lippard weaves together cultural studies, history, geography, and contemporary art to provide a fascinating examination of our multiple senses of place. Divided into five parts-Around Here; Manipulating Memory; Down to Earth: Land Use; The Last Frontiers: Cities and Suburbs; and Looking Around-the book extends far beyond the confines of the art worlds, including issues of community, land use, perceptions of nature, how we produce the...

The Pink House: The Legendary Residence of Edwin Bradford Hall and His Succeeding Generations in Wellsville, New York - Paperback

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by Julian B. Woelfel (Joint Author), William a. Paquette (Author), Marcile B. Woelfel (Joint Author)The history of The Pink House is unique because it is one of the few Victorian-era residences to remain in the possession of the same family for four generations. Victorian residences are 19th century fantasies created as monuments to their original owner's financial success and their personal tastes and interests. Each residence is an exuberant expression of achieving the American financial dr...

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by John R. Schmidt (Author)Take in the sights of Chicago's forgotten byways, including a cow trail through a downtown hotel. Pause reflectively at the cemetery in a working scrapyard and the church built without a nail. Stop by the one-time homes of Walt Disney, Joe Louis, Hillary Clinton and Al Capone. Along the way, greet forgotten Chicago notables like the vice president who won a Nobel Prize and wrote a number-one pop hit. From the shortest street to the oldest house, John R. Schmidt visi...

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by Diana Maldonado (Author)El concepto post-arquitectura se fundamenta en el proceso de crítica y autocrítica, y se usa como punto de partida para la invención de otros códigos discursivos; el prefijo post permite mover los límites epistemológicos de la disciplina.Comencé a escribir Post arquitectura a finales del año 2015, la idea original era revisar críticamente mis reflexiones sobre la 'otra' arquitectura; el material de revisión estaba constituido por tres tesis de posgrado y un par de e...

The Englishman's House: From A Cottage To A Mansion (1871) - Hardcover

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by Charles James Richardson (Author)The Englishman's House: From A Cottage To A Mansion is a book written by Charles James Richardson and originally published in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the architecture and design of English houses, from small cottages to grand mansions. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of English architecture, the different styles of English houses, and the materials and techniques used in their construction. The book also incl...

Offensive and Defensive Cyber Security Strategies: Fundamentals, Theory and Practices - Paperback

$58.30

by Mariya Ouaissa (Author), Mariyam Ouaissa (Author)The aim of this book is to explore the definitions and fundamentals of offensive security versus defensive security and describe the different tools and technologies for protecting against cyber threats. The book offers strategies of practical aspects of cybersecurity, covers the main disciplines needed to understand cybersecurity, and demonstrates ethical and legal concepts of cyber activities. It presents important concepts relevant for cy...

Ancient Cambodia: A Photo Journey and Archaeological Guide - Paperback

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by Rodney C. Lhuillier (Author), Chanthim Suon (Various Artists (VMI))A journey of the hidden ancient wonders of Cambodia from the prehistoric through to the 19th century, with full-color photos of over 350+ sites including every standing temple in Cambodia from the Ancient Funan, Chenla, and Angkorian eras. Including an introduction to History, Temple Typology & Construction, and, an illustrated introduction to the Evolution of Khmer Art over 2000 years.Rod and Chanthim's journey across ...

Madras Rediscovered: A Historical Guide to Looking Around, Supplemented with Tales of 'Once Upon a City' - Paperback

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by S. Muthiah (Author)About the BookFOR CHENNAI LOVERS AND HISTORY BUFFS, THIS IS A MUST- READ TO GET TO KNOW THE CITY AND ITS EVOLUTION CLOSELY.After years abroad - punctuated by occasional visits to a Madras remembered as a leisurely but gracious town of conservative people and large houses with larger 'gardens' -S. Muthiah came 'home' to a metropolis in 1968-69, but found it essentially unchanged. True, the town he had known had grown bigger, become more populous and acquired an industrial...

Human Evolutionary Genesis is the Key to Human Superiority: The Meteoric Rise of Humanity on a Distant Celestial Blue Planet - Paperback

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by Elvis Newman (Author) Number of Pages: 230 Dimensions: 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 01, 2024

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by Belinda Nihill (Author), Amy Doak (Foreword by)Are you looking to create a beautiful room for your baby and you've no idea where to begin? Perhaps you've already started and are just looking for a little inspiration to help you along? Interiors expert and designer, Belinda Nihill, shares some of her favourite nurseries along with tips and tricks as to how you can create the perfect space for the newest and smallest member of your family. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN Publ...

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by Coby Lefkowitz (Author) Number of Pages: 542 Dimensions: 1.09 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 18, 2024

Margin and Text: Amplifying Diverse Voices in Architecture - Hardcover

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by Betsy West (Editor), Kelly Carlson-Reddig (Editor), Jos? L. S. G?mez (Editor)A broad range of diverse voices in architecture discuss issues of equity, access, and social justice embedded in and related to the built environment. Margin and Text is a collection of essays, interviews, and personal stories, as well as historical and current writings and lectures, contributed by BIPOC and female practitioners and educators in architecture. Each piece offers reflections on architecture's trouble...

Tuning Architecture with Humans: Neuroscience Applied to Architectural Design - Paperback

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by Davide Ruzzon (Author)Through thousands of years of evolution, features of the natural environment helped to mold human behavior. As social beings, early humans also found resonance with each other in relation to their surroundings, and even developed emotional templates for certain situations, such as climbing a hill. These in turn lead to gestures and spoken language. Neuroscience has shed light on these mechanisms and led to discoveries about how early architecture contributed to human ...

Colonial & Antebellum Virginia: Images of Montgomery County's Historical-Cultural Landscape - Paperback

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by Charles M. Good (Author)Virginia has long been regarded as a place of great historical significance. Yet, the noteworthy events of the pre-Civil War era in the Commonwealth's southwestern region, Montgomery County in particular, have long been overshadowed by other parts of the state. Montgomery County played many significant but under-appreciated roles in Virginia and U.S. history, particularly during the period of Westward Expansion. This fascinating pictorial history offers a unique loo...

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by Harold Stiver (Author)UPDATED FOR 2024!!A Source book for Travelers, Photographers, Explorers...Indiana's Covered Bridges Descriptions to all of Indiana's 92 Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, as well as black and white photos GPS Positions Written Driving Directions Basic Info for each Site Photo Tips for each Site A Self Guided Tour of all 31 of Parke County Bridges Truss types described and illustrated Short History of Covered Bridges Number of Pages: 126 Dimensions: 0.27 x 9 x...

Mona Lisa: The History of the World's Most Famous Painting - Paperback

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by Donald Sassoon (Author)A narrative history of how Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa came to be the most famous in the world - and one of the most powerful cultural icons of our time. What has made the Mona Lisa the most famous picture in the world? Why is it that, of all the 6,000 paintings in the Louvre, it is the only one to be exhibited in a special box, set in concrete and protected by two sheets of bulletproof glass? Why do thousands of visitors throng to see it every day,...

A Thing in Disguise: The Visionary Life of Joseph Paxton - Paperback

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by Kate Colquhoun (Author)A brilliantly conceived biography of Joseph Paxton, horticulturist to the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire at Chatsworth, architect of the Crystal Palace at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and one of the greatest unsung heroes of the Victorian Age In the nineteenth century, which witnessed a revolution in horticulture and urban planning and architecture, Joseph Paxton, a man with no formal education, strode like a colossus. Head gardener at Chatsworth by the age of twen...

The Genius in the Design: Bernini, Borromini, and the Rivalry That Transformed Rome - Paperback

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by Jake Morrissey (Author)The rivalry between the brilliant seventeenth-century Italian architects Gianlorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini is the stuff of legend. Enormously talented and ambitious artists, they met as contemporaries in the building yards of St. Peter's in Rome, became the greatest architects of their era by designing some of the most beautiful buildings in the world, and ended their lives as bitter enemies. Engrossing and impeccably researched, full of dramatic tension an...

House Thinking: A Room-By-Room Look at How We Live - Paperback

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by Winifred Gallagher (Author)"A fascinating book that investigates and explains the emotional impact our homes have on our lives. House Thinking . . . guides the way for us to live out our most creative selves at home." --Wendy Goodman, interior design editor, New York magazineIKEA, Ethan Allen and HGTV may have plenty to say about making a home look right, but what makes a home feel right? In House Thinking, journalist and cultural critic Winifred Gallagher takes the reader on a psychologic...

Forgotten New York: Views of a Lost Metropolis - Paperback

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by Kevin Walsh (Author)"Instantly my favorite guide to the city. Walsh has a phenomenal eye and an almost fanatical attention to detail." -- Luc Sante, author of Low LifeAn urban exploration of the oddities and artifacts of New York City's past that are hidden in plain view across the boroughs--from the World's first Hall of Fame in the Bronx to the remnants of the original Penn Station in ManhattanPerfect for lifelong New Yorkers as well as first-time visitors to the city, Forgotten New York...

The Hotel on Place Vendome: Life, Death, and Betrayal at the Hotel Ritz in Paris - Paperback

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by Tilar J. Mazzeo (Author)Set against the backdrop of the Nazi occupation of World War II, The H tel on Place Vend me is the captivating history of Paris's world-famous H tel Ritz--a breathtaking tale of glamour, opulence, and celebrity; dangerous liaisons, espionage, and resistance--from Tilar J. Manzeo, the New York Times bestselling author of The Widow Clicquot and The Secret of Chanel No. 5When France fell to the Germans in June 1940, the legendary H tel Ritz on the Place Vend me--an ico...

Geometria Sagrada y Arquitectura - Paperback

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by Ninon Fregoso (Author), Michael Rice (Contribution by), Dan Winter (Contribution by)Este libro es producto de catorce a os de profundos cuestionamientos, investigaci n, an lisis, s ntesis y comprensiones del v nculo que tiene la Geometr a Sagrada - la matem tica de la vida -, con la Arquitectura Biol gica - los dise os y construcciones hechos como un capacitor -, a trav s de la mirada cient fica; a la uni n de estos tres elementos le llamamosBiofractal. Todo surgi en el a o 2007 cuando or...

Masonry and Concrete Complete Construction - Paperback

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by Christine Beall (Author)This guide aims to be a comprehensive reference to all aspects of building with masonry and concrete for residential purposes. The book covers physical characteristics of masonry and concrete materials, the basic principles of design and performance, and construction techniques.Back JacketCut costs and avoid callbacks with this indispensable guide especially for residential construction professionals. Here to help you plan and do any concrete and masonry job right, ...

Traditional Construction Patterns: Design and Detail Rules-Of-Thumb - Paperback

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by Stephen Mouzon (Author), Susan Henderson (Author)* A hands-on, well-illustrated reference that helps architects and contractors avoid making common errors in traditional construction details * Graphical approach allows users to quickly visualize design solutions * Lists the rules-of-thumb for each detail, and correct and incorrect examples of how to design or construct each detailBack JacketPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher ...

Time-Saver Standards Site Construction Details Manual - Paperback

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by Nicholas Dines (Author), Kyle Brown (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.This efficiency-boosting resource gives you fast access to 350 of the most commonly used site construction detailsDetails for curbs, steps, lighting fixtures, walls, and much more are ready to be copied from the convenient spiral-bound, lie-flat format. In addit...

A Philosophy Of Interior Design - Paperback

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by Stanley Abercrombie (Author)This book explores and explains the fundamentals of interior design. Because it does not emphasize current trends and fashion, its value will be long lasting.Author BiographyStanley Abercrombie, author of Architecture as Art, is chief editor of Interior Design magazine. Number of Pages: 196 Dimensions: 0.39 x 8.94 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: July 21, 2006

Builder's Guide to Landscaping - Paperback

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by Jonathan F. Hutchings (Author), Chad Simmons (Foreword by)Subcontractors and contractors who deal with irrigation, drainage, and landscaping can turn to this comprehensive manual to enhance their technical skills. In this exclusive guide professionals will also find answers to all aspects of landscape construction from decks and retaining walls to pest and plant identification.Both the practicing and novice lalndscaper will benefit from information about hot topics such as energy-efficient...

Water-Resistant Design and Construction: An Illustrated Guide to Preventing Water Intrusion, Condensation, and Mold - Hardcover

$110.88

by William Walker (Author), Dan Felice (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.Capitalize on Proven Solutions to the 25 Most Common Water Problems in Buildings_and Avoid Costly Construction Claims The Illustrated Guide to Water Resistant Design and Construction provides state-of-the-art solutions to prevent the most common water-related ...