Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Asher Benjamin (Author)"The Architect, Or, Practical House Carpenter," by Asher Benjamin, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of architecture as it was understood in the early 19th century. Subtitled "Illustrated By Sixty-four Engravings, Which Exhibit The Orders Of Architecture, And Other Elements Of The Art: Designed For The Use Of Carpenters And Builders," the book provides detailed instruction and visual examples for constructing buildin...

A History of Architectural Development Vol. II: Mediaeval

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Report copyright infringementby F. M. Simpson (Author)An illustrated history of architectural design in Europe from the ancient world to the early Enlightenment. Intended to be a reference work on the planning, construction, materials and principles of design through the ages. Volume II covers the medieval period of central Europe to England. Number of Pages: 528 Dimensions: 1.18 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: February 07, 2025

A Warm Welcome: Quiet Luxury Hotels & Resorts

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Report copyright infringementby Wim Pauwels (Editor)Presents a selection of 30 high-end hotels and resorts from all over the world that redefine the essence of understated elegance and quiet luxury. A Warm Welcome presents a curated selection of 30 high-end hotels and resorts from all over the world that redefine the essence of understated elegance and quiet luxury. In today's fast-paced world, where the pursuit of genuine tranquility often feels elusive, these carefully chosen destinations o...

Architectural Theory. Pioneering Texts on Architecture from the Renaissance to Today

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Report copyright infringementby Bernd Evers (Author)If you've ever wondered what goes through architects' minds when they design buildings, you'll be happy to know that there's no shortage of brilliant reading material to satisfy your curiosity. Wading through the archives at your local library may prove fruitful to your endeavor, but it won't give you the instant gratification that Architectural Theory will.This book brings together all of the most important and influential essays about arch...

Concrete Colonialism: Architecture, Urbanism, and the Us Imperial Project in the Philippines

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Report copyright infringementby Diana Jean S. Martinez (Author)During US colonial rule in the Philippines, reinforced concrete was used to the near exclusion of all other building materials. In Concrete Colonialism, Diana Jean S. Martinez examines the motivations for and lasting effects of this forgotten colonial policy. Arguing that the pervasive use of reinforced concrete technologies revolutionized techniques of imperial conquest, Martinez shows how concrete reshaped colonialism as a proje...

Exit-Architecture. Design Between War and Peace: With a Foreword by Heiner Mühlmann and a Project by Exit Ltd.

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Report copyright infringementby Stephan Trüby (Author), Robert Payne (Translator)Author BiographyStephan Trüby. Architect, theoretician and curator. Studied architecture at the AA School, London where he also lectured. Since 2001 he has been assistant professor for architectural theory and design at the Institut Grundlagen moderner Architektur, at the University of Stuttgart. He is the director of Exit Ltd. a firm specialized in architectural and design consulting. His numerous works have bee...

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Report copyright infringementby International Union of Elevator Const (Created by)The Elevator Constructor, Volume 15, published in 1918, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of elevator construction and maintenance during the early 20th century. Published by the International Union of Elevator Constructors, this volume provides detailed insights into the techniques, standards, and concerns of the trade. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the historical development of e...

'Your Church Newly Built . . .': a History of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire

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Report copyright infringementby Chiz Harward (Author)The church of the Holy Trinity in the small Cotswold town of Minchinhampton traces its origins back to Domesday. The medieval church was largely demolished and rebuilt in the 1840s but the church's south transept remains amongst the finest examples of Decorated architecture in the region. A recent reordering of the church led to extensive archaeological fieldwork and research which has given us a new understanding of the church and its comm...

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Report copyright infringementby Chase Reynolds Ewald (Author), Audrey Hall (Photographer)Modern West celebrates fifteen elegant, modern homes in breathtaking western settings, including Park City, Big Sky, Jackson, West Yellowstone, Sun Valley, and Santa Fe."From dramatic alpine peaks and quiet lakeshores to a desert mid-century design district, each home responds to its setting with a distinct interpretation of the modern West. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of place-based architect...

Dwelling in Resistance: Living with Alternative Technologies in America

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Report copyright infringementby Chelsea Schelly (Author)Most Americans take for granted much of what is materially involved in the daily rituals of dwelling. In Dwelling in Resistance, Chelsea Schelly examines four alternative U.S. communities--"The Farm," "Twin Oaks," "Dancing Rabbit," and "Earthships"--where electricity, water, heat, waste, food, and transportation practices differ markedly from those of the vast majority of Americans. Schelly portrays a wide range of residential living al...

Modern Architecture in Theatre: The Experiments of Art Et Action

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Report copyright infringementby A. Read (Author)If the city is the theatre of urban life, how does architecture act in its many performances? This book reconstructs the spatial experiments of Art et Action, a theatre troupe active in 1920s Paris, and how their designs for theater buildings show how the performance spaces interacted with actors and spectators according to their type.Author BiographyGray Read is Associate Professor of Architecture at Florida International University, USA. ...

Cities Under Siege: The New Military Urbanism

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Graham (Author)A powerful expose of how political violence operates through the spaces of urban life.Author BiographyStephen Graham is Professor of Cities and Society at Newcastle University. He is the author or editor of Telecommunications and the City and Splintering Urbanism (both with Simon Marvin), Cities, War and Terrorism and Disrupted Cities: When Infrastructures Fail. His most recent book is Cities Under Siege: The New Military Urbanism. ...

From Birdhouses to Tiny Houses: Courage Changes Everything

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Report copyright infringementby Linda C. Pope (Author)Linda Pope is a practical environmentalist with a sense of urgency. Her research has led her to understand that solutions are already abundant. What's needed are doers who can step outside their comfort zones and simply "be the change." From Birdhouses to Tiny Houses describes one of Linda's experiments in environmental courage and her students' willingness to learn hands-on. The book demonstrates the power of community-based learning in a...

Heart and Soul of Florida: Sacred Sites and Historic Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Elsbeth K. Gordon (Author)Landmarks of the human spirit "Emphasizes the importance of many Spanish Colonial sites and puts them in context with American History."--Donald A. Crichlow, architectRed-ochre burial mounds, mysterious artifacts in ponds, giant circles carved in limestone, Spanish mission chapels, frontier houses of worship, gothic cathedrals, courthouses, post offices: eight thousand years of Floridians' lives can be experienced through the state's h...

From Smart Cities to the Metaverse: A Journey Through Cybersecurity, Ai, and Urban Sustainability

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Report copyright infringementby Norliza Katuk (Editor), Noradila Nordin (Editor), Adib Habbal (Editor)This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the convergence between smart city infrastructure and the emerging metaverse. This book highlights the importance of integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality/augmented reality, and blockchain to enhance urban living experiences while addressing such innovations' security and ethical challenges. Its appli...

Hollow City: The Siege of San Francisco and the Crisis of American Urbanism

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca Solnit (Author)Reporting from the front lines of gentrification in San Francisco, Rebecca Solnit and Susan Schwartzenberg sound a warning bell to all urban residents. Wealth is just as capable of ravaging cities as poverty.Author BiographyRebecca Solnit is author of, among other books, Wanderlust, A Book of Migrations, A Field Guide to Getting Lost, the NBCC award-winning River of Shadows and A Paradise Built In Hell. A contributing editor to Harper's, ...

An Illustrated Account of St. Bartholomew's Priory Church, Smithfield

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Report copyright infringementby Normanus (Author), G. J. Evans (Author)Explore the rich history of London's iconic "St. Bartholomew's Priory Church Smithfield" with this meticulously detailed account. Authored by Normanus, this volume delves into the architectural and religious significance of St. Bartholomew's, placing it within the broader tapestry of English history. Beyond the Priory itself, the book illuminates the vibrant, often raucous, atmosphere of Bartholomew Fair, a Smithfield inst...

Houses of Boston's Back Bay: An Architectural History, 1840-1917

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Report copyright infringementby Bainbridge Bunting (Author)This superbly illustrated book records the development of Boston's Back Bay during the period of its greatest growth. Bainbridge Bunting focuses his study on one particularly significant architectural form--the town house. He chronicles, both pictorially and verbally, the first appearance, evolution, and eventual discard, during the era, of every local architectural style, all of which later gained national acceptance. He shows how ar...

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Report copyright infringementby David Nolan (Author), Jean E. Fitzpatrick (Calligrapher), Ken Barrett (Other)When the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, St. Augustine was already half a century old. Founded in 1565, the city has been continuously inhabited ever since, and its architectural styles tell stories of boom and bust, fad and tradition, war and peace, modernization and historic preservation.This affectionate portrait of our oldest city offers a comprehensive survey of the many archite...

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Report copyright infringementby Dana Wolter (Author)The Elegance and Comfort of Home features beautiful living spaces that balance sophistication and comfort, achieving an understated elegance that is approachable and supports well-being.As an interior designer, Dana Wolter's goal has always been to create spaces that are not just visually beautiful, but more importantly, functional and livable for the entire family. She believes that the places in which we live should reflect who we are whil...

Inventing the California Look: Interiors by Frances Elkins, Michael Taylor, John Dickinson, and Other Design in Novators

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Report copyright infringementby Philip E. Meza (Author), Fred Lyon (Photographer), Jared Goss (Foreword by)The influential rooms of Elkins, Taylor, Dickinson, and other great talents--as photographed by Fred Lyon--represent the innovation and splendor of postwar Northern California interiors, which continue to inspire the work of designers today. From the 1940s to the 1980s, some of the best resi-dences in Northern California were decorated by a coterie of designers whose names were once reco...

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Report copyright infringementby Edith Wharton (Author), Maxfield Parrish (Author)"Italian Villas and Their Gardens" by Edith Wharton transports you to the heart of Italy's breathtaking landscape architecture. A timeless exploration of Italian gardens and villas, this classic work delves into the history and artistry behind some of the most beautiful estates in the world. Wharton's insightful observations and vivid descriptions bring to life the intricate details of Italian architecture and ga...

Color Schemes For The Flower Garden (1919)

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Report copyright infringementby Gertrude Jekyll (Author)""Color Schemes For The Flower Garden"" is a gardening book written by Gertrude Jekyll, first published in 1919. Jekyll was a well-known British horticulturist and garden designer, and this book is a comprehensive guide to selecting and arranging flowers in a garden to create beautiful color schemes. The book covers a wide range of topics related to flower gardening, including the principles of color harmony, the use of foliage and textu...

The Early Baroque Era: From the Late 16th Century to the 1660s

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Report copyright infringementby Curtis Price (Editor) Number of Pages: 399 Dimensions: 0.94 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: November 08, 1993

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Rudy (Author)Explore the awe-inspiring grandeur of "The Cathedrals of Northern Spain" by Charles Rudy, a captivating exploration of Spain's magnificent religious architecture. Delve into the history and artistry of these iconic structures, monuments to faith and enduring testaments to Gothic architectural brilliance. This meticulously prepared edition showcases the cathedrals' stunning designs and intricate details, offering insight into their historica...

Radical Cities: Across Latin America in Search of a New Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Justin McGuirk (Author)Author BiographyJustin McGuirk is a writer and curator, and has worked as the Guardian's design columnist and the editor of Icon magazine. He is also the director of Strelka Press and the design consultant to Domus, and his writing has appeared in the Observer, the Times, Disegno, Art Review, Condé Nast Traveller, Form, the Architects Journal, Architecture d'Aujourd'hui. In 2012 he was awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale of Arc...

Paul Bunyan's Log Cabin Book - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Red River Lumber Company (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 ...

Design Before Disaster: Japan's Culture of Preparedness

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Report copyright infringementby Miho Mazereeuw (Author)Models of disaster preparedness Across the globe, few sites have faced as many environmental disasters as the islands of the Japanese archipelago. They have endured typhoons, cyclones, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Residents of Japan have responded to their precarious circumstances by developing a unique culture of disaster preparedness, known as bōsai, one that has become embedded in everyday life. It has equipp...

Historic Unionville: A Village in the City

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Report copyright infringementby George Duncan (Author)Step into the picturesque village of Unionville, a small town of vintage shops and neighbourhoods that look as though they had tumbled out the past. Historic Unionville introduces readers to the history of this town, as told by its unique architectural heritage, which bridges the Late Georgian and the Postmodern.Author BiographyGeorge Duncan is a founding member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals and a two-time recipient...

In Situ: Unique Homes Crafted for California Living

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Report copyright infringementby Mark English Architects (Author), Zahid Sardar (Introduction by)In Situ: Unique Homes Crafted for California Living provides an inspiring glimpse into seven residences designed by Mark English Architects that celebrate the Californian landscape and relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Mark English Architects believes every home is a prototype, developed in collaboration with the client, landscape, topography, climate, and cultural considerations. in Situ: Unique H...

Barkitecture: Explore the World of Innovative and Sustainable Pet Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Joshua Thomasson (Author)A showcase of eclectic designs, architectural inspiration, and adorable dogs. Barkitecture is a world of innovative pet architecture featuring over 50 unique houses, from sleek modern beauties to whimsically fun creations. Whether you're a seasoned designer, a pet parent looking to create a special retreat for your furry family member, or simply someone who loves animals, you will adore this book of cool digs and furry friends. For the ...

Contemporary Interiors: A Source of Design Ideas

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Report copyright infringementby Philip Jodidio (Author)An excellent addition to contemporary interiors category: a package of exceptional value combined with renowned author Philip Jodidio's exceptional eye, this book includes the most cutting-edge, effective, and appealing breakthroughs in home architecture within the past five years. A stunning collection of outstanding works of contemporary residential architecture from around the world. Contemporary Interiors is the perfect source of ins...