Architecture - Buildings - General

Cross over to a world of architectural marvels with 'Brilliant Bridges, ' a captivating coloring book that showcases the beauty and grandeur of bridges. Immerse yourself in the intricate details and graceful designs as you bring these iconic structures to life with your artistic...

Planning for Community A comprehensive exploration of community planning that integrates today's social and economic issues with policy and governance considerations In Planning for Community, distinguished regional and local planner Phil Heywood delivers an insightful examination of the accelerating impacts of social, environmental, and...

Author: Powers Brown ArchitectureISBN-10: 1864709820ISBN-13: 9781864709827Publisher: Images Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/25/2024Pages: 256Format: Hardcover

Portugal's visual appeal, whether in the diverse experiences of its cities, the wild grandeur of its coastline, or the serene, picturesque farms and vineyards along the Douro River Valley, speaks to a deeper, almost metaphysical appreciation of this ancient European nation's beauty and history.Portugal,...

Climate change, extreme weather conditions, the degradation of biodiversity, CO2 and fine-dust pollution in cities demand action. How can architecture make a contribution to achieving a paradigm shift? Can architecture not only be designed to be removable and recyclable, but to be additionally green...

This book provides an extended exploration of the multimodal analysis of spatial (three-dimensional) texts of the built environment, culminating in a holistic approach termed Spatial Discourse Analysis (SpDA). Based on existing frameworks of multimodal analysis, this book applies, adapts, and extends these frameworks to...

Paperless Builders: The Why, What, and How of Construction Technology is a transformative guide for design and construction companies seeking to modernize their operations and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.Written by Hamzah Shanbari, this book delves deep into the core challenges plaguing...

Discover Oxford's finest Modern architecture, built from 1940 to 1989 with this two-sided map. Featuring works by Philip Dowson of Arup, ABK, HKPA, James Stirling, the Smithsons, Oxford Architects Partnership, Arne Jacobsen, Powell & Moya and others. Written by Robin Wilson, with original photography...

Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Alexandria was for a long time the largest city in the ancient world. Flattened by a tsunami in 365 AD, it was little more than a fishing village when captured by Napoleon in 1798. The 19th...

In this 6th edition, the text and illustrations of every chapter are thoroughly revised to present the latest technologies, methodologies, and processes for the construction of tall buildings, from foundation, basement, and superstructure to roof. Contemporary sustainability concerns, as well as the latest regulations...

Failures of structures occur in all parts of the world as the result of design errors, construction defects, abuse or misuse, ageing and deterioration of the structure, lack of maintenance, as well as environmental effects such as wind, flood, snow, earthquake and, of course,...

The use of flint is uniquely interlinked with the history of mankind. In the evolving relationship between humanity and the natural world, the provenance of flint as a resource is, arguably, unparalleled. Its continuing use today is simply another link in a long chain...

Author: Philip JodidioISBN-10: 1864709847ISBN-13: 9781864709841Publisher: Images Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/25/2024Pages: 272Format: Hardcover

In 1981 Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alison Lurie published The Language of Clothes, a meditation on costume and fashion as an expression of history, social status and individual psychology. Amusing, enlightening and full of literary allusion, the book was highly praised and widely anthologized. Now...

An innovative and original survey of the best Mid-Century Modern architecture from around the world Featuring 450 of the very best works of Mid-Century Modern architecture from every continent, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces showcases how the architects of the time harnessed the...

Published 100 years ago, Le Corbusier's Vers une Architecture was conceived as a way of making sense architecturally of a moment of profound social and technological change. Today, we live at another pivotal moment for architecture and for the wider world. The climate emergency...

Bricklaying System (1909) is a comprehensive guide to the art of bricklaying, written by Frank Bunker Gilbreth. The book covers all aspects of bricklaying, including the tools and materials required, the techniques involved in laying bricks, and the different types of bonds that can...

The Autodesk Revit 2025 Black Book is the 6th edition of our series on Autodesk Revit. This book is designed to help beginners in understanding the workflow in Revit and how simple BIM models are created. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. In this...

Acclaimed photographers James and Karla Murray invite readers inside the doors of thirty legendary watering holes to discover how each has contributed to the social and cultural fabric of New York City. For nearly three centuries, people have been gathering in New York City...

After over a decade of travel, study and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects' shares their uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics.The book features richly illustrated dispatches from visits to Japanese landscapes, architecture and cultural sites, shedding light on the influence Japanese traditions have...

Competition management in the context of public and private projects, design competitions serve as an instrument for selecting and optimizing design solutions and for commissioning the most important design partners. Without the competition discourse, the transparency it ensures in the awarding process, and its...

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of theatres and concert halls. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. ROOM CHARACTERISTICS3. DRAMA ROOM QUALITIES4. MUSIC ROOM QUALITIES5. THE HOUSE6. THE STAGE7. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY USES.Author: J. Paul GuyerISBN-10: 8644038044ISBN-13:...

Discover of a lost Los Angeles from an era before the freeways in this beautiful coffee table book from iconic architectural photographer Arthur Hylen.Los Angeles Before the Freeways: Images of An Era 1850-1950 gives a lush, visual tour of a Los Angeles that no...

Author: Edward McParlandISBN-10: 1848226594ISBN-13: 9781848226593Publisher: Lund Humphries Publishers LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2024Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.21lbsSize: 9.67h x 7.05w x 0.95d

The Autodesk Revit 2025 Black Book is the 6th edition of our series on Autodesk Revit. This book is designed to help beginners in understanding the workflow in Revit and how simple BIM models are created. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. In this...

Author: Architects Regional Council AsiaISBN-10: 1875498265ISBN-13: 9781875498260Publisher: Images Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/25/2024Pages: 112Format: Paperback

Explore the beauty and history of Fonthill Abbey through this stunning collection of illustrations and photographs. Originally built in the late 18th century, Fonthill Abbey is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and has fascinated visitors for generations. This book provides a unique insight into...

This book presents a methodology for the design, construction, monitoring, optimization, and post-occupancy evaluation of net-zero and positive-energy communities based on the experiences gained in the EU Horizon 2020 ZERO-PLUS project.Author: Shabtai IsaacISBN-10: 1032208465ISBN-13: 9781032208466Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/12/2023Pages: 214Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w...

- Green vs grey, plants vs concrete: 175 images of Brutalist structures interrogated by natureBrutalist architecture is commonly associated with a cold, austere aesthetic. But architects have long found ways of incorporating greenery into their more brutal designs, creating a striking contrast between the...

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in accessory equipment for theatres and concert halls. Here is what is discussed:1. ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT2. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS3. CLASSIFICATION OF ACCESSORY FACILITIES4. VISION-RELATED ACCESSORIES5. HEARING-RELATED ACCESSORIES.Author: J. Paul GuyerISBN-10: 8644271938ISBN-13: 9798644271931Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

A collection of over 140 photographs showing the history of Winnipeg from varying perspectives. Remember the Beachcomber Restaurant, the Assiniboine Park Conservatory, and a very small but well-designed international airport with concrete walls? From the early fortifications of Upper Fort Garry, to the architectonic...

During the Medieval period, farmers across Europe were often obliged to offer one tenth of their yield to the Church, supporting a network of monasteries, abbeys and their varying religious motives. Storage for such offerings, known as tithes, required the construction of large, protective...

Adult Coloring Book Cityscapes Volume 3 has 25 beautiful amazing cities around the world to color. Coloring books are not just for the kids anymore. In fact, adult coloring books are all the rage right now. It is a fun activity for many children...

A curated survey of the legendary Portuguese architect's most interesting buildings, photographed by Duccio MalagambaThe renowned Portuguese architect ﾁlvaro Siza is widely regarded as one of the most important architects of the 20th and 21st centuries. Recognized with numerous awards throughout his career, his...

The ultimate book of concrete architecture, featuring 300 buildings of every type and style from the past 100 years A singularly impressive volume featuring 300 examples of the most incredible and inspiring concrete architecture from the early twentieth century to the present day. Organised...

The geometric foundations, forms, and patterns in today's architecture, design and, decorative arts can trace their origins in past cultures. From humankind's first path-like doodles on cave walls through to the higher abstractions developed to make accurate measurements and predictions, the three-dimensional forms we...

"This revised third edition of A View From the River is a companion to the architectural river cruises run by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. It presents the principal buildings along the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, from schools to high-rises, and contains updated photography...

Presented here are some of the devices used by Ken Yeang in his endeavors to take his theoretical work on ecoarchitecture into the real world of building. The fundamental underlying premise is that ecoarchitecture, if it is to fully embrace the natural world, must...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: A E RichardsonISBN-10:...

Launched in 2016, the Raummaschine--a kinetic installation of 384 motor-driven hanging ball chains which move as visitors manipulate a touchpad--took space and movement as starting points for exploring the manifold relations between body, space and architecture. This book provides an account of the design...

Majestically austere photographs of monastic interior spaces by Friederike von RauchBerlin-based artist Friederike von Rauch (born 1967) uses a medium-format camera to depict monastic interiors. Collected here, these photographs--absent of human figures with a delicate balance of light and dark--capture the contemplative power of...

Resisting Postmodern Architecture studies critical regionalism within the wider framework of postmodern architecture.Author: Stylianos GiamarelosISBN-10: 1800081340ISBN-13: 9781800081345Publisher: UCL PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/10/2022Pages: 438Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.85lbsSize: 8.98h x 6.06w x 1.26d

Low text, high amount of black and white photographs of tiny houses of all kinds - cottages, rock/stone homes, log cabins, yurts and tipis, thatch roof and mud huts, bungalows, small beach houses, boathouses, sod houses, stone ruins, little chapels/churches, even cave dwellings and...

"Vignola codified the rules of classical architecture for the Italian Renaissance . . . Ware codified Vignola for the American Renaissance." -- John Barrington Bayley, from the Introductory Notes to The American VignolaFrom 1890 to 1940, Americans designed and built classical architecture on an...

How "Chicago construction" came to frame houses throughout America. From its origins in the Midwest in the early nineteenth century, the technique of light timber framing--also known at the time as "Chicago construction"--quickly came to underwrite the territorial and ideological expansion of the United...

- Classy coffee-table book about the multifaceted architecture and vision of Van Damme Vandeputte, featuring sublime photos of a selection of their architectural creations and sources of inspirationThe Belgian architectural firm Van Damme - Vandeputte was founded 5 years ago but their portfolio is...

Baumschlager Eberle Berlin wurden 2010 von Dietmar Eberle und Gerd J臠er mit einem sehr speziellen Auftrag gegr?det. Das weltweit agierende Architekturb?o gestaltete in den fr?en Jahren wurden von hier aus die globalen Wettbewerbsbeitr臠e f? Baumschlager Eberle international. Durch die Wettbewerbserfolge, vor allem im Wohnbau...

This portfolio is a collection of Tate Lauderdale Works over the course of his first four years of architecture school. This portfolio was submitted to the Auburn University Portfolio competition and received second place.Author: Tate LauderdaleISBN-10: 1716615275ISBN-13: 9781716615276Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/26/2020Pages: 104Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.08lbsSize:...

Two main types of residential architecture have dominated the architecture in the Fujian region in China. They, known as tulou and weiwu, have been developed in parallel. Both for communal living, but distinct from each other in terms of setting, layout, form and size....

KRIS YAO ARTECH's new monograph Section assembles 27 of the firm's projects in the dynamic Greater China region, dating back to 2012. It includes a wide range of architectural types, catering for the cultural, commercial, corporate, education, hospitality, and transportation sectors, in addition to...