Architecture - Buildings - General

The presented residential projects in Vienna originated from a desire to develop living concepts that strengthen the sense of community and contribute to a society based on solidarity - building groups and participative projects, neighbourhood homes, temporary or permanent social forms of living and...

This Special Issue includes expanded academic papers selected from the forthcoming BBNZ 2014 Conference. The 2014 Building a Better New Zealand conference was held at The Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland, from 3 September 2014 to 5 September 2014. Themes: -Achieving Better Buildings -Improving the Performance...

The concept in the back of the monumental structure located at the IDF officers school is based on receipt of the Torah by Moses on Mount Sinai. Moses received his appointment at the location of the burning bush. At the ceremony revealing their officer...

Artron is the foremost printing enterprise in China. As the core project of Artron's printing culture industry, the Artron art website is actively setting up to create archives for artists. Moreover, since the site is at the periphery of the city, the art center...

"This book examines the impact of industry 4.0 on building and city management, architecture, and cultural heritage"--Author: Cecilia Maria BolognesiISBN-10: 1799812359ISBN-13: 9781799812357Publisher: Engineering Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/13/2019Pages: 452Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.29lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.91d

Pollution damages materials, but it has changed dramatically in the past century, with a reduction in the concentration of corrosive primary pollutants in urban atmospheres. At the same time, architectural styles and types of materials have changed, as we have moved to more organically...

A captivating exploration of barns, their architecture, history, and cultural significance.The Truth About the Barn delves into the world of these iconic structures, offering answers to questions about their origins, design, and enduring appeal. David Elias investigates the barn's place in culture, religion, art,...

Although Blackpool is not an old town, it has a wealth of fascinating buildings that represent its growth from a small village on the Lancashire coast to a centre for tourism. Visitors from nearby Liverpool and Manchester came by stagecoach in the eighteenth century...

With its magnificent Early English cathedral, timbered buildings and historic houses, Salisbury has a wealth of history and architectural treasures. Its story began 2,500 years ago when an Iron Age fort was built on Salisbury Hill, 2 miles north of the modern town centre,...

Crowds of visitors flock to Whitby to explore the ancient abbey, walk the narrow streets, pass Captain Cook's home and see the replica of his ship Endeavour, but the history of Whitby is much richer, as revealed in this tour of its significant, interesting...

Northwich has an impressive history stretching back to Roman times when the surrounding area was exploited for its salt pans. Although the town's history goes back so far, the township was a very small one, comprising little more than 6 square acres of land....

Today, Bournemouth is one of the favourite resorts on the south coast, but until the early nineteenth century, the area was just heathland where cattle grazed. In 1810, Lewis Tregonwell - regarded as the first inhabitant and founder of Bournemouth - visited the beach...

High Wycombe is often looked upon as the archetypal, provincial town - a suburban satellite of London with little history of note. Such a viewpoint is far from the truth as it is Buckinghamshire's second largest town and has a rich heritage stretching back...

Discover Salford's architectural treasures and historical landmarks in this captivating journey through the city's 50 most iconic buildings.Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Salford through its architecture, from the medieval Ordsall Hall to the modern Lowry Theatre. Uncover the stories behind these...

Deal and the adjoining Walmer have long been important towns on the Kent coast. Walmer was the probable landing point for Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain in 55 BC and Deal was once the busiest port in England. Henry VIII's shoreline castles at Deal...

Discover the architectural and historical gems of Chesterfield in 50 Buildings!Explore the fascinating history of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, through its most interesting buildings and structures. From the iconic Crooked Spire to the elegant Georgian shopfronts, this guide showcases the changes that have shaped this historic...

Beverley's rich historic legacy is visible in its many beautiful buildings. Already an important religious centre in Anglo-Saxon times, it continued to grow throughout the Middle Ages as a place of pilgrimage and as a prosperous wool-trading centre, and its landmark buildings and structures...

Discover Worcester's architectural treasures and rich history in 50 iconic buildings.From the medieval cathedral to the modern Hive, explore the buildings that have shaped Worcester's identity. This accessible guide, written by a local architectural historian, unveils the stories behind the city's greatest architectural achievements....

Discover the architectural treasures and rich history of Bury St Edmunds in this captivating exploration of 50 significant buildings.From the medieval wool industry to its vibrant modern culture, Bury St Edmunds boasts a unique identity embodied in its remarkable buildings. This guide, penned by...

Discover Dublin's rich history through its iconic buildings.Dublin in 50 Buildings explores the fascinating story of Ireland's capital through a curated selection of its most significant architectural landmarks. From the medieval Dublin Castle to the Georgian Customs House and the modern Bord Gáis Energy...

Discover the architectural gems of Cheltenham, from Regency elegance to modern marvels.Explore 50 iconic buildings that have shaped Cheltenham's unique identity, from its medieval origins to its reign as a fashionable spa town. Uncover the stories behind landmarks like Cheltenham Minster, the Montpellier Rotunda,...

The Isle of Anglesey is treasured for its natural beauty by visitors and residents alike, but it is also the home of a wide range of interesting and striking historic buildings. Local author Warren Kovach, founder of the Anglesey History website, takes you down...

From its earliest days as a major Roman fortress to its current status as one of Britain's most visited tourist destinations, Chester has a proud and distinctive identity. Its extraordinary history is embodied in the rich architecture that has shaped this jewel of the...

Explore Cardiff's architectural evolution through 50 iconic buildings.From its humble beginnings as a regional town to its status as the capital of Wales, Cardiff's history is etched in its buildings. This book explores the city's architectural treasures, from the Victorian Coal Exchange to the...

From its early fame as the terminus of the Stockton to Darlington Railway, the world's first passenger rail line, to its Victorian heyday as an important centre of railway manufacturing and bridge building, the County Durham town of Darlington has a proud and distinctive...

Gateshead has often been portrayed as the 'poor relative' of its larger and more glamorous Tyneside neighbour Newcastle. But Gateshead has a long and proud industrial and social history, much of which has sadly gone, but in recent years there has been a revival...

From its days as a booming coal-mining and shipbuilding port in the mid-nineteenth century through post-industrial decline and late twentieth-century regeneration, to its current status as a growing commercial centre and popular tourist destination, South Shields has a proud and distinctive identity. This extraordinary...

From humble beginnings Woking grew with the opening of the Wey Navigation Canal in the mid-seventeenth century, carrying traffic from Guildford to the River Thames, then more significantly with the arrival of the railway in 1838 and subsequent development of 'New Woking' in the...

From its days as a major fishing and whaling port, through Second World War bomb damage and post-industrial decline to its current status as UK City of Culture for 2017, Hull has a proud and distinctive identity. This extraordinary history is embodied in the...

Sefton is one of the most variegated boroughs in the land. It encompasses two former boroughs: the industrial seaport Bootle at one end and the genteel seaside resort of Southport at the other. In between stretches beautiful coastline, home to six links courses including...

Discover Portsmouth's rich architectural and civic history through 50 iconic buildings.Explore the evolution of Portsmouth, England, from its Tudor naval roots to its modern urban landscape. This guide showcases the diverse architectural styles and historical significance of 50 carefully selected buildings, revealing the city's...

From its days as the largest city in England after London and, until the Industrial Revolution, capital of the most populous county in the country, to its current status as a major regional centre and one of the most prosperous and attractive cities in...

Discover Edinburgh's architectural treasures and rich history in 50 iconic buildings.From the medieval Old Town to the neoclassical New Town, this guide explores Edinburgh's vibrant past through its most significant architectural landmarks. Local author Jack Gillon takes you on a journey through castles, churches,...

Discover the architectural treasures and rich history of Wakefield through its iconic buildings.Wakefield in 50 Buildings explores the architectural evolution and historical significance of this vibrant Yorkshire community. From the Anglo-Saxon Cathedral to the modern Hepworth Wakefield art gallery, journey through Wakefield's past and...

Discover the architectural treasures and historical landmarks of Kingston upon Thames in this captivating guide.Explore the rich history of Kingston upon Thames through its most significant buildings, from ancient churches to modern structures. Julian McCarthy, a qualified tour guide, takes you on a chronological...

Taunton is the county town of Somerset. It has its origins in the Saxon period and was a prime location in the Civil War and during the Monmouth Rebellion. Much development took place in the Georgian era when many of the ancient buildings were...

The borough of Newham in East London was largely built up from the 1800s onwards. Early industry on the river included tide mills and the Royal Docks and their ancillary services provided employment. Large areas of housing also followed the building of the railways...

The city of Wolverhampton was originally a Staffordshire market town. Its wealth was built on the woollen trade, but during the Industrial Revolution the exploitation of coal and iron deposits in the area transformed the city, which, along with neighbouring towns, came to be...

Explore the haunting beauty of abandoned Britain through stunning photography.Simon Sugden captures the ethereal allure of derelict buildings, from forgotten Yorkshire mills to decaying religious sites. Each photograph tells a story of a bygone era, revealing the beauty in decay and the echoes of...

Aylesbury, the county town of Buckinghamshire, started as a Saxon settlement called Aegel's burgh. By medieval times it had developed into an administrative centre, with its weekly market serving as a focal point for surrounding villages. Over the centuries the main industries were lace...

People have lived, farmed and traded in the Hertfordshire town of Tring for thousands of years. The Icknield Way, which hugs the Chiltern scarp, is reckoned to be the oldest road in Europe, while the Bulbourne Valley provided an obvious route for the Romans...

Situated a mile from the Hertfordshire village of Welwyn, the Garden City was founded in 1920. It was the vision of Ebenezer Howard, founder of the garden city movement that aimed to combine the benefits of living in a town with those of living...

Situated on opposite sides of the Thames, the ancient districts of Southwark and Blackfriars have played a crucial role in London's political, social and religious activities throughout the centuries. Today, thousands of visitors flock here to enjoy the many famous pubs, theatres, galleries and...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

"Building Operations In Representative Cities, 1920" offers a detailed snapshot of building management practices in urban centers across the United States during the early 20th century. Compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this report provides invaluable insights into the costs, labor requirements, and...

"The San Francisco Block Book, Volume 1906" offers a detailed snapshot of San Francisco real estate just before and after the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire. Published by the Hicks-Judd Company, this volume provides invaluable insights into property ownership, urban planning, and the city's...

A fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century rural school architecture, "An Architectural Monograph on a Three Teacher Rural School With Teachers' Cottage," edited by Russell Fenimore Whitehead, offers a detailed study of a specific school design. Originally published in 1921, this monograph provides architectural plans...

Auburn Illustrated offers a glimpse into the late 19th-century charm and development of Auburn, Alabama. This meticulously reproduced volume captures the essence of a burgeoning Southern town through detailed illustrations and descriptive text. Highlighting the architectural beauty of Auburn University and its surrounding landmarks,...

Designing Post-Virtual Architectures: Wicked Tactics and World-Building explores, describes, and demonstrates theories and strategies for design in a post-virtual world. This book reveals affinities among social, mathematical, philosophical, and language expressions integrated into a theoretical framework, facilitating design across physical and virtual space. This...

Since the passing of the Housing, Town Planning, etc, Act, 1909, there have been published a considerable number of books and a vast number of pamphlets and magazine articles dealing with the subject of Town Planning. There has, however, been produced nothing that can...