Architecture - Buildings - Religious

Environmental Technologies In Architecture by Bertram York Kinzey Jr. is a comprehensive guide that explores the latest technologies in sustainable architecture. The book covers a range of topics, including energy-efficient building design, renewable energy systems, green materials, and sustainable construction practices.The author provides an...

The New Universal Molding Book, published in 1891 by Rand McNally and Company, is a comprehensive guide to the latest styles of moldings and architectural designs for both exterior and interior finishes. This book contains a wealth of information and illustrations on the various...

Chapter Masonry by Edmond Ronayne is a comprehensive guide to the history, philosophy, and practices of Freemasonry. The book is divided into three sections, each covering a different aspect of Masonry.The first section explores the history of Masonry, tracing its origins back to the...

An Encyclopedia Of Cottage, Farm, And Villa Architecture And Furniture V2 is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of homes and furniture in the early 19th century. Written by John Claudius Loudon, a prominent landscape designer and horticulturist of his time, this...

This book explores why and how the design of architecture contributes to Christian pursuits of social and environmental justice. Edwards offers a new understanding of architectural design's relation to Christian ethics and proposes five moral commitments for orienting the design process towards the flourishing...

""A Quiet Corner of England: Studies of Landscape and Architecture in Winchelsea, Rye, and the Romney Marsh"" is a book written by Basil Champneys and published in 1875. The book is a collection of essays and sketches that explore the landscape and architecture of...

Hints On Cottage Architecture: Being A Selection Of Designs For Laborers������� Cottages, Singly, In Pairs, And In Groups (1850) by Henry Weaver is a book that provides a comprehensive guide on the design and construction of cottages for laborers. The book features a selection...

"[A]n excellent analytical study of a sensationally beautiful type of temple. . . . This work is not just art historical but embraces . . . religious studies, anthropology, history, and literature." --Catherine B. Asher"[A]dvances our knowledge of . . . Bengali temple building...

This beautifully illustrated book provides an intimate look at some of the world's most famous cathedrals, as described by some of the greatest writers of all time. From the soaring arches of Notre-Dame to the intricate carvings of York Minster, each cathedral is presented...

This volume consider the major trends and developments in Iranian architecture during the 1960s and '70s in order to further our understanding of the underpinnings and intentions of Persian architecture during this period. While narrative explorations of modernism have relied heavily upon classifications based...

Built between 1632 and 1643 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is unquestionably the most renowned mausoleum in the world. Now this legendary monument to love can be seen as no visitor to...

""Three Lectures on Architecture in England: From the Earliest to the Present Time"" is a book written by Henry Rose and published in 1843. The book contains a series of lectures that explore the history of architecture in England, from its earliest beginnings to...

""How To Do Architectural Drawing: A Textbook And Practical Guide For Students In Architectural Draftsmanship"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Oscar Schutte Teale in 1914. The book is aimed at students of architectural draftsmanship and provides a detailed overview of the techniques and...

The oldest churches shown in this book were built as early as in the 15th century, most of those still standing were built in the 18th and 19th centuries, and quite a few are still being built today. Many were destroyed in the two...

The colorful art of mosaic vividly illuminating medieval Roman history. Dazzling mosaic pictures made of glittering shards of light-reflecting colored glass embellish Rome's oldest churches and tell an enduring story of beauty, faith, and artistry across a thousand years. This book brings these little-known...

The Place of the Mosque probes a host of discursive formations--spaces of public assembly and social interaction, quotidian practices, disputed sites, and biopolitics--while critiquing their peculiar anomalies. It goes beyond architectural criticism to emphasize the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary study of place and space.Author: Akel...

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,...

This book provides a conceptual, historical and contemporary context to the relationships between gender, religion and cities. It draws together these three components to provide an innovative view of how religion and gender interact and affect urban form and city planning. While there have...

By the end of the medieval period, Britain's churches already had an architectural heritage of one thousand years, much of which remains on view today. This guide by architectural historian Jon Cannon uses high-quality photographs and diagrams to help us to analyze the leading...

The Andean Hybrid Baroque is the first comprehensive study of the architecture and architectural sculpture of Southern Peru in the late colonial period (1660s-1820s), an enduring and polemical subject in Latin American art history. In the southern Andes during the last century and a...

The Cathedrals Of Great Britain: Their History And Architecture This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content,...

The first history of all the English cathedrals, from Birmingham and Bury St Edmunds to Worcester and York MinsterAuthor: Nicholas OrmeISBN-10: 030027548XISBN-13: 9780300275483Publisher: Yale University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/06/2024Pages: 320Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.30w x 1.00d

In 1986 I first toured Britain and was attracted to the British Cathedrals. Over the years this attraction has grown to a deep fascination. These days I have come to enjoy photography and also the creation of websites, so a project to photograph and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Drawing on more than four decades of research, Tennessee Log Buildings examines one of the Volunteer State's most precious--and fast-disappearing--traditions. From the pioneer era through the mid-twentieth century, folk builders in Tennessee used logs to construct cabins, barns, other outbuildings, schools, and churches. In...

This book examines the development of the mosque from the hijra (A.H.1/A.D.622) to the fall of the Umayyad dynasty (A.H.133/A.D.750). The aims of the book are two-fold. Firstly, to consider how those mosques for which we only have literary evidence may be approached for...

The Minsters And Abbey Ruins Of The United Kingdom: Their History, Architecture, Monuments, And Traditions is a comprehensive book written by Mackenzie Edward C. Walcott in 1860. The book is a detailed account of the history, architecture, monuments, and traditions of various minsters and...

The book represents a wide panoramic overview of the Russian Northern church architecture of the 14th-19th centuries.Author: Evgeny KhodakovskyISBN-10: 1138104310ISBN-13: 9781138104310Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2017Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.41d

The Principles of Architectural Design, written by Percy Leman Marks in 1907, is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of architecture. The book covers a wide range of topics related to architectural design, including the history of architecture, the principles of design, the...

The longstanding collaboration between Aalto and the Church has previously been put down to reciprocal expediency, and the buildings perceived as spatially stirring, yet devoid of religious meaning. By analysing designs for churches, parish centres, funerary chapels and cemeteries in Finland, Denmark, Germany and...

John VanBelle was Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity's first hired Executive Director.His leadership in our early years continues to be recalled by those who ministered with him.John and his wife Esther are two of God's saints. Their trust in the Lord is an...

The countryside, towns and cities of Britain are full of churches. They represent some of the most iconic, beautiful and occasionally bizarre buildings in the country. They have a lot to say about our history, our art and our ideas. But how do you...

A vital collection of interdisciplinary essays that illuminates the significance of Marian shrines and promises to teach scholars how to "read" them for decades to come. American Patroness: Marian Shrines and the Making of US Catholicism is a collection of twelve essays that examine...

Columbarium tombs are among the most recognizable forms of Roman architecture and also among the most enigmatic. The subterranean collective burial chambers have repeatedly sparked the imagination of modern commentators, but their origins and function remain obscure. Columbarium Tombs and Collective Identity in Augustan...

Expert analysis of the history of St Davids Cathedral. This special issue of the Journal of Religious History, Literature and Culture features a series of studies by experts on architecture and church history concerning St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Contributions range across the...

Author: Gojko SubotocISBN-10: 1580930069ISBN-13: 9781580930062Publisher: Monacelli PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1998Pages: 256Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.67lbsSize: 12.21h x 9.39w x 1.07d

Japanese Shinto is the simple belief that the divine dwells in all things around us. Shinto: The Japanese World of Kami Spirits is a concise guide to the fundamental elements of the Shinto religion--its rich mythology and symbols, intricate rituals, festivals, ancestral spirits, awe-inspiring...

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,...

If you are a church leader looking to construct a new building, seeking to adapt or enlarge your property or facing the reduction or liquidation of your buildings, Making Property Serve Mission is the definitive resource you are looking for. Opening with a compelling...

"So infectious is R. Howard Bloch's passion for his subject that even those unable to do the traveling required will find in Paris and Her Cathedrals an inspiring guide to these time-hallowed masterpieces of medieval culture." --Colin Jones, author of Paris and The Great...

An illustrated history of the missions of San Antonio, a UNESCO World Heritage SiteAuthor: Lewis F. FisherISBN-10: 1595347135ISBN-13: 9781595347138Publisher: Maverick BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2010Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.30d

Moller's Memorials of German-Gothic Architecture is a book written by Georg Moller and published in 1836. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Gothic architecture of Germany, with a focus on the Gothic style that emerged in the region during the Middle Ages....

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The two volumes, with numerous color photographs and drawings, contain the first complete study of Protestant church building in Early Modern Europe (16th-18th centuries). The variety of building materials and the abundance of spatial solutions show how great the innovative and entrepreneurial potential was...

Join Epiphanius Wilson on a journey through some of the most awe-inspiring cathedrals in France. Wilson's vivid descriptions of the architectural features, the historical significance, and the spiritual atmosphere will leave readers in admiration of the beauty and grandeur of these historical landmarks.This work...

Author Joy Sheffield Harris guides readers on an architectural tour through the religious diversity of the Sunshine State . Over 200 years have passed since the first Florida church was established and today the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine has been restored to capture...

A ground-breaking and enlightening exploration of the structures which elevate architecture to spirituality.Sacred Spaces showcases 30 of the most breath-taking, innovative, iconic and undiscovered examples of contemporary religious architecture, including work by well-known architects alongside emerging designers.Spanning all major religions and places of worship...

Many important people are buried in Suffolk churchyards and cemeteries. This book contains a selection of notable figures whose memorials can be seen and visited. Some are justly famous; others have eluded the recognition they deserve. Authors, artists, musicians, sportsmen, pioneers of industry, heroic...

The architecture of the Islamic world is predominantly considered in terms of a dual division between 'tradition' and 'modernity' - a division which, Saeid Khaghani here argues, has shaped and limited the narrative applied to this architecture. Khaghani introduces and reconsiders the mosques of...