Architecture - Buildings - Residential

Barn Plans and Outbuildings is a comprehensive guide to building barns and other farm structures, originally published in 1881 by Byron David Halsted. This book provides detailed instructions and illustrations for constructing a variety of structures, including barns, stables, sheds, poultry houses, and more....

History of the state's families and homes, originally published in 1941.Author: Herman SeeboldISBN-10: 1589802632ISBN-13: 9781589802636Publisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2005Pages: 564Format: Boxed SetWeight: 5.10lbsSize: 9.58h x 6.58w x 3.01d

Central North Carolina boasts a rich and varied architectural landscape--from the early plantation houses and farms of its northeastern reaches, to the red brick textile mills and tobacco factories that line railroads across the region, to the glamorous New South skyscrapers of downtown Charlotte....

Author: Arlo BensonISBN-13: 9798161303368Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2026Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d

Buying a home is exciting-but maintaining one can quickly feel overwhelming when you do not know what to inspect, clean, test, repair, or schedule first.Small maintenance tasks are easy to overlook until they become leaks, breakdowns, moisture problems, safety hazards, or expensive emergency repairs.The...

Sutton Place, the Manhattan neighborhood that runs between East 53rd and 59th Streets between First Avenue and the East River, has a long and fascinating history. Rosario Candela, the premier architect in New York City in the 1920s, designed many of the luxurious buildings...

"Old Oador Houses" provides an evocative look at the historic architecture and classic dwellings of England, with a particular focus on the aesthetic and cultural legacy of old inns and ancestral residences. The work serves as a detailed survey of the traditional building styles...

This beautiful collection of architectural photography showcases magical moments of Thomas Elliott with PAI's architecture and interiors, in their perpetual quest to create beauty. Everything has an origin--a point where it begins and takes shape. As an architect, designer, and photographer, Thomas Elliott describes...

A Long View explores the award-winning residential design of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson through the lens of fifteen private residences across the United States and Canada. With a curated selection of homes completed between 2016 and 2026, the book tells the story of how BCJ's...

At the forefront of contemporary architecture, the minimalist approach emerges as a philosophy that transcends mere aesthetics, entering the domains of functionality, efficiency and profitability.Minimalist Architecture aims to simplify the shape and composition of spaces, embracing elegance in simplicity and beauty in purity.In this...

A major phenomenon that signaled the emergence of social change in the Third World after the Second World War was the rapid growth of the population of towns, and a gradual coalition of erstwhile village communities into urban centers. Housing for the poor in...

"The book that can help you hear what your home is trying to tell you" * Component by component breakdown of how a house is built. * Arms homebuyers with information to help you select a home. * Helps homeowners understand maintenance of your...

Explores the architectural transformation of South Jersey's barrier island from Victorian fishing town to summer resort, highlighting preservation efforts amidst urban decay.The Wildwoods are four boroughs on a South Jersey barrier island first settled in the late 1800s. Once known as Five Mile Beach,...

"The Old House Altered" offers practical guidance and inspiring ideas for renovating and modernizing older homes. Aimed at homeowners and architects alike, this book explores the delicate balance between preserving historical charm and incorporating contemporary design elements. With detailed examples and insightful commentary from...

Explore the fascinating world of "Houses On Wheels" with Emma Marshall's insightful exploration of mobile living. From the earliest caravans to modern RVs and tiny homes on wheels, this book charts the evolution of a lifestyle driven by freedom and adventure. Discover the ingenuity...

"Woodward's Cottages and Farm Houses" offers a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of rural residences during the mid-19th century. Authored by George Evertson Woodward, this book presents detailed architectural plans and elevations for a variety of cottages and farmhouses, catering to a...

Domestic Architecture of France, XIIth to XVIth Century, Volume 1 offers a detailed exploration into the evolution of residential building design in France during the medieval and Renaissance periods. This volume presents a comprehensive study of the architectural styles, materials, and construction techniques employed...

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...

The Suburban Homes of London, first published in 1916, offers a fascinating glimpse into the residential landscape of early 20th-century London. William Spencer Clark provides a detailed guide to the city's most desirable suburban localities, exploring their unique social scenes, notable residents, and distinctive...

"The Art of Building a Home: A collection of lectures and illustrations" by Barry Parker and Reginald Unwin offers a fascinating glimpse into the principles of domestic architecture and residential building design. This meticulously prepared reprint of a classic text explores the art of...

Author: Wexford K. CallanISBN-13: 9798161232026Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/09/2026Pages: 574Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.89lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.16d

Author: Diane P. KarrISBN-13: 9798161050309Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/08/2026Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.30d

Author: Larry MillettISBN-10: 1681343274ISBN-13: 9781681343273Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/03/2027Pages: 200Format: Hardcover

Author: Wayne A. ReidISBN-13: 9798188412180Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2026Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.06d

Author: Lydia Zhang MooreISBN-13: 9798161068687Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/09/2026Pages: 210Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d

The Southeast is a landscape of remarkable contrasts -- shaped by salt air and subtropical light, ancient mountains, quiet marshlands, and sweeping coastal plains. Here, architecture must respond not only to the beauty of the land, but also to its climate, history, and deeply...

Charleston is the most populous city within South Carolina. The town is located just south of the geographical midpoint of the state's coastline on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. The English founded Charleston during 1670 as Charles Town, named in honor...

Based in South Africa but with a presence on six continents, SAOTA is an internationally award winning architecture studio committed to realizing the full potential of every project: architecture that is resilient, contextual, and enduring. Shaped by Place celebrates 40 years of SAOTA's work,...

This book presents design strategies for housing environments for older adults, based on concepts of aging in place, human factors, and safety. It covers topics such as activities of daily living, independence, autonomy, and dependence, risk factors for falls, types of environmental adaptations and...

Now available in paperback, this collection of essays emanates from the Annual Historic Houses of Ireland Conference held at National University of Ireland, Maynooth, which provides focus and recognition for new scholarship and other developments in the field of historic house studies. *** "Interesting...

'Michael Zaretsky's Precedents in Zero-Energy Design is such an important book ... it will help readers recognize that design comes before technology - and renewable energy systems alone can't solve the problems we face' - John D. Quale, Assistant Professor of Architecture and ecoMOD...

From Pulitzer Prize-winning design critic Alexandra Lange, a beguiling look at the waste-not architecture of the 1970s-and the consequences of leaving it behind. In 1977, Jimmy Carter sat by a fire and urged Americans to lower their thermostats, "live thriftily," and help their neighbors....

Renovate, convert, add on, build an ADU, or move? Before You Move a Wall gives you a clear way to decide before you spend a dollar on design fees or contractor bids. Using the HAVEN Method, this practical guide walks you chapter by chapter...

Small spaces can make wonderful homes.The Small Home Design Book brings together 22 thoughtfully arranged small-home concepts ranging from a tiny 193-square-foot cottage to a comfortable three-bedroom home of about 1,200 square feet.Explore cozy cottages, rustic cabins, farmhouse-inspired homes, warm-climate designs and clean modern...

Beyond an unassuming door in Marrakesh lies a house arranged around a piece of sky. In Kashan, a long pool guides visitors toward a shaded hall; in Ahmedabad, an open chowk brings daylight deep into a closely built neighborhood. These places share an architectural...

ENTRYWAY WOODWORKING PROJECTSTURN AN ORDINARY ENTRYWAY INTO A MORE USEFUL SPACEIs your entryway cluttered with shoes, coats, bags, keys, and everyday items?Do you need practical furniture that fits your space without making the area feel crowded?ENTRYWAY WOODWORKING PROJECTS gives you practical ideas for creating...

Long before "net zero" became part of our vocabulary, Saskatchewan homebuilders were proving that - even in our extreme prairie climate with its long and cold winters - they could design and build homes that were comfortable, energy-efficient, and affordable to operate. They developed...

Most books about living off the grid begin with a shopping list. Solar panels. A battery bank. A chainsaw. A generator, a truck to fetch the fuel, and a hardware store at the end of the road.This one assumes there is nothing to buy.It...

Seasonal Home Maintenance, made simple - even if you are starting from scratch.Seasonal Home Maintenance Made Easy guides complete beginners step by step, in warm, plain language with nothing assumed. A Beginner's Guide to Year-Round Home Care -- Simple Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter...

The Structure of SpaceBefore Design Is Executed, It Is DefinedBy Vera BlouinSomething feels off.Not because a space is unfinished, but because it was never defined.You've lived it: the home that looks complete but exhausts you. Mornings that feel inefficient. Rooms you occupy but never...

Arguably one of the most iconic mega-cities in Asia, Tokyo, the capital of Japan, plays an important economic and cultural role. It has been featured in various media as a liveable city with a well-developed public transport system. Yet, what international media coverage often...

Author: Mireia Casanovas SoleyISBN-10: 3741923850ISBN-13: 9783741923852Publisher: KoenemannLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.54lbsSize: 7.60h x 7.00w x 0.90d

"Richly adorned with colorful photographs, the publishers apparently envisioned a coffee-table book; if so, it fills that role admirably... Still Standing significantly documents a specific form of vernacular architecture. Not only are the structures themselves analyzed, but it also considers, in intimate and informed...

During the eighteenth century cities and towns all across the British Isles experienced a wave of expansion. Tall, elegant Georgian houses made a dramatic appearance. Today, extensive numbers of these Georgian houses survive and play a major role in the urban heritage and environment....

A house is more than walls, rooms, and a roof. It is a network of systems, and every one of them has to work together.Why does a crack appear above a window? Where does rainwater actually go after it reaches the roof? What is...

ARCHICAD 29 BLACK BOOK - A Comprehensive Guide to Architectural, Structural, MEP Design & DocumentationMaster Archicad 29 with a practical, step-by-step reference designed for students, architects, engineers, BIM professionals, educators, and anyone who wants to build real-world proficiency in Archicad. The Archicad 29 Black...

Author: Francesca Carrara,Alina PayneISBN-10: 0674307240ISBN-13: 9780674307247Publisher: Villa I TattiLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/06/2027Pages: 200Format: Paperback

NEW YORK, MY LOVE is a new black & white photography book by David John Koenig. The architecture of New York City has captivated millions and this book wants to bring the photographer's vision to you. Photos were taken between the years 2014-2024.Author: David...

Author: Kilian Schmitz-HübschISBN-10: 3987410701ISBN-13: 9783987410703Publisher: Kettler VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/16/2024Pages: 320Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.63lbsSize: 8.74h x 6.30w x 0.94d

The House Of Edward Winslow, Built In The Eighteenth Century At Plymouth, Massachusetts.Author: Walter Merriam PrattISBN-10: 125821122XISBN-13: 9781258211226Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.52w x 0.07d