Architecture - Buildings - Residential

Exploring the latest advancements and showcasing projects that show just how beautiful and innovative prefab and modular dwellings can be.The prefabrication of modules, rooms or entire buildings is becoming increasingly important in the modern construction industry. It is an extremely attractive option for builders...

New Scottish Houses: Contemporary Architecture and Living in the Landscape brings together for the first time the best examples of contemporary rural houses in Scotland. Showcasing the new rural vernacular that has developed in Scotland over the past 20 years, it presents this rich...

Since its publication in the early 90s, Brenda Boardman's Fuel Poverty has been the reference text for those wishing to learn about this complex subject. In this, its successor, she turns a critical eye to the new millennium and finds that the situation, while...

The Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia: The Architectural Record, December 1935 is a book that documents the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg, a historic town in Virginia, USA. The book was published by Architectural Record and it provides an in-depth look at the architectural...

The porch, whether simple or grand, evokes feelings of welcome, comfort, and nostalgia in all of us, yet there has been little published on the history of this omnipresent architectural feature. This book examines how porches in their many forms have evolved in the...

This study of the housing market in the San Francisco Bay Area offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing builders and developers in a rapidly changing market. With case studies and analysis, Maisel shows how shifts in demographics, economics, and policy are affecting...

This publication presents five Swiss architects providing insight on their "good plans" with short texts and images: Elli Mosayebi (EMI Architekten); Jeannette Kuo (Karamuk Kuo Architects); Maria Conen (Conen Sigl Architekt: innen); Lütjens Padmanabhan (Lütjens Padmanabhan Architekten); Philipp Esch (Esch -Sintzel Architekten). Apartment floor...

Beyond Walls: The Subtle Elegance of Japanese InteriorsLife in Japan - and therefore also the culture of living - oscillates between two very contrasting poles: on the one hand, the tranquility of country life, surrounded by the sounds of nature, with tatami mats, sliding...

Nordic Design as a Timeless Source of InspirationThe design culture of the Nordic countries is celebrated for its successful blend of minimalism, coziness, comfort, and beauty. Few places in the world approach housing with such intentionality, where architecture and interior design continually strive to...

Starting as an examination of space in Roman Pompeii, the author soon found the sheer architectural fabric of the city at odds with the rather simplistic explanations for it offered in the academic literature. This prompted a more rigorous exploration of the definition of...

A study of London suburban-set writing, exploring the links between place and fiction. This book charts a picture of evolving themes and concerns around the legibility and meaning of habitat and home for the individual, and the serious challenges that suburbia sets for literature.Author:...

This stunningly illustrated volume presents forty-five of the most interesting tropical houses of the last fifty years, surveying India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, and northern Australia.Author Patrick Bingham-Hall sets the houses in context, arguing that climate, colonization, and modernism, as...

Performing Home is the first sustained study of the ways in which artists create artworks in, and in response to, domestic dwellings.In the context of growing interest in ideas and practices that cross between architecture, arts practice and performance, it is valuable to understand...

In Biophilic Visions, Ward Blake Architects explores its unbuilt projects, releasing them from the office archives and giving them a new life in print. Biophilic Visions: The Conceptual Works of Ward Blake Architects represents a large cross-section of the firm's work, from its beginnings...

Author: Wim PauwelsISBN-10: 2875501631ISBN-13: 9782875501639Publisher: Beta-Plus PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2026Pages: 668Format: Hardcover

An engaging history of The University of Alabama President's MansionAs part of The University of Alabama's 175th anniversary celebration (2006), the new edition of A Mansion's Memories includes details of the tenures of the four presidents who have served since the Mathews term. Profusely...

Above the forest floor, a world of wonder awaits. Tree houses have always captured our imaginations--symbols of escapism, endless youthful summers, and a deep-rooted connection to nature. But today, they've evolved beyond childhood hideaways into architectural marvels that blend sustainability and cutting-edge design. So,...

Celebrated for her effortlessly chic and relaxed aesthetic, Johnson returns with a stunning new volume showcasing her latest projects--spaces that blend classic elegance with unexpected modernity. This captivating new volume, the follow-up to Johnson's beloved Spaces for Living, offers an inside look at her...

"English Country Houses: One Hundred Plates" offers a glimpse into the stately homes of England. This compilation showcases a variety of architectural styles and interior designs, reflecting the grandeur and elegance of the English countryside. The collection of plates provides valuable insights into the...

The Casa Sorolla represents the painter's world and brings together everything that surrounded and interested him, the things that inspired him, that he created, enjoyed and lived with.In Spanish & EnglishAuthor: Lluís Casals Coll,Enrique Varela AgüíISBN-10: 8484788814ISBN-13: 9788484788812Publisher: Triangle PostalsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight:...

KEWEENAW Mi. IS HOME TO COPPER COUNTRY ONE OF THE BIGGEST NATIVE COPPER DEPOSITS IN THE WORLD. THE MERE MENTION OF KEWEENAW BRINGS TO MIND SOME OF MOST RICH AND COLOURFUL HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA. THE FIRST COPPER MINERS OF KEWEENAW WHERE THE PALAEO...

The English castle evokes thoughts of an age of chivalry, when gallant knights fought and romanced amidst towers, battlements and moats. This image is further enhanced by the dramatic ruins we visit today, with their mysterious passages, spiral staircases and dingy dungeons. Yet, what...

In California, authentic Spanish colonial houses were built with local materials for comfort and convenience, with both construction and ornamentation traditional of Spanish and New England settlers. This book gives architects, home builders and historians a chance to view photos, sketches, and twenty-six full...

Custom luxury in distinctive personal spaces. Forewords by Frank O. Gehry and Paul Goldberger. This first book on the interior designs of San Francisco-based Paul Vincent Wiseman and The Wiseman Group showcases distinctive homes where clients find themselves at peace in a profound way....

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,...

Charming old houses in a uniquely American form are lovingly showcased in this engaging book. Romantic, imaginative, and eminently photogenic, Carpenter Gothic homes feature fairy-tale-like exterior details--steep gables; pointed arches, windows, and doors; elaborate gingerbread trim; and porches--in addition to one-of-a-kind, highly desired interior...

Author: Wim PauwelsISBN-10: 2875501658ISBN-13: 9782875501653Publisher: Beta-Plus PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/06/2026Pages: 402Format: Hardcover

Author: Pieter PeulenISBN-10: 9460583903ISBN-13: 9789460583902Publisher: Luster PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/06/2026Pages: 240Format: Hardcover

-Louis I. Kahn's 12 most recognized houses are included in this issue, from his first the Oser House in 1940, to the last built work in his lifetime the Korman House in 1973 -Each project has been newly photographed and illustrates the current state...

This book is written for the home inspector to better understand boilers. It will help them to understand boiler operation to verify safe operation. It includes both steam and hydronic boilers.Author: Ray WohlfarthISBN-10: 198765076XISBN-13: 9781987650761Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/07/2018Pages: 244Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.27lbsSize:...

Welcome to a visual journey designed to inspire outdoor living possibilities. This book is crafted with the vision of empowering new homeowners to curate outdoor spaces that resonate with their lifestyle, while offering contractors and architects fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to elevate their...

Welcome to a visual journey designed to inspire outdoor living possibilities. This book is crafted with the vision of empowering new homeowners to curate outdoor spaces that resonate with their lifestyle, while offering contractors and architects fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to elevate their...

Welcome to a visual journey designed to inspire outdoor living possibilities. This book is crafted with the vision of empowering new homeowners to curate outdoor spaces that resonate with their lifestyle, while offering contractors and architects fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to elevate their...

Author: Sarah GlynnISBN-10: 1904662226ISBN-13: 9781904662228Publisher: Categorical BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/02/2015Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.32d

Successful Houses And How To Build Them is a book written by Charles E. White, originally published in 1912. It is a comprehensive guide to building a successful house, covering all aspects of the process from planning and design to construction and finishing. The...

Packed with accessible information, this book covers all the technical and practical aspects of home design in tropical environments.It begins by outlining the prerequisites needed to understand the issues involved (climate, heat, thermal comfort, etc.) and discusses the solutions offered by traditional housing. It...

The first monograph on The Greenwich, designed by the Uruguayan Rafael Viñoly, an opulent residential building in New York's most iconic architectural neighborhood. Downtown Manhattan, with its classical limestone facades and monolithic super-towers, has always been one of New York's most iconic architectural neighborhoods....

This book is all about House Plans as per Vastu Shastra. In this book, you get 100 Different sizes of house plans as per Vastu Shastra principles. In this book, you will get the best ideas to make your dream house. This book will...

This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the design and construction of cottages and small homes. Featuring hundreds of stunning photographs and detailed floor plans, this volume provides a wealth of inspiration and practical guidance for architects, builders, and homeowners.This work has...

Newtown, Massachusetts is home to some of the finest examples of 19th and 20th century American architecture and has an interesting history as well.Incorporated in 1688, Newton has a history asfascinating as it is long. Newton illustrates the city's development from a community of...

Timeless Revival is a compendium of homes, including apartments and single-family houses, that have been remodeled to suit contemporary lifestyle needs. A multitude of photographs and architectural drawings illustrate the rehabilitation process of over 30 projects, from concept to construction. Informative material provides ideas...

Author: Lisa A. WattsISBN-13: 9798218801250Publisher: River House PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2025Pages: 146Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.31d

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

Author: Claudia Martinez AlonsoISBN-10: 3741923834ISBN-13: 9783741923838Publisher: KoenemannLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.55lbsSize: 7.70h x 6.90w x 0.90d

In her third book, Kayne, the creator of the quiet-luxury lifestyle brand, presents inspiring interiors from an array of artisanal houses set in beautiful landscapes, showing us how to create spaces that encourage living well and sustainably in comfort and style. A celebrated fashion...

Introducing the philosophy and works of W.DESIGN, the Chinese interior design firm whose rooms exude calmness and holistic unity. Wu is one of China's most recognized and awarded interior designers, and the proposer of an original holistic design language at the crossroads of East...

Ninethy-three new private residences and apartments by renowned architects and interior designers from all over the world. The eighth edition of this bestseller, celebrating 93 of the most beautiful houses and apartments from all over the world. The book contains exclusive new projects from...

A look at some of the most intriguing and inspiring uses of the humble shed The shed: A place of retreat, where we can forget the pressures of everyday life, work on a treasured project, store all those keepsakes we can't bear to throw...

Garden Cities of Tomorrow is a book written by Ebenezer Howard and published in 1902. In this book, Howard presents his vision for a new type of urban planning, which he calls the Garden City. He argues that the problems of overcrowding, pollution, and...

This visually stunning volume explores Monticello, both house and plantation, with texts that present a current assessment of Jefferson's cultural contributions to his noteworthy home and the fledgling country. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), third president of the United States, designed his Virginia residence with innovations...