Architecture - Buildings - Residential

Throughout history, the relationship between landscape and architecture has formed the basis of culture and the development of human settlements. The unfolding of a site, its transformation through the construction of buildings or of entire cities, translates into this basic idea: that history extends...

Within the picturesque borders of Jefferson County, West Virginia remain the vestiges of a history filled with Civil War battles and political rebellion. Yet also woven into the historical landscapeof this small county nestled within the Shenandoah Valley is an unusual collection of historic...

Philadelphia's Architecture (1915) is a book written by William F. Gray that provides a comprehensive overview of the architectural styles and structures present in Philadelphia during the early 20th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different...

This delightful volume, written by one of America's first landscape architects, offers a wealth of practical advice and beautiful illustrations for designing and building the perfect country home. Downing's visionary ideas about creating harmonious, functional living spaces and integrating architecture with nature remain relevant...

Uncover the secret Chicago laboratory of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style. Before Frank Lloyd Wright officially launched America's most famous architectural career, he was designing the building blocks of his legendary prairie style on the side. In violation of his contract with his employers,...

Italian Villas And Their Gardens 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, we have worked towards:...

Hillier: Selected Works presents the design work of the husband-and-wife team of J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier during the last 25 years coupled with a brief graphic retrospective of the Hillier practice of architecture over 57 years of operation. Despite taking unconventional paths...

- Thirty amazing mountain cabins with distinctive innovative architecture, by renowned architects- Stunning photos showcase the details of each cabin - all available to rent - and detailed information on nearby hiking trails is also includedDiscover the hidden beauty of some 30 mountain cabins...

This book is all about House Plans as per Vastu Shastra with a detailed explanation of house plan and included some Vastu tips too. This book contains 80 variety of house plan Pictures and ideas about how to make a house plan as per...

The first in our new city series of children's titles celebrates everyone's favorite city in the world: Paris, the city of lights. The hardcover story book, the memory game, and the coloring book are all illustrated in a hand-drawn, colorful, graphic, and vintage styleAuthor:...

What are the challenges architects face when designing dwelling spaces of a limited size? And what can these projects tell us about architecture - and architectural principles - in general? In BIG little house, award-winning architect Donna Kacmar introduces twenty real-life examples of small...

Framed by the period of the Great Acceleration, these writings and projects represent a critical commentary on the state of architecture and urbanism and their causal role in global metamorphosis. On the eve of Plunz's status as Emeritus at Columbia University, New York Global...

The book focuses on ways to reinvent public housing in New York Citythrough a series of design projects from Yale School of Architecture thatintegrate form and provide social programs for the residents.The students investigated the relationship between housing, equity, health, and community. The students...

Earth-sheltered building has existed since the heyday of Skara Brae in Scotland 5,000 years ago, and is used today by people around the world, from the Yaodong of northwest China to the subterranean residents of Coober Pedy, Australia, and even to converted missile silos...

Living off the grid has become increasingly desirable in recent years. Escaping the city to be immersed in nature is ever more appealing as the pressures of everyday life increase. The need to reduce our carbon footprints as the effects of climate change become...

Greater Medieval Houses of England and Wales, 1300-1500 is a three volume survey offering an assessment of nearly 700 houses and a synthesis of current knowledge and research. This second volume, first published in 2000, covers central England and Wales and is divided into...

The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture: Set Forth in Two Lectures is a book written by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin in 1841. Pugin was a prominent British architect and designer who played a significant role in the Gothic Revival movement of the...

This book features some ninety of the most influential modern housing designs of the last hundred years by some of the best-known architects in the field. Each project is explained with a concise text and photographs and specially created scale drawings, including floor plans...

Light gauge Steel Frame (LSF) wall systems are commonly used in residential and commercial construction due to their numerous benefits. With the increased use of LSF systems and a greater importance on fire safety needed, research on LSF systems has changed focus to complex...

A multiauthored portrait of the Swiss open-air museum documenting centuries of historic homes and the enchanting details of vernacular architectureFounded in 1978, Ballenberg is a legendary Swiss open-air architectural museum that gathers more than 100 residential and agricultural buildings from the 14th to the...

Learn how interior designing is as much about problem-solving as it is about inspiration, aesthetic, and function as leading interior designers share the challenges they faced and the rewards they received when creating their own homes. As their own clients, these designers can afford...

The intuitive design, sun-lit spaces, and tranquil vibe of modernist houses have an enduring appeal today. But can these homes be updated for contemporary living while maintaining the integrity of the original architecture? The New Modernist House presents twenty-one mid-century homes respectfully restored and...

This early work on Italian Villas and their Gardens is a beautifully illustrated look at the subject. Chapters include; Florentine Villas, Sienese Villas, Roman Villas, Villas near Rome, Genoese Villas, Lombard Villas and Villas of Venetia. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion...

A detailed guide to designing and building rural homes and structures, with an emphasis on functionality and practicality. From wood houses and workshops to water systems and cattle yards, this book provides valuable insights for anyone interested in country living.This work has been selected...

Through visiting fellow ch穰eau rescuers from UK Channel 4's first series Escape to the Ch穰eau DIY, Beyond Paris examines rural France from a home hunter's perspective.Sophie Duncan's witty romp through some of France's less understood regions is informed by 22 years of renovating a...

Soak in a little New Orleans history while enjoying a visual tour of her homes. Known for beauty and style, New Orleans delivers as much in its architecture, even the simple shotgun houses in working neighborhoods. Houses of the Garden District and plantations beyond...

Fully illustrated with 42 images and 27 plans For Zurich architect Stefan W?ser, architecture is not reduced to the craft of designing and implementing the design, but also involves thinking about its socio-cultural significance in contemporary society. With the house in Bassersdorf, for example,...

Chandigarh is a giant experiment in town planning and architecture in India and the world. Being one of the best cities planned and built afresh on virgin land, Chandigarh attracted the global community of architects, planners, and historians. Resultantly, copious works have been written...

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....

"A beautiful book for readers researching affordable options for chic yet environmentally friendly ADU construction."--Library JournalAccessory dwelling units (ADUs) are good for people and communities. An inside look at 25 charming, ultra-functional, extra living spaces will inspire you to build one of your own!An...

There are many hidden aspects to the process of 'sheltermaking'. Peter Cowman refers to these as the 'invisible architecture'. Unseen yet powerful in their effect, one will ignore these at one's peril! We are invited to think of this invisible architecture not just in...

Houses are not just assemblages of individual rooms but intricate patterns of organised space, governed by rules and conventions about the size and configuration of rooms, which domestic activities go together, how the interior should be decorated and furnished and what kinds of household...

While Karl Lagerfeld was famous for being at the very center of the fashion industry for over half a century, he was equally opinionated when it came to interiors, which acted as a private creative outlet.Following an introduction by Patrick Mauriès, each house is...

- This is the 28th year of the Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards, which is judged by top designers. The awards are prestigious and the selection criteria are of an international standard- The book contains 12 space types and 61 exciting projects, including dining...

Showcases the interior design vision of ten international designers Beautifully finished in luxury, natural black linen "I was part of Fleur's British Interior Design Exhibition in London in the 1980s. The strength of Fleur's vision defined the event and made participation a real pleasure...

Known for a style that is both refined and accessible, Malene Birger expands the focus of her design empire from clothing to equally exquisite living spaces. This stunning volume embodies her knack for transforming homes into inspirational works of art. Birger's spaces combine international...

First monograph on Rena Dumas, interior designer for Hermes maisons and stores around the world, featuring over 400 documents, photographs, plans and drawings.Author: Chloe Braunstein-KriegelISBN-10: 2376660319ISBN-13: 9782376660316Publisher: Norma EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/02/2020Pages: 432Format: HardcoverWeight: 4.71lbsSize: 11.30h x 8.50w x 1.60d

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...

Never before has house design been a science; it has always been a subjective desire of a rich person who can throw money away to achieve a personal satisfaction of something for him or her. At the opposite end of scale, i.e., housing for...

In Room Without Roof, the archetypal gabled form of a house takes on a twist to envelop both interior and exterior spaces. In A Tale of Two Courts, a semi-detached house shuts itself from the street but reveals on the inside a thoroughly tropical,...

- The successor to the bestselling Carchitecture (6,000 copies sold)- America's most iconic architecture meets dazzling supercars- Top-notch photography, sleekly designed"Design writers Thijs Demeulemeester and Bert Voet's book Carchitecture explores the historical parallels between trends in architectural styles and car design." - Financial Times...

Embrace the world of innovative opportunities provided by prefabrication and modular construction, billed by many as the future of modern architecture.Step into the new era of architecture and design with Prefab and Modular, a well-curated collection of prefabricated and modular housing as well as...

Flat Pack, catalogue and pre-manufactured homes have a secret history in the Bay Area. Many homes were pre-cut and delivered to the job site to be assembled in a matter of days. From small 2 bedroom beach bungalows to spacious 2000+ square foot shingle...

An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glassGlass Houses presents 50 stunning architect designed homes that utilize glass to maximum effect. The international selection includes early modernist houses from the 1930s, such as Philip Johnson's Glass House and Mies van...

It is by no coincidence that another collaborative project is spear-headed by K2LD. Having organized a group of five architects to venture into China in 2004 and successfully master-planned and completed the Lien Villa Collective at Holland Park, Singapore in 2009, Ko Shiou Hee...

Over the past three decades, Vincent Van Duysen has become an important force in design through his expressive architecture and serene interiors. This book documents the source of his inspirations and ongoing laboratory: his own homes. Vincent Van Duysen has had an outsized influence...

In today's world of ultra-modern community living with the affordability of luxuries of life, it has become vital to be environmentally conscious in building our homes, living in them and maintaining them too. Its time we needed a co-coordinated and meaningful program of self...

Architects of the Southwest: Grounded in the Mountains and the Desert includes a stunning showcase of residential architecture and landscape design from Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. All of the projects selected highlight the Southwest as an unparalleled region with a...

The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia investigates global projects for sustainable development on the cutting edge of self-sufficient housing, addressing environmental, economic and social needs. The projects investigate construction techniques and processes to build houses with local means, from the intelligent application of...

Created for students and professionals to inspire changes in how new buildings are designed and constructed, the Self-Sufficient competition challenged participants to design a self-sufficient and ecologically oriented dwelling. In the early 20th century, the concept of "dwelling" was defined as a "machine for...