Architecture - Buildings - Residential

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...

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

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:...

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

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...

A ground-breaking work when first published in 1931, this classic book is now released in soft cover. A visionary, Eleanor Raymond, A.I.A. explored what she called the, "unstudied directness in fitting form to function." The book was one of the first systematic inventories of...

This beautifully illustrated volume provides a unique insight into a sophisticated historical technique which was employed to adorn private interiors in traditional Arab courtyard houses in Damascus. 'Ajami decoration is almost universal in the interior adornment of Damascene houses, and this study, done from...

The UIA-PHG congress "Breathing new life in the 21st century hospital" dealt with issues concerning the hospital of the future, digital hospitals, emerging trends in hospital design, focusing also on ageing populations and new architectural design concept for this kind of users. These issues...

This volume is the first text to focus specifically on the archaeology of domestic architecture. Covering major theoretical and methodological developments over recent decades in areas like social institutions, settlement types, gender, status, and power, this book addresses the developing understanding of where and...

This provocative volume stimulates debate about lost 'heritage' by examining the history of the hundreds of great houses demolished in Britain and Ireland in the twentieth century. Seven lively essays debate our understanding of what is meant by loss and how it relates to...

Known for her unique design style that seamlessly blends wonderfully clashing colors and eclectic patterns with great whimsy, Kemp has become a global icon in the world of interior design. With her unapologetic use of color, exquisite layering of pattern, and an eye for...

This stunning book offers insider access to Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Palace, a resplendent achievement of baroque Italian architecture. This is a perfect volume for classic Italian art and architecture lovers. In a unique natural setting--the Isola Bella island on Lake Maggiore, surrounded by the...

Architecture: Gothic And Renaissance (1908) is a book written by Thomas Roger Smith, an English architect and writer. The book is a comprehensive study of two of the most important architectural styles of the medieval and early modern periods, Gothic and Renaissance. The book...

Discover timeless inspiration for residential design in "Modern House-Plans for Everybody" by S. B. Reed. Originally published for a wide audience, this meticulously reproduced edition offers a fascinating glimpse into domestic architecture and home construction of a bygone era. Explore a diverse collection of...

Explore the fascinating evolution of English domestic architecture with "The Growth of the English House" by John Alfred Gotch. This meticulously researched history traces the architectural development of the English house from 1100 to 1800, offering a comprehensive overview of its changing styles and...

Step into the past and marvel at the architectural beauty and cultural significance of New England's most iconic homes. In this lavishly illustrated tribute, Mary H. Northend explores the history and design of dozens of buildings, from early colonial mansions to elegant Victorian estates....

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,...

Prepare to be wowed, amused, and inspired as you visit over 100 houseboats, inside and out. Architect Kathy Shaffer follows her bliss and explores the floating legacy of her Sausalito home. With an eye toward the artistic, Shaffer carefully documents the architectural evolution of...

The first book from AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Huh is filled with her elegant, colorful work, while inspiring readers to create different moods at home. Acclaimed designer Huh's warm and welcoming interiors resonate with harmony, elegance, and dynamism, each room animated by...

This book documents the landmark Spence House in detailed chapters that describe its design, construction, living in the house and the Spences' architectural precast concrete plant that produced the house. The house design is of the International Style influenced by Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye....

Designs, drawings and data spanning 25 years of space- and energy-efficient residential housing projects across Mexico CityFounded by Yuri Zagorin in 2000, the work of Mexico City-based architecture firm ZDA focuses on projects of various scales, ranging from single-family homes and apartment towers all...

A world-renowned architect and her team respond to the need for affordable shelter in our growing climate emergencyIn Bangladesh, climate change causes frequent flooding, forcing countless people to find new homes. In response, Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum (born 1968) and her team have developed...

Wabi-sabi, the ancient philosophy that values imperfection, has dominated Japanese art at its highest level. In 350 stunning colour photographs this book celebrates the Wabi-sabi mood through a selection of brands, galleries, artists, craftsmen, designers, publishers, and material suppliers. Text in English and French....

The Glass House, designed by celebrated architect Philip Johnson as a personal retreat, is an icon of modern architecture. This volume features a specially commissioned suite of photographs, taken throughout the four seasons, by renowned architectural photographer Michael MoranA crystalline box set in a...

Explore the foundations of domestic architecture with Eugene Gardner's "Homes And How To Make Them," a timeless guide to house plans and home design. This meticulously prepared edition offers insights into building and construction from a historical perspective, perfect for anyone interested in the...

Looking to build your dream farmhouse? Look no further than this book. Sayer and Halfpenny provide twelve beautiful designs for farmhouses along with estimates for each distinct building and article. The book also includes the customary measurements for most of the areas where these...

Banister Fletcher's Model Houses for the Industrial Classes is a pioneering work on social housing and urban design. Originally published in 1850, this book argued for the importance of good design and sanitation in the construction of housing for the working classes, and provided...

The first book from Drake/Anderson illustrates the award-winning firm's opulent modernist design with interiors that are as unique and expressive as they are inviting and livable. Principals Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson delight in creating imaginative rooms that emphasize the precious alongside the everyday....

With his new work "AI Art Architecture" Hari creates house design and unique architecture with the help of artificial intelligence art generator DALL-E 2. The art might be generated by a computer system, but the ideas and direction are guided by Hari Tahov. The...

Five Houses on the Wild Side is a visual feast showcasing the wildly imaginative, rules-free, cozy and sumptuous interiors Elena Agostinis has created for her family's homes in New York, Montana, and Mexico. Bold and courageous choices of colors and patterns, elements from the...