Architecture - Buildings - Residential

This comprehensive handbook equips you, regardless of experience level, to become a confident woodworking maestro. Learn essential techniques, expert tips, and step-by-step instructions for building stunning decks, crafting elegant trim, constructing functional shelves, and tackling a variety of beautiful home woodwork projects.Ditch the limitations...

"Discover the ultimate guide to sustainable living with 'Shipping Container Home Starter Hack 2024.' This comprehensive book unlocks the secrets to building, designing, and thriving in your own container home paradise. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or an eco-conscious homeowner, this guide is your...

An architectural, personal, and historical account of one of the towering figures from America's Gilded AgeFirst published in 2001, this acclaimed volume is back in print, shining a spotlight on the four major houses purchased or built and renovated for Henry Clay Frick, the...

Modern urban architecture by the renowned and multi-award-winning firm praised for structures that respond to often-challenging contexts, and with a self-imposed mandate to build in a way that furthers the social good. A desire to redefine the ways architecture can contribute to truly progressive...

Nordic Living delves into the essence of Scandinavian design, celebrating the foundational role of minimalism. Through visual pages showcasing the most stunning interiors, this book unravels the legacy of design pioneers and traces the evolution of Scandinavian aesthetics, revealing the seamless fusion of tradition...

Timeless architect-designed places meant to last for generations and serve as both backdrop and scrapbook for lives well lived.Wade Weissmann has a passion for and commitment to creating significant and highly detailed luxury residences for clients who want homes where memories can be made...

This provides an engineer's perspective on traditional construction methods for timber frames with infills, focusing on traditional paianta houses in Romania and minka houses in Japan to provide insights into the construction, seismic behavior, and design considerations of such structures.Author: Andreea Dutu, Yoshihiro YamazakiISBN-10:...

This directory catalogs the most prominent apartment buildings in New York City during the early 20th century. It provides information on building locations, features, and amenities, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking housing in the city at that time.This work has been...

This book explores the design and architecture of cottages, lodges, and villas. Filled with illustrations and plans, it provides insight into the building process of these charming homes. From simple cottages to grand villas, this book is essential for anyone interested in the history...

The book tells the story of communal living from about 1850 until today. Three motives of sharing - the economic, political and social intention - divide the residential objects, which are investigated in a historical analysis and allocated to nine development phases. The author...

Delve into London's architectural curiositites and discover the unexpected gems waiting around every corner.London is full of extraordinary, enigmatic and, above all, unexpected buildings: a pirate castle in Camden, an art gallery made of shipping containers, underground ghost stations, and much more. Here David...

The Salem Athenaeum, 1810-1910 is a historical book written by Joseph Nickerson Ashton and published in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the Salem Athenaeum, a private library and cultural center founded in Salem, Massachusetts in 1810. The author traces the history...

50% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Clean the dust from your Electric Pressure Cooker and let's start cooking mouth-watering meals Get invaluable experience of cooking delicious Indian meals in your Instant Pot and start to cook tasty homemade stews and braises.This cookbook is...

"As homely as a cottage, but with a garden worthy of a manor." Sir Frederick Treves, great Victorian surgeon and former pupil of William Barnes. Built in the cottage orn style from a plan by the Regency architect John Nash (1752-1835), Old Came Rectory...

Gain insight into the world's hyper-modern design paradise with this stunning Chinese interior design book. In this rapidly-changing nation, the pioneering spirit of a new China manifests itself in cutting-edge design and architecture. An insatiable appetite for creative new directions is leading interior designers...

Take a stroll down a country road and into this charming coloring book filled with 31 joyful illustrations of familiar, friendly sights. Sweet storefronts, fruit stands, farmhouses, and lots more await your artistry, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the little things. So...

"Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting landscapes of Italy with Edith Wharton in 'Italian Villas and Their Gardens.' Penned in the early 20th century, this travel narrative offers readers an insightful exploration of the architectural marvels and lush gardens that adorn the...

ADUs offer homeowners opportunities to host family and friends, add studio or office space, or generate passive income through a long-term rental on their existing property. Combine these practical benefits with broad and preferential rezoning in many municipalities throughout the US, and ADUs are...

To understand the point at which public housing stock in large urban centers finds itself, it is vital to approach the process of generating social housing in all its complexity. The need to respond sustainably to the housing emergency has prompted a rethinking of...

Concrete (1909) is a comprehensive guide to the use of concrete in construction, written by John Cresson Trautwine Jr. The book covers the history of concrete, its properties and characteristics, and the various methods of mixing and placing it. It also includes detailed instructions...

The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is as old as humanity. In this neat TASCHEN edition, take a tour of some of our finest arboreal adventures with the most beautiful, inventive, and enchanting...

This beautiful volume celebrates a dreamy vacation-and-escape destination, showcasing the most exclusive homes in the Caribbean tropical paradise of Punta Cana. This book takes us on a tropical adventure through Punta Cana Resort & Club's most exclusive seaside homes. The stunning homes featured in...

- Bringing nature home- A wealth of creative ideas and interior design concepts inspired by nature- Nature-inspired interiors allow urban dwellers to bring the outdoors inside, even in limited spaces- Discover how natural elements can be seamlessly integrated into interiorsInteriors Decorated by Nature is...

Housing matters to people, be they owner, renter, housing provider, homeless individual, housing professional, or policymaker. Housing in the United States: The Basics offers an accessible introduction to key concepts and issues in housing--and a concise overview of the programs that affect housing choices,...

A highly anticipated monograph of recent houses by a leading California architecture and landscape firm that celebrates sophisticated modern living and represents the pinnacle of the California Dream. Residing with Nature features one-of-a-kind homes, crafted in sensuous materials and dramatically sited to enhance views,...

Master photographer Paul Malone captures the charm and grandeur of palatial homes and other notable structures in nearly 160 full-color photographs, including interior views. Ornate stairways and foyers, elaborate parlors, and spectacular bedrooms complete with period furnishings reflect the prosperous and opulent lifestyle of...

Barns have been part of the landscape since the Middle Ages and several superb examples dating from the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth centuries can still be found throughout the Cotswolds. Most of the present-day barns, however, were built between 1600 and 1900, including some...

A look at the most significant architectural and territorial projects by the world-renowned Chilean architect, a leader in the "geopoetic" methodology in architecture. This is the first major book on Zegers, who practices an intensely artistic and ecological form of architecture based on landscapes...

Featuring innovative home offices that are inventive, accessible, and often wonderfully serene, this book is a rich source of ideas and inspirations embracing the call to work from home! Pavilions, sheds, studios, extensions--call them what you will, architects around the globe are experimenting with...

Houses that Sugar Built - An Intimate Portrait of Philippine Ancestral Homes explores the largely unknown architectural legacy to be found in the ancestral houses of Iloilo, Negros Occidental and Pampanga - the three main sugar-producing provinces of the Philippines. These grand residences have...

California is rare among states and nations in having two cultural capitals--Los Angeles and San Francisco--and San Luis Obispo is smack in the middle. In the middle of nowhere or equidistant from everywhere, its architecture is a riot of variety: samples of practically every...

Since the dawn of humanity, architecture has been a fundamental expression of human culture and creativity. It provides us with shelter, forms spaces in which to live and work, and shapes the environment around us. However, it is only in the last few decades...

""An Architectural Handbook of Glastonbury Abbey with a Historical Chronicle of the Building 1920"" by Frederick Bligh Bond is a comprehensive guide to the architectural features of Glastonbury Abbey, as well as a detailed history of the building. The book was originally published in...

Select full color photos of tiny houses from the original b/w version of "Tiny House Photobook". Low text, high amount of photographs of tiny houses of all kinds - mountain cottages, brick or rock homes and stone towers, log cabins, yurts, thatch roof and...

Your Cabin In The Woods is a comprehensive guide to building and living in a cabin in the great outdoors. Written by Conrad Meinecke, this book is a compilation of cabin plans and philosophy that will help readers discover the joys of living in...

House Plans For Everybody: For Village And Country Residences, Costing From $250 To $8,000 is a book written by Samuel Burrage Reed and published in 1878. The book contains a collection of house plans that are suitable for both village and country residences, with...

Builder's Hardware: A Manual for Architects, Builders, and House Furnishers is a comprehensive guide to the various types of hardware used in building construction and home furnishings. Written by Clarence H. Blackall, an expert in the field of builder's hardware, this book is an...

Bricks can be cleaned, timber hardens with age, and metal develops a pleasing patina without deteriorating, making them all perfect for reuse. Considering the many options for reusing building materials, this book offers a viable alternative to using those manufactured from virgin resources. This...

THE URBAN HOUSING HANDBOOK An insightful and revealing look at the intersection of housing and urban design In the newly revised Second Edition of The Urban Housing Handbook, Eric Firley and Victor Deupi deliver a vital design and analysis tool for housing practitioners, students,...

Featuring programs and resources for the U.S. and Canada "An authoritative and comprehensive overview of the benefits of energy-efficient homes." -Kirkus ReviewsWhether you are planning to build, buy, or retrofit a home, this illuminating book takes you on a virtual tour of the home...

Originally published in 1883 to 1884, Artistic Houses comprised more than 200 photographs of the interiors of the homes of the well-to-do, with commentary on the woodwork, wall coverings, color schemes, and other aspects of interior d馗or. Today, historians consider Artistic Houses the best...

Today, there is a tremendous mismatch between the available housing stock in the US and the housing options that people want and need. The post-WWII, auto-centric, single-family-development model no longer meets the needs of residents. Urban areas in the US are experiencing dramatically shifting...

Architect and designer Bobby McAlpine creates idyllic houses that wed historical precedent with gracious modern living. His distinguished firms, McAlpine Tankersley Architecture and McAlpine Booth & Ferrier Interiors, are renowned nationwide for their talent in designing residences that resonate with nostalgia, fantasy, and a...

This sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new edition, an in-depth account of Britain's most important buildings.Author: Charles PhillipsISBN-10: 0754834964ISBN-13: 9780754834960Publisher: Lorenz BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/16/2020Pages: 256Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.90lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.70w x 0.80d

This is the only book that gives homeowners who are dreaming about building or planning to build a new home the good and the bad on all types of prefabricated houses. Shows that prefabricated can be mainstream traditional design and does not have to...

With its archetypal open plan and reverence of indoor-outdoor living, the Ranch house is at the very heart of the California dream. When we picture California Ranch houses--the low-slung, informal dwellings that engulfed suburbs after World War II--we are thinking of just one part...

The fourteen architects featured in this book designed 304 hotels and apartment hotels. Many were designed on the European plan for families to live without full service kitchens. Meals were prepared and served in restaurant-type dining rooms catering exclusively to residents and their families....

A study of the effect of physical culture on modern domestic architecture. The Advanced School of Collective Feeling explores the advent of radical new conceptions of the body--a phenomenon known in the 1920s and '30s as "physical culture"--and their impact on the thinking of...

This book begins with an intriguing overview of the first five round barns built across America, including one in New York State. Elliott Stewart, who built the first octagon barn in the Empire State in 1874, is revealed to be a passionate original whose...

The fourteen architects featured in this book designed 304 hotels and apartment hotels. Many were designed on the European plan for families to live without full service kitchens. Meals were prepared and served in restaurant-type dining rooms catering exclusively to residents and their families....