Architecture - Buildings - Residential

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...

"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...

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...

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...

With their understated beauty and holistic design, Mediterranean homes are a perennial source of inspiration. The Mediterranean Home has an ongoing influence on residential architecture and interior design: from classical to rural styles to more grounded spaces that interweave form and function. Blending the...

What's best in architecture today and the most relevant for tomorrow by the world's most visited architecture website. ArchDaily's Guide to Good Architecture is their first-ever book. Curated around their principles of Good Architecture, the book is a curation of what's best today and...

Architects are adapting existing buildings to create new spaces for a more conscious future. The urban fabric changes more slowly than our spatial needs, accelerated by digital technologies and new lifestyles. The trick for canny architects lies in an ingenious reuse and creative recycling...

Our world has always been built on bricks. A material used by societies as ancient as the Roman empire or Mesopotamia, brick is simple yet versatile, humble yet resilient, recognisable yet local. Its sustainable nature and connection to vernacular architectures have placed brick as...

The ten private residences showcased in this monograph have been designed by Garegin Yeghoyan (Professor of the International Academy of Architecture) and are testimony to the International Style set within the context of ancient Armenian architecture. These buildings can be seen as analogous to...

At the beginning of the economic crisis in 2007, housing became a central commodity in the short-circuit system of mortgages granted to private individuals and businesses. In the aftermath of the crisis, and in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, housing--as a right, in...

With an inspirational richness and diversity of styles, these homes, residences, hideaways, and studios will astound and astonish, no matter the taste; be it rustic country cottage, New York-style loft, or bohemian bungalow. This survey of contemporary interior design carefully curates homes from all...

Climate, environment, history, and technology are transforming architecture worldwide. The second volume in the Homes for Our Time series documents this housing revolution and raises questions: What role do homes play in our endangered world? How can they innovate? In Sri Lanka, Palinda Kannangara...

Two decades of residential minimalist luxury from a renowned Israeli architectTel Aviv-based architect Pitsou Kedem (born 1970) is known for his minimalist residential buildings featuring impressive double-height living rooms that create connections between different levels in a home. This comprehensive publication retraces the past...

This volume analyzes the extraordinary patronage of modern architecture that the Tremaine family sustained for nearly four decades in the mid-twentieth century. From the late 1930s to the early 1970s, two brothers, Burton G. Tremaine and Warren D. Tremaine, and their respective wives, Emily...

- One of the most important books about domestic architecture- Containing hundreds of detailed plans and photographsEdwin Lutyens, one of the most famous architectural names of the 20th century, died in 1944. As a memorial, three large volumes of his drawings and photographs were...

Architectural history of signifigant San Antonio neighborhoodAuthor: Donald E. EverettISBN-10: 1595348719ISBN-13: 9781595348715Publisher: Maverick BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/13/2022Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 10.90h x 8.20w x 0.50d

The great Frank Lloyd Wright taught us that form and function are forever bound in spiritual union; that design is eternally emotive; and that architecture structures society. Inspired by this depth of being, 20 modern architectural greats and their most extraordinary feats are celebrated...

New View: A Curated Visual Gallery: Twenty Magnificent Homes by Northeast Architects enchants with portraits of real New England homes designed by celebrity and world-renowned architects. An artful and honest exhibit of space, New View New England is the much-anticipated second book in a...

In Designs for Living, Roger H. Seifter, Randy M. Correll, Grant F. Marani, and Gary L. Brewer, who lead the residential practice at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, present fifteen houses the firm has completed over the past ten years.From contemporary interpretations of the shingle...