Architecture - Buildings - Residential

Mexico City's latest and greatest residential buildings designed by the country's leading architectural firmsThis volume brings together 10 residential works built in Mexico City during the past five years by outstanding firms. Led by Welt, a real estate development team, each project follows the...

70 colour photographs of houses on two of the Chalet Fields of the Gower peninsular in South Wales. These show a form of self-provision of working-class housing which begins with a simple timber-framed dwelling. Over the last 60 years most of these simple, cheap...

Hostel, House and Chambers is the first comprehensive study of the campaigns to house a new generation of working women, the specialised design of the buildings and the women whose lives were changed by this architectural movement. After 1900, the rapid rise of women...

London's old buildings hold a wealth of clues to the city's rich and vibrant past. The histories of some, such as the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey, are well documented. However, these magnificent, world-renowned attractions are not the only places with fascinating tales...

Energy generated by nuclear fusion of the Sun reaches the surface of the Earth in 8 minutes and 20 seconds.8 Minutes, 20 Seconds envisions an innovative architectural design centered around renewable energy sources that utilize and cache forms of energy which are essentially inexhaustible,...

Discover the Master Key to Revolutionizing Real Estate: Profitable Mixed-Use DevelopmentsEmbark on a journey that transforms the landscape of real estate investment through the lens of mixed-use developments. Blueprint for Success: Strategies for Profitable Mixed-Use Developments in Real Estate Investing is not merely a...

On December 20, 1954, the Fontainebleau changed the face of Miami Beach, transforming it to a travel hot spot with the grandest modern hotel of all time. The design of the hotel was unlike any other structure in the world. The interior décor was...

Come with us for a moment out onto the porch. Just like that, we've entered another world without leaving home. In this liminal space, an endless array of absorbing philosophical questions arises: What does it mean to be in a place? How does one...

An inspiring journey through a carefully curated collection of stunning designer beach holiday homes across the globe and illustrated with full-colour aspirational images. Be whisked away to some of the world's most beautiful beach houses, where you can bask in the sunset, feel the...

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the booming textile industry turned many New England towns and villages into industrialized urban centers. This rapid urbanization transformed the built environment of communities such as New Bedford, Massachusetts, as new housing styles emerged to accommodate...

Delve into the fascinating history of English domestic architecture with Charles James Richardson's "The Englishman's House." This meticulously prepared print edition explores the evolution of house design and interior design, offering a detailed look at residential buildings through the ages. A valuable resource for...

"I trace my ancestry back to the Mayflower," writes Andrew S. Dolkart. "Not to the legendary ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620, but to the more prosaic tenement on the southeast corner of East Broadway and Clinton Street named the...

Author: Kevin HoldridgeISBN-13: 9798897051311Publisher: Arizona Book PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/07/2025Pages: 238Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

The definitive collection of residential work by celebrated contemporary architect Tom KundigTom Kundig is one of the most sought-after architects working today, known for his extraordinary houses that deeply engage with their surrounding environment. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Kundig's international portfolio includes homes...

A global tour of remarkable homes designed around nature-filled, light-filtering outdoor retreatsCourtyards are the heart of the home. Serving as centerpieces around which the rest of the living spaces flow, these private, tranquil spaces offer a connection to the sky and earth. This captivating...

Peer into the mysterious world of abandoned homes across the United States with this fascinating photography book--a visual exploration of what makes up a life, and what we leave in our wake. Photographer Bryan Sansivero has been uncovering abandoned homes for more than a...

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,...

This absorbing volume reveals the impact of the Lovell Health House from its inspiration through its construction to its impact. This book tells the story of the Lovell Health House, designed and built by Austrian American architect Richard Neutra (1892-1970). Perched on a steep...

Poetic spaces, surreal structures and dramatic visions. The extraordinary career of Ricardo Bofill is collected in this monograph, which reveals his inspiring approach to architecture, and to life. Ricardo Bofill is one of the 20th century's most unique architects and radical visionaries. His visions...

The new, revised edition of a comprehensive survey of Inken and Hinrich Baller's work. Between 1966 and 1989, Inken and Hinrich Baller realized twenty-five buildings in (then West) Berlin and a private residence in Switzerland. Although most of these structures were designed and built...

Studies WOJR's "House of Horns," a unique private residence outside of San Francisco. WOJR is an organization of designers based in Cambridge, MA who are committed to the idea of architecture as a form of cultural production, engaging the intersections of art, architecture, and...

Explores the relationship between architecture and queerness in modernity. Where is sexuality, especially queer sexuality, in architecture? The House Is (Not) a Prison approaches this question from a radically new position, looking not for a theory of queer architecture, but rather for a queer...

This new architectural history provides new interpretations and insights about England's suburbs over the last two centuries as well as a rich synthesis of existing knowledge. The book covers a period of unparalleled urban growth and discusses the varied character of the resulting buildings...

An intimate study of urban change, unveiling how a single block of flats in Romania tells a larger story about architecture and the art of making a home. Maria Salaru takes readers inside a Romanian apartment block, tracing its evolution from 1974 to the...

An intimate study of urban change, unveiling how a single block of flats in Romania tells a larger story about architecture and the art of making a home. Maria Salaru takes readers inside a Romanian apartment block, tracing its evolution from 1974 to the...

Author: Tom AllanISBN-10: 1788167449ISBN-13: 9781788167444Publisher: Ips - Profile BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2025Pages: 304Format: Paperback

How a form of multifamily housing with idealistic roots became a ubiquitous model promoted by both public entities and private developers. Eminent historian Joshua Freeman rescues garden apartments--typically low-rise multifamily residences that enclose or are surrounded by landscaped gardens--from their invisibility in the American...

A walkthrough of the process of contracting an entire house remodel. A guidebook for the homeowner and professional that is wanting to understand the processes of preconstruction planning, construction, and post-construction.This book is the lifeblood to Home Project Center's "Self Contractor's Course."Author: David Wooton,...

A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It? lays out the basic science of residential buildings. When it comes to how houses perform, professionals and homeowners alike believe many things that just aren't true. This book explodes the myths, misinformation, and plain old nonsense that...

Unlock the secrets to a vibrant and independent future for our aging population with "Geriatric Innovations in Ageing's Architecture: Investigating emerging technological advancements and healthcare strategies that enhance seniors' independence and wellbeing." This comprehensive volume is a critical resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, architects,...

As modern life accelerates, the yearning to escape--to travel farther, stay longer, and reconnect with something elemental--has become a powerful force. Remote Places to Stay Vol. 2 presents a new collection of extraordinary retreats in far-flung corners of the globe, where adventure and tranquility...

'Some small books contain an incredible punch: a poetry collection, for example, or individually published short story. This small book, Plotlands of Shepperton, takes a different approach from those, but is equally as potent. This collection of photographs of relatively little-known interwar self-build homes...

Step back in time with "Historic Homes, Fort Dodge, Iowa," a meticulously researched chronicle of the architecture and local history of this Midwestern community. Authored by Karl F. Haugen, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the buildings and structures that shaped Fort Dodge....

A highly visual and new study of the rustic and whimsical shingled houses of Jamestown, Rhode Island from the colonial era to the development of the town as a picturesque report set in a coastal landscape.Jamestown, Rhode Island, set in the shimmering waters at...

This manual is for designers, developers, builders, and others who wish to build elevated residential structures in flood-prone areas prudently. Contents: Environmental and Regulatory Factors Site Analysis and Design Architectural Design Examples Design and Construction Guidelines Cost Analysis Resource MaterialsAuthor: Federal Emergency, Management AgencyISBN-10:...

A major exploration of the work of American architect Bruce Goff, including the paintings, objects, and ephemera often overshadowed by his architectural legacy Celebrated as one of the most innovative and daring architects of the twentieth century, Bruce Goff (1904-1982) imagined a truly independent...

Delve into the fascinating history of English domestic architecture with Charles James Richardson's "The Englishman's House." This meticulously prepared print edition explores the evolution of house design and interior design, offering a detailed look at residential buildings through the ages. A valuable resource for...

This book provides an intellectual history of the modernist "minimum dwelling", exploring how early modernism saw mass housing as a primary vehicle for achieving the utopian transformation of society. It reappraises the often-overlooked 2nd and 3rd CIAM conferences (1929-31), addressing their engagement with the...

-Architect designed homes in Japan have a reputation for being experimental and pushing boundaries. The Japanese House: Architecture and Life after 1945 examines how residential design has changed by responding to social, economic, and environmental changes over the decades -The special issue features 75...

- 20x20 contains a beautiful cross-section of 20 houses spread across the country and the architects who brought them to life - from Ladakh right down to Kerala and everything in between- The book strikes a curious but credible balance between marrying fact and...

This book is a compilation of home maintenance tips and a seasonal checklist for preparing and maintaining your home for the Summer season. The book covers items that need attention in the Summer including foundation maintenance, exterior walls, interior walls, windows, doors, floors, roof,...

With "McMansions" increasingly giving way to "tiny" houses, the desire to downsize and be more ecologically and economically prudent is a concept many are beginning to embrace. Focusing on dwelling spaces all under 1,000 square feet, TINY HOUSES (Rizzoli, April 2009) by Mimi Zeiger...

A remarkable tour through the lavish interiors, extraordinary architecture and parklands, and unrivaled collections of the grandest surviving sixteenth-century estate in Britain. Conceived by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, and built between 1555 and 1587, Burghley House is a testament...

A monograph on the work of San Francisco architect Olle Lundberg, with a foreword by Andy Goldsworthy. Lundberg Design is an award-winning architectural firm based in the Dogpatch neighborhood in San Francisco. Founded by Olle Lundberg in 1987, the studio focuses on the notion...

The long list of apartment buildings and hotels designed by Emery Roth in the 1920s and 1930s includes names that will be familiar to any aficionado of Manhattan real estate: the Ritz Tower, the Beresford, the San Remo, the Ardsley. Roth's buildings, which ranged...

***Winner of Architectural Guide of the Year at the Architectural Book Awards 2024***The Deck Access Housing Design Guide is the first practical design guide to deck access housing. It focuses on the contemporary use of deck access housing, sharing practical guidance and providing in-depth...

Architectural Iron Work: A Practical Work For Iron Workers, Architects, And Engineers (1876) is a book written by William John Fryer Jr. that provides a comprehensive guide to the art and science of architectural iron work. The book covers a wide range of topics...

Azulejos are painted, decorative ceramic tiles that date back to 13th-century Portugal. The design on the tiles often related to the building's history, and they are an important part of Portuguese culture and tradition. The design reproduced here is pulled from the façades of...

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...

A visually stunning collection that showcases the transformation of rural architecture into modern, livable homes. Featuring a curated selection of 30 inspiring projects, this book highlights how the charm of rustic settings blends seamlessly with contemporary interior design. From cozy countryside retreats to beautifully...