Architecture - Buildings - Residential

This new volume in the Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers Masterpiece series focuses on AE House in Guadalajara, Mexico, made by AE Arquitectos. This is a residence in which quality of life, character and identity are embodied in a building designed from the outside in...

The mountains have always been architecture's first cathedral -- shaped by time, light, and elemental force. In the Mountain West, design must not dominate the land; it must live in harmony with it. New View Mountain West: A Curated Visual Gallery -- 20 Magnificent...

Authors respond to the architectural true-to-scale models of Peter Friedl's Rehousing series. Rehousing is the title of a series of works by Peter Friedl which comprises a selection of individual, intricate, and true-to-scale models of houses. Collectively, these structures materialize as constructed environments that...

Turn Your Dream of Living in a Shipping Container Home Into RealityDid you know that there are over 50 million surplus containers in the U.S? Yes, that is correct, and what that means for you is that there are more than enough containers available...

New Albany's historic homes boast unique histories and fascinating stories of those who inhabited them. Founded in 1813 below the falls of the Ohio River, the city was Indiana's most populous by the middle of the nineteenth century. Many leading citizens built grand mansions...

In this comprehensive guide to practical housing, Nettlefold covers everything from basic design principles to materials selection and construction techniques. He provides advice on creating safe and comfortable living spaces, while also considering factors such as cost and sustainability. This book is an essential...

Take a tour of the charming old Dutch houses that dot the neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Featuring stunning photography and fascinating historical insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich architectural heritage of this iconic American city.This work has been selected...

Build the Barn-Style Dream Home You've Always Wanted - Without Breaking the Bank!Are you ready to ditch cookie-cutter homes and design a custom masterpiece that blends rustic charm with modern comfort? Welcome to The Ultimate Barndominium Floor Plans & Design Collection-your all-in-one step-by-step guide...

Houses and Cars is a must-have for car enthusiasts and lovers of spectacular architecture. Featuring around 45 innovative projects, this book showcases how to present your four-wheeled companion - or even an entire collection - with the attention it deserves. Here, cars aren't simply...

A prefab is a mass-produced house, constructed in a factory and assembled on-site in a few days or weeks. Once regarded as a cheap, easy solution for urgent housing problems, the prefab has evolved to become a synonym for ambitious design and sophisticated detailing...

Timeless Homes of South Florida is an architectural and visual study of the region's most distinguished private residences, celebrating homes defined by classical influence, disciplined proportion, and enduring craftsmanship. Featuring a curated collection of new builds, and landmark renovations, the book highlights estates where...

Charming Chalets invites you into an alpine paradise: the scent of freshly hewn wood, the crackling of the fireplace, crystal-clear mountain air, and a panorama that enchants the senses. Whether it's an exclusive alpine hut, an elegantly designed luxury chalet, or extraordinary hideaways such...

Coastal Villas: Luxury Living on the Gulf Coast celebrates the relationship between architecture and nature in a remarkable landscape defined by shifting dunes, expansive horizons, and salt-laden breezes. This beautiful publication presents a collection of luxurious villas designed by Geoff Chick & Associates in...

Party Wall Common confronts the concept of ownership, as well as the challenges pertaining to our disconnection from one another and our environment, by exploring the legal and spatial conversion of party walls typical of row house typology into a common ground. In such...

This book provides justification, a framework and examples for an emergent alternative approach to planning and community development. Planning, design and community development have often been practiced in a monocultural way, as if all communities are the same, meaning that communities of color and...

Mohammad Foyez Ullah of Dhaka, Bangladesh, the founder of the award-winning architectural firm Volumezero, is a man who is at the pinnacle of the architectural profession in his own country. His architecture is recognizable for its pure, austere qualities and notable for its dignity...

Parks: Their Design, Equipment, and Use is a comprehensive guidebook written by George Burnap in 1916. The book is an in-depth exploration of the principles of park design, the equipment necessary for their maintenance, and the various ways in which parks can be used...

This is the "Second Report Of Her Majesty's Commissioners For Inquiring Into The Housing Of The Working Classes," focusing specifically on Scotland. This report provides an in-depth look at the living conditions of the working class in Scotland during the late 19th century. It...

"Healthy Homes, And How To Make Them" by William Bardwell, offers a comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining a healthy living environment. This book delves into the principles of building design and construction that promote well-being, focusing on aspects such as ventilation, sanitation, and...

Homes for the People, In Suburb and Country, by Gervase Wheeler, offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century American home design and living. This book provides plans and designs for houses suited to both suburban and rural settings, reflecting the architectural styles and lifestyle preferences...

The American Builder's General Price Book and Estimator, written by James Gallier and published in 1836, is a comprehensive guide to the principles of determining the correct value of various types of artisan work. The book serves as a valuable resource for builders, architects,...

""An Account of the Deep-Dene, in Surrey: The Seat of Thomas Hope, to Which There are Views and Illustrations"" is a book written by John Preston Neale and published in 1826. The book is a detailed description of the Deep-Dene, a country estate located...

Hygini Gromatici et Polybii Megalopolitani de Castris Romanis, Quae Exstant (1660) auctore Schelio Rabodo Hermanno est liber qui tractat de castris Romanis. Hyginus Gromaticus et Polybius Megalopolitanus sunt auctores qui scripserunt de hac re. In hoc libro, autor Schelius Rabodus Hermannus textum emendavit et...

James C. Richmond's "The Rhode Island Cottage" is a delightful exploration of the architecture and culture of Rhode Island's quintessential seaside homes. With detailed descriptions, illustrations, and historical anecdotes, Richmond's work is a charming and informative resource for anyone interested in the history and...

This is a book in which I share with you, the reader, my passion and expertise in how to flip properties for profit!I turn 'sad' properties into 'glad' properties by fusing functionality with comfort and style, giving these homes new warmth and character and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Bruno Taut (1880-1938) is generally considered the leading housing estate architect of the modern era. Utilizing the latest architectural techniques and concentrating on the needs of the people who were to inhabit his buildings, he made a lasting impression on the housing construction of...

Author: Peter MartinISBN-10: 1068260866ISBN-13: 9781068260865Publisher: Cultural UnionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2026Pages: 304Format: HardcoverWeight: 4.85lbsSize: 12.50h x 9.90w x 1.20d

The art of breathing new life into an old house, creating a home that feels layered, welcoming, and rooted in both history and the present moment. Celebrated for her soulful, character-rich interiors, Plant invites readers inside her own home, sharing the thoughtful transformation of...

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...

Architects Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd are known for their site-sensitive and highly contextual approach to design. Their houses, hotels, and escapist havens are thoughtful responses to unique settings, with designs that draw inspiration from, above all, nature and the natural world. Coupled with...

"Target Audience: Architects and Designers, Urban Planners and Rural Development Policymakers and Officials, Educators and Students适读人群 ：建筑师和设计师，城市规划师和乡村发展策制定者和官员，教育工作者和学生Over the past 40 years, cities in China have undergone rapid urbanization and industrialization, while rural areas are increasingly falling into decline due to the lack of economic...

The book is an attempt to present a logical approach to contextual design.With a lot of buzz around sustainability, architects analyze contexts in detail to propose sustainable designs. Hence, the contextual design approach is gaining importance in architectural practice.Architects and designers are always inclined...

Built-out communities and communities with land use restrictions have significant barriers to overcome when implementing affordable housing. The limited availability of land suitable for development forces community leaders to come up with creative solutions to the affordable housing crisis. Several of these jurisdictions are...

"Healthy Town and Country Houses" explores the principles of designing and maintaining residences that promote the health and well-being of their inhabitants. Written by William Eassie, this book delves into various aspects of domestic sanitation, ventilation, and construction techniques crucial for creating healthy living...

""The Graphical Statics of Mechanism: A Guide for the Use of Machinists, Architects, and Engineers"" is a book written by Gustav Herrmann and originally published in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of graphical statics, a branch of engineering that...

Explore the architectural and social vision behind Bournville, the renowned English model village, in "The model village and its cottages: Bournville" by W. Alexander Harvey. This detailed study, originally published in the early 20th century, examines the unique urban planning and residential architecture that...

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...

This book contains fifty-five original plates giving in detail plans and illustrations suited to all parts of the country. It is an essential resource for architecture enthusiasts and professionals alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

An in-depth, illustrated exploration of Japanese homes designed by contemporary architects This carefully curated survey invites readers inside 35 remarkable Japanese houses ranging from well-known homes, such as Stairway House and House SH, to intriguing residences never before published in English. Providing both architectural...

Northern Exposure dissects the myth of the Canadian cabin.Moving past the settler fantasy, it reveals what the archetype has become: a powerful refusal of the urban clamor. As a sharp counterpoint to Cottagecore, these projects strike a balance between the romance of the unreachable...

Beulah Books is the complete serialised set of crafts, hobbies, home, healthy family relationships on a lifestyle property in New Zealand. It's all love and marriage. The early Maori who arrived in the Ohinemuri area around 1600, the European pioneers who settled here from...

Over the past three decades, Baylight Properties have been working in collaboration with some of the finest British architects to develop a series of award-winning housing projects, each one marked by a poetic sensitivity and thoughtful use of materials. This book addresses the particular...

Compiling all five of Galerie Patrick Seguin's volumes on the "demontable" architecture of Jean ProuvéThis limited-edition boxed set compiles all five of Galerie Patrick Seguin's volumes on the "demontable" architecture of Jean Prouvé the revised editions of 6x6 and 8x8, plus three new monographs...

In the last few decades, the bathroom has increasingly developed into an integrated living and wellness concept.In addition to the functional elements such as shower, washbasin, bathtub, and toilet, modern bathroom concepts focus on the feel-good aspect, with saunas, waterfalls and rain showers, infrared...

In an era defined by housing precarity, social fragmentation, and environmental urgency, Collective Living and the Architectural Imaginary examines how architects have reimagined--and can continue to reimagine--the way in which we live together. Tracing a lineage of collective housing projects from early twentieth-century experiments...

""Glimpses Of China And Chinese Homes"" is a book written by Edward S. Morse, which provides an insightful look into the culture and lifestyle of China in the late 19th century. The author, who was a renowned American zoologist, anthropologist, and orientalist, spent several...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Glimpses Of China And Chinese Homes is a book written by Edward S. Morse that provides readers with a comprehensive look at China and its people. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the author's travels throughout China...

""Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes"" is a book written by Edward S. Morse, an American zoologist and orientalist. The book is a collection of essays and observations on various aspects of Chinese life and culture, including Chinese architecture, art, customs, and traditions. It...