Architecture - Buildings - Residential

Considering the interrelationships between disability and housing design with a focus on the role of policy in addressing the housing needs of disabled people, this book sets out some of the broader debates about the nature of housing, quality and design. In what ways...

This book, dedicated to the residential work of Andrés Escobar, approaches his work from the conceptual perspective of introspective luxury--understood as the construction of the exceptional within the material, environmental, landscape, and linguistic conditions of the architectural project in a specific place and at...

2024 International Residential Code: A Comprehensive Textbook for Residential Construction ProfessionalsResidential construction in the United States operates within one of the most technically demanding regulatory frameworks in the world, and mastering that framework is the defining characteristic of every truly excellent construction professional. This...

"Bungalows" is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most beloved and enduring architectural styles in residential history. This essential guide delves into the design, construction, and furnishing of the bungalow, offering a detailed look at how these charming, single-story homes became a staple...

"Concrete Country Residences" presents a detailed exploration of the use of concrete in residential architecture. This book, originally published in the early 20th century, offers a fascinating glimpse into the innovative applications of concrete for constructing durable and aesthetically pleasing homes. Featuring numerous photographs...

The Throne Room in Dublin Castle was the ultimate focus of vice-regal ceremony, royal visits and many great state occasions, both before and after Irish independence in 1922. It has been a touchstone of British occupation and Irish autonomy that can be analyzed through...

Mount Uniacke, Acacia Grove, Winckworth, Saint's Rest, Spruce Tree Cottage. Ever wonder how Nova Scotia houses got their names? The better-known names are largely connected with prominent historical figures who resided in commodious homes with sprawling grounds, but the naming tradition was far more...

Domicide = the systematic and deliberate killing of home. So much architectural response to war has focused on 'cultural heritage', the destruction of infrastructure, and of ancient architecture - here, Ammar Azzouz moves the focus somewhere more personal: the home. In Domicide, he uses...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

First published in 1994, this book brings together the papers presented at the International Forum on 'Future Visions of Urban Public Housing'. Public housing officials, academics, practitioners and public housing residents addressed the following key topics: public housing policy; comprehensive neighbourhood planning for public...

This cross-disciplinary book broadens our understanding of home and community. Based on an empirical study of Claremont Court in Edinburgh, designed by Basil Spence, it explores how residents create homes and articulate a sense of belonging.Author: Sandra Costa Santos,Nadia Bertolino,Stephen HicksISBN-10: 1138488135ISBN-13: 9781138488137Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

This book focuses on peoples' post-war experiences as they were rehoused from overcrowded and unsanitary Victorian slums, to new high rise estates built on vacant sites within the city and on its periphery.Author: Lynn Abrams,Ade Kearns,Barry HazleyISBN-10: 1138317098ISBN-13: 9781138317093Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/07/2020Pages: 134Format: HardcoverWeight:...

First published in 1995, this title by by leading theorists and empirical researchers offers an interdisciplinary and multi-cultural spectrum of viewpoints on the study of the home concept. It focuses on refining our concepts of home, our knowledge of the uses of home, and...

First published in 1978, Georgian Houses for All describes how little Gregorian houses came into being and how the original inhabitants used them.Author: John WoodfordeISBN-10: 1032542047ISBN-13: 9781032542041Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2023Pages: 196Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d

Buildings continue changing once 'complete'. Examining the allure of incomplete, imperfect and impermanent architecture, professionals, students and educators are called upon to anticipate future changes by incorporating them into their designs.Author: Rumiko HandaISBN-10: 0415741505ISBN-13: 9780415741507Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/22/2015Pages: 224Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.20w...

Sudden-impact disasters, such as earthquakes, flash floods, hurricanes and tornadoes can cause dramatic increases in homelessness and almost instantaneous mass demand for temporary as well as permanent shelter. Moreover, on average each year, 720 catastrophes occur, some 270 million people are affected and $100...

This anthology of selected works outlines three critical instigators of architecture, all tied directly to the tectonic makeup of our built environment - place, material, and assembly. It includes content from a diverse collection of notable architects, historians, and scholars.Author: Chad SchwartzISBN-10: 0367178362ISBN-13: 9780367178369Publisher:...

There's country comfort on every page of this coloring book! Welcome to 31 scenes of a peaceful farmhouse filled with fresh flowers, handmade linens, and long tables where friends and families gather to enjoy hand-picked fruits and vegetables. Sharpen your colored pencils and create...

From the end of World War II until the mid-1960s, exciting things were happening in American architecture. Emerging talents were focusing on innovative projects that integrated at once modern design and low-cost materials. The trend was most notably embodied in the famous Case Study...

Coastal is an inspiring exploration of Florida's most exquisite high-end and boutique homes where architecture, design, and the spirit of the sea come together. Through stunning photography and captivating storytelling, the book reveals how light, texture, and craftsmanship define modern coastal living. From sun-washed...

The true story of how one man acquired and managed an English country estate, and lived to tell the tale--complete with illustrations by Annie Tempest, and perfect for all Downton Abbey viewers Bill Dorsey has written a light and amusing but heartfelt memoir about...

In the early 1950's, Russell "Jack" Smith was already a veteran of the still-fledgling CIA. Jack was later to become the legendary Deputy Director of Intelligence for the agency. But at that time, he and his wife Rosemary were renting a house in then-rural...

Discover the extraordinary stories written into Britain's historic buildings--and the people, power, and ideas that shaped them. From time-worn castles and cathedrals to tucked-away country churches and elegant stately homes, Britain is full of genuinely incredible--but often surprisingly overlooked--historic buildings. Laden with character, style,...

Winner, 2019 Ron Tyler Award for Best Illustrated Book on Texas History and Culture In this vibrant tour of historic homes in Waco, Texas, architectural historian Kenneth Hafertepe shares a glimpse of the surprising variety of styles and stories captured in the houses built...

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...

Bletchingley and The Grange, A Pictorial and Social History of a Quintessentially English VillageA fresh look at the history of Bletchingley (Blechingley), centred on The Grange and its transient residents, but with fascinating digressions around the village and beyond. Discover previously unpublished material, including...

What does it mean to build a house? How can it change a life? What happens if the builder is a woman, a teacher and a writer, a woman unaccustomed to tools? How does such a woman come to build at all? What happens,...

Although many researchers believe that intelligent systems (IS) can improve building performance, the potential of such systems has not yet been fully recognized with regards to the traditional courtyard house (TCHT). Such research is important given the role of adding IS to TCHTs; due...

First published in 1994, this book brings together the papers presented at the International Forum on 'Future Visions of Urban Public Housing'. Public housing officials, academics, practitioners and public housing residents addressed the following key topics: public housing policy; comprehensive neighbourhood planning for public...

This book offers an overview of notable houses in Edinburgh, Scotland, including their history and architectural features. The book includes detailed illustrations and photographs of both the exterior and interior of each building.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...

Architecture, like print, is ubiquitous, a part of thefabric of culture which touches every aspect of our lives while reflecting, and articulating, socio-economic change. As the twentieth century draws to a close, the architecture inscribed in its early decades attracts ever-closer scrutiny. The design...

An expanded new edition of this fascinating and lavishly illustrated landmark volume offers a guided tour of Hamptons history and the architects and personalities--artists and designers, eccentrics and dreamers--who transformed this once-sleepy rural outpost to the high-powered resort it is today."Weekend Utopia brings to...

First published in 1995, this title by by leading theorists and empirical researchers offers an interdisciplinary and multi-cultural spectrum of viewpoints on the study of the home concept. It focuses on refining our concepts of home, our knowledge of the uses of home, and...

Originally published in 1997, as part of the Ethnoscapes: Current Challenges in the Environmental Social Sciences series, reissued now with a new series introduction, Tradition, Location and Community: Place-making and Development brings together the selected papers of seventeen architects, social scientists and planners. It...

The house, containing collections of paintings, furniture and textiles, and home of the Carew family for almost 600 years, is faced in silvery-grey Pentewan stone, flanked by colonnaded wings of mellow brick. The grounds were landscaped by Repton and include the formal garden with...

Passive House Details introduces the concepts, principles, and design processes of building ultralow-energy buildings. The objective of this book is to provide design goals, research, analysis, systems, details, and inspiring images of some of the most energy-efficient, carbon-neutral, healthy, and satisfying buildings currently built...

It was a simple plan. Straightforward. Not foolproof mind you, but what good idea doesn't allow for unforeseen circumstances? Maybe we could have guessed that among selling our house in Toronto, moving to another province, building a yurt and starting a new career a...

Camden and its adjoining regions are rapidly changing. There are housing developments and shopping centres where there were green pastures and cattle only a decade ago. Sydney's urban sprawl is now on our doorstep. Our rural landscape has been irrevocably changed. New names have...

In this richly illustrated book, art historian John R. Clarke helps us see the ancient Roman house "with Roman eyes." Clarke presents a range of houses, from tenements to villas, and shows us how enduring patterns of Roman wall decoration tellingly bear the cultural,...

Author: Julie Montagu Countess of SandwichISBN-10: 1836007280ISBN-13: 9781836007289Publisher: Frances LincolnLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/22/2026Pages: 256Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.88lbsSize: 10.49h x 8.64w x 0.98d

"Florentine Villas" by Janet Ross offers a captivating journey into the heart of Italy's architectural heritage. This meticulously crafted volume delves into the domestic architecture of Florence, showcasing the timeless beauty and historical significance of its renowned villas. Janet Ross, an insightful observer, guides...

Prouvé's first postwar temporary house designed for his own family, remarkable for its use of the axial portal frame pavilionWhile on vacation in 1946, Jean Prouvé (1901-84) began looking for a site to build a temporary 8 x 8 house that could accommodate his...

The Housing Film examines how a century of realities and possibilities in domestic living have been profiled and foregrounded through studies and representations of Housing in the medium of Film. The filmic investigations, analysis and exposés of homes and our way of occupying them,...

"Our Colonial Homes" offers a fascinating glimpse into the architectural styles and domestic life of early America. Samuel Adams Drake meticulously details the construction, design, and social context of colonial houses, providing a rich tapestry of historical and architectural insights. From the simple dwellings...

Modernism in Context explores the architectural legacy of Lionel Morrison, whose commitment to modernism and approach to design have been consistent from his first project to the present. As a committed modernist, Lionel Morrison's approach to architecture and design has been consistent and steadfast...

“An Architectural Monograph on Old Chatham & Neighbouring Dwellings South of the Berkshires” offers a detailed study of the architectural styles and characteristics of homes in the Old Chatham region. This meticulously researched work, showcases the unique blend of historical influences evident in the...

In this volume's 18 chapters, diverse authors utilizing a variety of techniques explore elements of seigneurial domestic buildings (AD c.800-1600) on both sides of the English Channel. Among the contributors are scholars from as far afield as Germany, south-west France, Ireland, Scotland and the...

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...

Focusing on the city of Istanbul in Turkey, this book examines the city's informal urban settlements, the need for affordable shared housing and what changes have taken place during the age of globalisation and urban development.Author: F. Yurdanur Dulgeroglu-YukselISBN-10: 1032283610ISBN-13: 9781032283616Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2024Pages:...

The Homes that Shaped Us is the first monograph on the work by Park + Associates, showcasing a selection of the renowned Singaporean firm's award-winning houses. The Homes that Shaped Us is the first monograph on the work by Park + Associates, showcasing a...