Architecture - Buildings - Residential

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...

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...

- 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...

A new way of looking at the medieval castle - as a cultural reflection of the society that produced it, seen through art and literature. Medieval castles have traditionally been explained as feats of military engineering and tools of feudal control, but Abigail Wheatley...

Andrew Jackson Downing (1815-52), the first great American landscape gardener, was one of the earliest and most influential popularizers of something new on the American scene -- the small, inexpensive detached house. Into a countryside dotted with log cabins and occasional Greek Revival mansions,...

A comprehensive consideration of the architecture and interiors of the great contemporary Brazilian architect, designer, and filmmaker. Weinfeld is renowned for work that exudes the power of classical modernism while being completely of its own moment. Biophilic design, an approach to architecture that emphasizes...

Plans For A Homemade Hot Tub is a step by step guide to building your very own hot tub. Complete with two construction options: Concrete Block or Wooden Frame, Mochi Kaimu has laid down everything you need to know to begin the journey towards...

Author: Jeffrey HylandISBN-10: 0847875768ISBN-13: 9780847875764Publisher: Rizzoli International PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/09/2025Pages: 400Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbs

A personal tour of twenty of the UK's most beguiling houses in this much loved area of western England. Author and architectural historian, Jeremy Musson, and Cotswolds-based photographer Hugo Rittson Thomas, offer privileged access to twenty houses, from castles and manor houses, as well...

A showcase of sustainable living in prefab, solar, mobile and modular houses. In this book, architect Ana Maria Alvarez presents an array of the world's best sustainable residential architecture. Studying houses in many countries, she provides photographs, floor plans and elevations, mechanical schematics showing...

With photographs by Max Dupain, David Moore, Wolfgang Sievers, and Eric Sierins alongside original plans, this book explores the relationship between architects, builders, and affordable housing in Australia since 1900 and the lessons learned from 20th-century designer suburbs. In the 1950s through 1970s, architects...

House Drainage: A Handbook For Architects And Building Inspector (1895) is a comprehensive guide written by George Alexander Thomas Middleton that focuses on the proper design and installation of drainage systems in residential buildings. The book covers a range of topics related to house...

Remodeled Farmhouses is a book written by Mary H. Northend and published in 1915. The book focuses on the transformation of old farmhouses into modern homes. It provides a comprehensive guide on how to remodel and update farmhouses, including tips on interior design, architectural...

Enchanted by their beauty, complexity, and historical significance, the Bartuskas began researching, visiting, and photographing the region's round barns soon after Tom accepted a teaching position at Washington State University's architecture department in 1963. Focusing on structures over fifty years old, at least two...

With gracious residential boulevards, soaring cathedrals, and some of this country's first skyscrapers nestled amid bustling city blocks, St. Louis is home to buildings designed by some of America's best-known architects, including Cass Gilbert and Louis Sullivan. But no single architectural firm has shaped...