Architecture - Buildings - Residential

Author: George A. JensenISBN-13: 9798190466157Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/03/2026Pages: 234Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.22lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.49d

Twenty private urban and countryside homes from around the world, this book explores homes shaped by exceptional craftsmanship, authentic materials, and a deep respect for architectural lineage. Architecture carries memory. It preserves the character of a place while allowing it to evolve for contemporary...

Featuring twenty new luxurious, but understated, private residences designed by renowned architects and interior designers from around the world. There is a certain kind of home that does not seek attention. It does not rely on spectacle or excess to announce its presence. Instead,...

Planning a barndominium involves far more than choosing an attractive floor plan.Choosing an attractive floor plan is only one part of the process. The land, building orientation, construction system, room layout, budget, insulation, utilities, and long-term comfort must all work together. A poor decision...

Homes are built for standard life transitions-raising young children, hosting friends, working from home, or eventually enjoying retirement. But very few homes are designed for one of the most significant transitions many families face: adapting a living space to accommodate aging parents or multi-generational...

Take an amazing journey through Italy's most refined architectural traditions, from noble residences in Tuscany to sun drenched coastal villas and contemporary re-interpretations of classical forms. This edition captures the country's unique ability to merge heritage with innovation, artistry with everyday life. Featuring projects...

Beautiful Full 2-Page Pictures and Conceptual Designs of Beautiful Pools in Luxury Living Spaces! Turn every page into a private escape - where breathtaking luxury pool design meets aspiration, inspiration, and relaxation. Featuring luxury high end pools, upscale pools, infinity pools, lagoon / Mediterranean...

"Earlham" is an evocative and lyrical memoir that captures the essence of a vanished era through the vivid lens of childhood memory. Percy Lubbock meticulously reconstructs the atmosphere of his summer holidays at Earlham Hall, a grand manor in Norfolk and home to the...

Pore over this collection of cutting-edge home designs from The Philippines. The Tropical House: Cutting Edge Design in the Philippines celebrates a growing trend toward globalization in interior design. More than 25 stunning houses and condos in and around Manila, the Philippines, evoke a...

This book concentrates exclusively on construction details and code-related requirements that affect the exterior envelope. Its focus is deliberately limited to multifamily residential projects located in Climate Zone 5, translating building-science principles into clear, buildable architectural details commonly used in wood-frame and steel/concrete construction.Author:...

Founded in 1640 on the eastern end of Long Island, Southampton is New York's oldest English settlement. In its seaside scenes and structures, it still exudes importance and historicism. Nowhere is this grandeur more evident than among the residences associated with its original summer...

With these words William Baldwin and Elizabeth Turk lay the foundation for a stunning visual journey into the Southern home. The images found within these pages tell as much about the definition of home as they do about certain aspects of design. Taken from...

Constructed in 1651, the Dwight-Derby House stands as the centerpiece of the Medfield town common and at the heart of the town's history. Contained within the walls of this 350-year-old time capsule are the stories of two prominent families: the Dwights and the Derbys--united...

England's country houses have for centuries been where the rich and grand families have displayed their wealth and status. Today, England is still well endowed with these houses although many of them are now popular visitor attractions instead of private homes but there also...

The ninth edition of Timeless Living. This book presents 90 new private residences and apartments by some of the world's most renowned architects and interior designers. Spanning continents and cultures, this book highlights an extraordinary diversity of approaches - from the refined elegance of...

Ten to One and their sister non profit Ten for All are a Brooklyn based design collective synergizing architectural practice with community resilience. In ten years, Ten to One have designed one hundred residential projects, while Ten for All collaborate with community based organizations...

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...