Architecture - Buildings - Residential

Building on the foundation laid by American Icons, American Icons Vol. 2 continues the exploration of American architecture, chronicling its evolution and the iconic structures that define the nation's skylines. Showcasing 40-50 projects and enriched with four insightful essays, this sequel delves into the...

Explore dutch architecture and interior design.Author: GestaltenISBN-10: 3967041743ISBN-13: 9783967041743Publisher: GestaltenLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/25/2025Pages: 224Format: Hardcover

Tame the Mystery of Electrical Wiring!Ever dream of tackling DIY electrical projects with confidence, but felt intimidated by wires and switches? Wiring for Beginners: Mastering Wiring cuts through the confusion, making electrical systems accessible and even enjoyable.This comprehensive guide, packed with clear explanations, friendly...

Vertical elegance: Exploring the cutting-edge world of today's apartment building design. Today, multi-family buildings have become symbols of modern living that redefine both social cohesion and urban space. Their high resident density, low resource and space requirements, as well as communally used areas make...

Theaters, concert halls and opera houses belong to the main building tasks of our times. Numerous cities as well as communities are adding stage buildings for performing arts to their cultural infrastructure and are renewing historical buildings. The acoustics and stage mechanisms are adjusted...

Gilardi House thoroughly documents Luis Barragan ́s last project, la ́CASA GILARDI ́, an emblem of Mexican architecture. In 1976, 10 years after his retirement from the practice of architecture, Barragan accepted the commission of two young publicists passionate about his architecture and designed...

Examines sixteen residential buildings designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and his students for the first time. Today, Dom Hans van der Laan (1904-91) is something of a cult figure of European post-World War II architecture. The Dutch Benedictine monk and architect dedicated...

Barn Plans And Outbuildings is a comprehensive guidebook written by Byron David Halsted in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of various types of barns and outbuildings that were commonly used in the late 19th century. It includes over 200 illustrations and plans...

In the woods, on a mountaintop, or at the water's edge, a small cabin can fulfill big dreams. With attention to efficient living and minimizing energy footprints, Gerald Rowan provides 62 designs for compact and creative buildings that are flexible enough to fit whatever...

Built between 1957 and 1958, Le Corbusier's Unité d'habitation in Berlin stands as an exceptional work of postwar architecture in Berlin. Although it follows the basic concept of a "vertical village" as envisioned by the architect, the gigantic block, containing 530 apartments, clearly differs...

How to Transform Your Home Extension Dreams into Reality with EaseImagine you're excitedly sketching out ideas for your dream kitchen extension, but then you hit a wall of confusing building regulations. Or picture this: you're ready to start construction, but unexpected planning permission issues...

A handy companion to the rise of housing co-ops in Western EuropeTo stimulate interest in cooperative living, The Architecture of Housing Co-ops highlights successful examples from Germany alongside more recent Dutch projects, showcasing recent developments through detailed analyses, financial models, floor plans and interviews...

One timber prefab building turns into a litany of conversations, research and essays on responsible yet habitable environmentsThe Proto-Habitat is both a theoretical and practical (built) experiment to explore ways of dwelling that are closer to contemporary lifestyles, and to broaden collective representation to...

Neue Grundlagen f?r die Gestaltung zukunftsf?higer Mehrfamilienh?user Architecture for Housing er?rtert wie sich der Wohnungsbau mit Hilfe architektonischer Gestaltung verbessern l?sst. Die Untersuchung umfasst 14 innovative Projekte, die f?r unterschiedliche kulturelle Kontexte entworfen wurden und nach r?umlichen Antonymen untersucht werden: das Individuelle und das...

Furniture works and more by the Spanish architectThis book delves into a lesser-known facet of the prestigious architect Ramón Esteve (born 1964): his role as an industrial designer. Through a careful selection of projects and furniture pieces, it demonstrates Esteve's fusion of architectural aesthetics...

This report shows what local governments can do to mitigate the rising cost of rental housing in the United States. Drawing on the authors' experience building the National Community of Practice on Local Housing Policy, the report considers the root causes of high rent...

Two previously unpublished photobooks by the great architectural photographer Lucien Hervé, slipcased with an overview of his life and workIn 1958, the Hungarian photographer Lucien Hervé (1920-2007) received a commission from a publishing house in Barcelona to make a photobook on the monastery of...

Author: Gunter Pfeifer, Günter Pfeifer, Per BrauneckISBN-10: 3034600739ISBN-13: 9783034600736Publisher: BirkhauserLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/16/2009Pages: 120Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 10.90h x 9.10w x 0.40d

The American House-Carpenter is a comprehensive guide to the art of building and the strength of materials, written by R. G. Hatfield and first published in 1873. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in carpentry, architecture, or construction, and provides a...

More than 500 period photographs explore the Spanish Revival movement (1915-1940) in architecture. Original Spanish and Mediterranean buildings inspired partrons on "the grand tour" in Europe to build for themselves these sturdy homes in the 20th century that reflect a strong Mediterranean heritage. Tiled...

Beth Munro offers a retrospective study of the material value of and deconstruction processes at villas. She explores the technical properties of materials that were most frequently recycled, glass, metals, and limestone, the craftspeople who undertook this work, as well as the economic and...

- Richly illustrated with lavish full-color photographs of creative tree houses, all with innovative and stunning design features- Includes engaging descriptions for each project, complete with insight from the architect and/or designer- A thoroughly enjoyable journey through the world of modern tree house design...

Stunning contemporary houses illuminate the enduring and evolving influence of the West Coast Modern architectural style in B.C. Decades after gaining international recognition through the work of practitioners such as Arthur Erickson, Ron Thom, and Barry Downs, the West Coast Modern style remains widely...

Author: BETA-PLUS PublishingISBN-10: 2875501453ISBN-13: 9782875501455Publisher: Beta-PlusLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/16/2024Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 8.41lbsSize: 13.48h x 10.93w x 1.68d

From the 1890s to 1930s, stately mansions lined Syracuse's James Street, their elegant gardens, architecture, and streetscapes a point of city-wide pride. The Gilded Age on Syracuse's James Street combines newly published photographs with histories of the mansions and people that once occupied Syracuse's...

Bilingual edition (English/German) / Zweisprachige Ausgabe (deutsch/englisch) Cost pressure, changing living conditions, growing demands for the reuse of building materials--with their Ausbauh?user, the Berlin-based architectural studio Praeger Richter has provided a much-noticed answer to the challenges currently facing housing construction. This volume describes the...

Richly illustrated with beautiful photographs and drawings, Collett-Zarzycki: The Tailored Home provides a thoughtful and comprehensive account of how this atelier has built an extraordinary portfolio of residential work over the last 30 years. From London town houses to Tuscan retreats to new build...

A quiet rural town until World War I, Zaporizhzhia exploded into a major industrial centre in the 1920s following con-struction of the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station. This book looks at a later period in the history of what is now one of the largest cities...

The second Rizzoli publication dedicated to an important member of the Mexican and Latin American architectural vanguard, celebrating exceptional craftsmanship and refined sophistication, and guided by the ideals of Mexican modernism. Farca looks to the work of the late design icon Luis Barragán for...

The Future of Modular Architecture presents an unprecedented proposal for mass-customized mid- and high-rise modular housing that can be manufactured and distributed on a global scale. Advocating for the adoption of open-source design based on a new modular standard, the book shows how the...

Marc Camens has designed and built some of the most incredible homes in the United States, and around the globe. Throughout his decades-long career, which began in the commercial industry, Marc has developed a specific set of design principles that serve as the foundation...

Following up on his first book, Enduring Southern Homes, designer Eric Ross brings together a collection of new projects with fresh looks and perspectives on the perennial and ageless nature of Southern interiors.Enter the world of romantic, refined, and approachable living with a blend...

A study of Swedish vacation homes designed by Mikael Bergquist. The book collects five vacation homes in Sweden designed by Stockholm-based architect Mikael Bergquist. Realized over more than two decades, they are all located in the Swedish countryside and rooted in the Nordic tradition...

Good housing proved to be the savior of the working world in the last pandemic. The term "family" could also be understood much more broadly today: Neighborhoods, co-living, working groups have taken on much of the characteristics of a close-knit, jointly socialized group. Three...

"A shed is the shortest line between need and shelter," writes Howard Mansfield. Drawing on material from his recent book Dwelling in Possibility, Mansfield explores the different types of sheds found around New England and beyond: covered bridges, barns, worksheds, "worship sheds" (meeting houses),...

Post and beam construction has captured the imagination of people from all corners of the world for hundreds of years. Now, in nearly 400 color images and 16 sample floor plans, would-be home builders can explore the many finer points of post and beam...

Author: BETA-PLUS PublishingISBN-10: 2875501445ISBN-13: 9782875501448Publisher: Beta-PlusLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/16/2024Pages: 308Format: HardcoverWeight: 7.43lbsSize: 13.58h x 10.95w x 1.50d

This research offers a deep dive into the architectural and social landscapes of East European and Eurasian microrayons. Through the lens of heritage, transformation, and community dynamics, this book sheds light on often overlooked narratives in Soviet urban development from the 1960s forwards and...

With stunning images, expert commentary from world-famous architects, and interviews with residents, The Barbican Estate pays tribute to one of London's most iconic structures on its 50th birthday. This beautifully illustrated and comprehensive book celebrates London's Barbican Estate as it nears its 50th anniversary...

A comprehensive guide to the historic Henry Whitfield House, one of the oldest surviving homes in Connecticut and a beautiful example of Colonial architecture. This book covers the fascinating history of the house and its owners, as well as its significance in American history.This...

The domestic unit is inseparable from its homestead, and the "house," at once a physical place and a social unit, is often also a unit of production and consumption, a cult group, and even a political faction. Inspired by Lévi-Strauss' suggestion that the multi-functional...

The illustrated story of the life and times of architect Richard Morris Hunt, his forty-year career, and his impact on American culture after the Civil War.Celebrated internationally in the nineteenth century as America's premier architect, Richard Morris Hunt (1827-1895) is best known for his...

Where something begins and ends The liminal is a transformational state between the position where something meets, mixes, and merges. The Liminal House straddles a similar threshold between West Vancouver's natural stony seashore and its suburban residential neighborhood. Courtyards, cantilevers, and the extension of...

Originally developed in the 1600s to withstand harsh Massachusetts winters, the Cape Cod cottage--with its central door and chimney, flanking windows, and steeply pitched roof--is an instantly recognizable architectural form. Thanks to its simple and versatile layout, it has been adapted in countless ways...

The Cities of Repetition project provides a comprehensive graphic documentation and analysis of the largest Hong Kong housing estates built by private developers from the late 1960s through the early 2000's. The original drawings and diagrams illustrate and compare the ultra-dense, mass-produced, highly repetitive...

Acorn Hall has always been a home. In 1852, Dr. John Schermerhorn conceived the sprawling estate and mansion, and he spent four years decorating it in a lavish Rococo style. Banker Augustus Crane later bought the estate and mansion, had it redesigned and rechristened...

Where something begins and ends The liminal is a transformational state between the position where something meets, mixes, and merges. The Liminal House straddles a similar threshold between West Vancouver's natural stony seashore and its suburban residential neighborhood. Courtyards, cantilevers, and the extension of...

These extraordinary homes accentuate the cosmopolitan designs of such architectural talents as Gurjit Matharoo from India, Mohamed Amine Siana from Morrocco, and Mariko Mori from Japan. Building private houses, which can sometimes be quite small, they demonstrate creativity and technological inventiveness, shaping the architecture...

This volume covers some of the finest landscape and architecture in southern England, much of it set within the South Downs National Park. The county's small towns and villages feature a pleasing mix of stone, timber, and brick houses of every period. Among numerous...

The winners of the 2021 Pritzker Prize present their architectural ethos through nine examplesThe French firm Lacaton & Vassal, established in Paris in 1987 by Anne Lacaton (born 1955) and Jean-Philippe Vassal (born 1954), has designed private and social housing, cultural and academic institutions...