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The death and life of great American cities
- by Jane Jacobs - 'Whenever and wherever societies have flourished and prospered rather than stagnated and decayed, creative and workable cities have been at the core of the phenomenon...Decaying cities, declining economies, and mounting social troubles travel together. The combination is not coincidental.' |
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Crash Course in Architecture - by Eva Howarth - A survey
of Western architecture, chronologically arranged with time
charts, written in clear language for instant understanding
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Building Construction Illustrated
- by Francis D. Ching, Frank Ching - In response to numerous requests by readers, this edition of a classic manual on residential and light construction techniques includes increased coverage of concrete material and methods--plus the latest data on concrete, steel and glazing technology, energy efficiency in buildings, moisture and thermal protection, natural lighting and masonry |
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Architecture: A Visual History - by James Neal - A wonderful resource for architects and artists, as well as a gorgeous coffee-table book, Architecture: A Visual History provides an excellent overview of the evolution of architecture as well as a catalogue of the world's most famous landmarks. This book provides a striking visual tour of the greatest architectural feats, from the majestic pyramids to the wildly ornamental Gothic cathedrals of Europe. More than 400 photographs showcase these buildings, allowing readers to see the history of architecture as it developed across the world. An introductory essay provides a concise history to complement the photographs -- but this is hardly necessary, considering the amazing range of architectural styles depicted in the photographs, which will inevitably steal the reader's attention away from the text. |
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Home by Design: Transforming Your House Into Home
- by Sarah Susanka - Susanka presents 30 design concepts that can transform any house into a welcoming home filled with character, beauty, and comfort. Opening readers' eyes to what's possible, she makes spatial design accessible to the layperson. |
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Wonders of the World: Masterpieces of Architecture from 4000 BC to the Present
- Alessandra Capodiferro (Editor), Timothy Stroud (Translator) - Wonders of the World is dedicated to the most important monuments created by Man throughout history. Superb photographs accompanied by text written by art history experts illustrated the great architectural wonders of antiquity and the most important buildings of the present. Imagine and narrative combine to present and examine the technical characteristics, history, engineering qualities and the human events linked to the construction of the world's greatest architectural treasures.
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Architectural graphics
- by Francis D. Ching - Ching's classic book on communicating ideas in architectural design clearly and effectively has been updated and expanded to include a complete guide to drawing equipment and materials, discussions on
arranging architectural presentations, and instructions and explanations on how to freehand sketch, shade, and use texture.
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The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture: Comprehensive Edition
- Phaidon Press, Of Phaidon Editors - The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture presents a global survey of the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture from around the world completed in the last five years. Organized geographically and illustrated with global, regional and sub-regional maps locating each building, the book illustrates more than 1,000 completed buildings, and includes some of the most influential projects as well as many lesser-known buildings from around the world. Sections on World Data, Building Data and Architect’s Biographies build up a detailed picture of the influences on contemporary architecture today. Every building type, from the largest publicly-funded art museums and airports to private houses, is covered, and each project is illustrated with colour photographs, line drawings and a descriptive text. |
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