Architecture

The churches of India takes the reader on a fascinating journey through India to discover the history and architecture of the country Christian churches. With fine illustrations and an informative, easy-to-read text The book reveals the diverse ar...

Vaastu Shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture, building construction and interior layout with furniture, colours and pictures. It seeks to bring an agreeable connection between the builder, the building, the occupant and the environ...

About the Book Somewhere between 1910 and 1970, architecture changed. Now that modern architecture has become familiar (sometimes celebrated, sometimes vilified), it's hard to imagine how novel it once seemed. Expensive buildings were transformed ...

This highly original and sophisticated look at architecture helps us to understand the cultural significance of the buildings that surround us. It avoids the traditional style-spotting approach in favour of giving an idea of what it is about build...

Located seven miles south of Gaya, is Bodh Gaya, one of the most important and sacred Buddhist pilgrimage centres in the world. It was here under a banyan tree, the Bodhi tree, Gautama attained supreme knowledge to become Buddha, the enlightened o...

-Renowned architectural writer Anil Dey analyzes the myriad myths and mysteries surrounding the Konark Sun Temple, one of the Seven Wonders of India-Gorgeous pictures and accessible text on a complex and engaging subject-Will be of interest to tho...

The Interior Plan is an introductory-level text introducing students to the process of interior design space planning. Topics include the design of effective spatial sequences, functional relationships among project parts, arrangement of furniture...

About the Book Landscape architecture plays an important role in shaping the places in which we live and work. But what is it? Landscape architects are involved, amongst other things, in the layout of business parks, the reclamation of derelict in...

This is the second, updated and extended edition of a hugely popular guide to Chandigarh. Besides being among the newest cities in India, built in the 20th century and characterised by the sweeping architectural vision of Le Corbusier, Chandigarh ...

Given the rapid evolution of concepts such as smart cities, who are the architects riding the wave of new possibilities for urban design? How do contemporary agencies find pathways to understand the challenges and opportunities presented by evolvi...

- Explains the fundamental spatial and perceptual attributes of the elements of 'spacemaking'critical to effective designing of space- Traces the evolution of each element through history from primeval structures to modern architecture- Illustrate...

Captures the contextual background of the design-led influence of Tri Hita Karana, the philosophy of balance in Balinese living. Includes design projects for a wide range of international clients. Introduces discrete contemporary functionality i...

Flourish by Design brings together a range of established and emerging voices in design research for a collection that provides original provocations on topics of global significance. It is an insightful guide to original theory and practice conce...

From the Back CoverAN ACCESSIBLE, CLIMATE-DIVERSE GUIDE THAT TRANSFORMS READERS FROM SUSTAINABLE DESIGN NOVICES TO WHOLE-SOLUTION PROBLEM SOLVERS Sustainable Design Basics is a student-friendly introduction to a holistic and integral view of susta...

The Sustainable Urban Design Handbook gathers the best sustainability practices and latest research from the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, development, ecology, and environmental engineering and presents them in a graph...

The third edition of the Construction Project Manager's Pocket Book continues to guide and educate readers on the broad range of essential skills required to be a successful construction project manager. The book introduces the generic skills requ...

How can photography be transformed into an active process of investigation for landscape architecture and environmental design? The second book in Godfrey's series, Active Landscape Photography, presents engaged photographic methods that turn pho...

An inspirational set of booklets that invite us to delve into the intellectual world of Peter Zumthor and his guests. In summer 2017, celebrated Swiss architect Peter Zumthor curated the exhibition Dear to Me at the Kunsthaus Bregenz, marking the...

Accompanying an exhibition of the same name at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, this publication examines the recent work of the Chinese architect Wang Shu, Pritzker Prize winner in 2012. At a time when China's explosive urbanization is making ...

There has never been a more important time to understand how to make the best use of local natural resources and create buildings that do not rely on stripping our planet or transporting materials across the globe. First published in 2017, Habitat...

The contemporary architecture of Japan has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than seven Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize. Since Osaka World Expo '70 bro...

The latest trend in architecture is to try to find a balance between construction and well-being, applying renewable energies and seeking low costs, without renouncing comfort. The construction of houses from containers or prefabricated modules is...

Interior design experienced an extraordinary amount of changes in taste and style during the twentieth century. From William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement to expressionism, postmodernism, and green design, Interior Design Since 1900 char...

A remarkable classic work on traditional Japanese architecture, and how the style and features can serve as a model for contemporary residential buildings. With incredible detail (as well as numerous architectural plans and drawings), author and a...

For the Aalto Moment in Your Projects This carefully curated catalog celebrates the rich detail in the work of Aino, Elissa, and Alvar Aalto. Every support, railing, and handle is the result of intensive formal and functional research. The auth...

Over the years, talented architects have occasionally indulged themselves with the challenge of designing small but perfectly formed buildings. Today, with reduced budgets, many architects have turned in a more focused way to creating works that m...

Designing private residences has its own very special challenges and nuances for the architect. The scale may be more modest than public projects, the technical fittings less complex than an industrial site, but the preferences, requirements and v...

A guide to the built environment and history of one of the Midwest's most popular roads Journey along Minnesota's North Shore, the spectacular Lake Superior coastline between Duluth and the Canadian border, and travel through natural and cultural...

Architekturstudenten sind zu Beginn des Studiums mit einer F lle von visuellen Darstellungsm glichkeiten ihrer Entw rfe konfrontiert. Der Ausdruck von Ideen in Zeichnung und Modell wird zu Studienbeginn meist vorausgesetzt: "learning-by-doing" ist...

In the Age of Environment, the scale of waste management is geographic all while often relegating such undesired matter to invisibility as "matter out of place." Geographies of Trash reclaims the role of forms, technologies, economies and logistic...

This book documents the conversation between industrial designer Pete Sans and architect Carlos Ferrater about the trajectory of their work, after more than 45 years of collaboration.

Protect your business and preserve your peace of mind.As a residential contractor, chances are you've seen it all: litigation threats, withheld payments, and indecisive clients who change plans midproject or, worse, abandon a project altogether.Ar...

In this elegant hardbound volume, photographers Steve Gross and Susan Daley take you on an intimate tour of some of the finest historic homes, gardens, churches, and plantations of the old city of Charleston and its surrounding Lowcountry. Their l...

Experience 15 of the West's finest rustic modern homes in this beautifully written and photographed book.An intimate peek into rustic modern private homes and other properties across the Mountain West and California: traditional log cabins, sustai...

Interior design legend Cara Woodhouse presents a bold, modern aesthetic for a new generation of design enthusiasts--and shows us how to create spaces that we will truly love to inhabit It's a Mood helps readers get in touch with their own design i...

Reimagining Environmental Identity by Ping Jiang presents a compelling exploration of architectural practice designed to navigate the dynamic urban landscapes of China and beyond. The book showcases 19 diverse projects from Jiang's studio, reflect...

This richly illustrated, Gilded Age inspired sketchbook reveals a fascinating side of a titan of American architecture alongside pages for a reader's own expressions of beauty.Considered the preeminent nineteenth century American architect, Richar...

For Charlotte Coote, the interiors that have stayed with her are those that feel confident and unashamed. Charlotte's bold and contemporary spaces embrace beauty and authenticity and transcend modern trends. Modern Floral offers an abundance of in...

As suggested in the title, Slicing Spaces: Performance of Architecture in Cinema, this project slices through the multifaceted layers of film space. The text investigates how architecture performs as an altruist, proving that environed space is no...

Following a thorough restoration completed in 2017, Frank Lloyd Wright's early modern masterpiece, Unity Temple in Oak Park, IL, was designated in 2019 as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, "The 20th Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright"....

With contributions by: Christine Benglia Bevington Marie Annick Brown Andrew Byard Cenén The Chinatown History Project Clinton Coalition of Concern Rosalyn Deutsche Dan Graham and Robin Hurst Alexander Kluge The Mad Housers Tony Masso The Nation R...

This book documents the intersection of architecture and design with ecology, environmental history, policy, governance and law from the 19th century to today. It presents conflicting definitions and concepts of architects and designers and the pa...

"Jones takes us back to the heyday of the silver screen, when going downtown to an extravagant movie palace was the highlight of the week. Then she shows how contemporary visionaries have preserved and reinterpreted these grand old theaters for a ...

Dive into the fascinating realm where architecture meets artificial intelligence in "Personalized AI-Driven Architecture."This biographical study explores the impact of AI on architectural design, emphasizing the need for personalized, sustainable...

Lines Of Development traces the history of ruled surface geometries and their relationship to architectural design and practice. Much attention has been paid to developable surfaces in building technology recently, especially in the area of digita...

Mundo de fragmentos es la primera publicaci n de Amun tegui Vald s. Con una obra cuidadosa y correcta, los proyectos de la oficina conformada por los arquitectos chilenos Crist bal Amun tegui y Alejandro Vald s no dejan de lado un comentario sobre...

1908 konnte das von dem Jugendstilarchitekten Joseph Maria Olbrich erbaute Ausstellungsgebäude der Darmstädter Künstlerkolonie auf der Mathildenhöhe eingeweiht werden. Ein Jahrhundert später wurden schneider+schumacher mit der Generalsanierung bea...

Houses aren't alive, are they? Families who have lived in the Fisk House describe the feelings of protection and strength, just a "presence." Perhaps like the way some will speak about a "life" that lives on in a new way...ancient trees ripped fro...

Sit back, relax and enjoy as first time Author Vickie Curtsinger takes you down a road you will not soon forget in her new book, THE ROAD TO MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME.

California Coastal style combines the most beautiful and livable aspects of modern, rustic, cottage, and coastal design to showcase the California dream."In addition to providing valuable insight into how architects conceive their designs, the aut...

This seminal volume, now back in print in a new format and at a reduced price, offers a deeply immersive tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's most legendary building. A landmark volume to commemorate what is arguably the most significant private residence...

How the architecture in non-Russian republics became a subversive tool of resistanceThis book revolves around two modernist opera theaters--each designed by a leading female architect--on the Soviet periphery, in Lithuania and Belarus. They are th...

Gardens take many forms, and have a variety of functions. They can serve as spaces of peace and tranquilty, a way to cultivate wildlife, or as places to develop agricultural resources. Globally, gardens have inspired, comforted, and sustained peop...

As a sequel to The Empty Room: Fragmented thoughts on Space (Actar, 2020), this book by Canadian architect Reza Aliabadi (RZLBD) elaborates the same theme with one hundred iterations of a square room, each of which tells a different story of the e...

Explore the world's most incredible buildings, from the magnificent architecture of the ancient world to green buildings of the present day. Discover the beautiful details, principal elements, and decorative features of every architectural style, ...

Touring the traditional craft workshops and historic palazzi that help to preserve Florence's exceptional art and architecture Picturesque medieval streets, breathtaking cathedrals and legendary art: there is much to love about the city of Florenc...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through time, tracing the fascinating evolution of prehistoric pottery with "Prehistoric Pottery's Persistent Patterns: Analyzing Ceramic Traditions Across Eras. This comprehensive volume unveils the secrets held...

In this perceptive and illustrative look at the expressive and practical use of stone throughout history, Richard Rhodes unlocks the underlying principles of this ancient material--and explains the closely guarded "Sacred Rules" of the Freemasons ...

Mechanical ventilation is not just a necessity; it's a cornerstone of energy efficient building durability, occupant health, and indoor air quality. The Residential Ventilation Handbook V3 published eight years after the publication of the hallmar...