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  • Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World by Pranger, Susan
    Susan Pranger

    Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World

    Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World is an accessible guidebook to understanding historic materials - how they were traditionally made, how they survived the test of time, and how changes in climate are now impacting materials in new ways.Protecting...
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  • Heaven on Earth: The Lives and Legacies of the World's Greatest Cathedrals by Wells, Emma J.
    Emma J. Wells

    Heaven on Earth: The Lives and Legacies of the World's Greatest Cathedrals

    A glorious history of sixteen of the world's greatest cathedrals, interwoven with the extraordinary stories of the people who built them. 'An impeccable guide to the golden age of ecclesiastical architecture' The Times 'Vivid, colourful and absorbing' Dan Jones 'An epic ode to some...
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  • The Music of the Eye: Or, Essays On the Principles of the Beauty and Perfection of Architecture, in the Three First Chapters of Vitruvius by Legh, Peter
    Peter Legh

    The Music of the Eye: Or, Essays On the Principles of the Beauty and Perfection of Architecture, in the Three First Chapters of Vitruvius

    Originally published in 1795, this book is a classic work on the principles of architecture. Legh argues that beauty in architecture should be based on the principles of proportion and harmony, and he looks to the three first chapters of Vitruvius for guidance. This...
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  • Architecture in Minutes by Hodge, Susie
    Susie Hodge

    Architecture in Minutes

    In this concise and comprehensive guide to the world of architecture, art historian Susie Hodge outlines the history and theory of architecture, from the earliest structures and monuments to the cutting-edge concepts of the present day, and profiles dozens of key buildings and celebrated...
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  • City of Play: An Architectural and Urban History of Recreation and Leisure by Arce, Rodrigo P?rez de
    Rodrigo P?rez de Arce

    City of Play: An Architectural and Urban History of Recreation and Leisure

    City of Play shows how play is built into the very fabric of the modern city. From playgrounds to theme parks, skittle alleys to swimming pools, to the countless uncontrolled spaces which the urban habitat affords - play is by no means just a...
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  • Visuality for Architects: Architectural Creativity and Modern Theories of Perception and Imagination by Mitrovic, Branko
    Branko Mitrovic

    Visuality for Architects: Architectural Creativity and Modern Theories of Perception and Imagination

    What is more important in architectural works--their form, shape, and color, or the meanings and symbolism that can be associated with them? Can aesthetic judgments of architecture be independent of the stories one can tell about buildings? Do non-architects perceive buildings in the same...
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  • Point Line Plane by Kuma, Kengo
    Kengo Kuma

    Point Line Plane

    Point Line Plane is architectural theory, but written as narrative, full of intriguing vignettes, such as the fact that in Ancient Rome windows were fitted with slices of marble because glass was so expensive. It's written in a very Japanese form: a series of...
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  • American Icons: The Architecture of the United States: Visions and Defiance by Gestalten
    Gestalten

    American Icons: The Architecture of the United States: Visions and Defiance

    Iconic architecture that shapes the American skylines.The development and expansion of cities in the United States over the last 150 years gave rise to one of the most ambitious and fastest growing building projects the world had ever seen. The landscape of cities such...
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  • The Din? Hogan: A Modern History by Makeda, Lillian
    Lillian Makeda

    The Din? Hogan: A Modern History

    Over the course of their history, the Navajo (Din?) have constructed many types of architecture, but during the 20th century, one building emerged to become a powerful and inspiring symbol of tribal culture. This book describes the rise of the octagonal stacked-log hogan as...
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  • A Manual for the Study of Monumental Brasses: With a Descriptive Catalogue of Four Hundred and Fifty "rubbings" in the Possession of the Oxford Archit by Haines, Herbert
    Herbert Haines

    A Manual for the Study of Monumental Brasses: With a Descriptive Catalogue of Four Hundred and Fifty "rubbings" in the Possession of the Oxford Archit

    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,...
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  • Geechee Gonna Gitcha: The FUN-damental Guide to Charleston by McQueeney, W. Thomas
    W. Thomas McQueeney

    Geechee Gonna Gitcha: The FUN-damental Guide to Charleston

    Geechee Gonna Gitcha is focused on capturing the essence of the author's native city across time. It defines a city and its people--both trying to overcome transitional times in a place where the clocks seemed to be broken. The main character is that setting--Charleston,...
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  • The Seven Lamps of Architecture by Ruskin, John
    John Ruskin

    The Seven Lamps of Architecture

    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...
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  • African American Historic Places by Savage, Beth L.
    Beth L. Savage

    African American Historic Places

    Author: Beth L. Savage, National Register of Historic PlacesISBN-10: 0471143456ISBN-13: 9780471143451Publisher: WileyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/13/1995Pages: 624Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.36lbsSize: 9.94h x 6.98w x 1.33d
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  • Eskimo Architecture: Dwelling and Structure in the Early Historic Period by Reinhardt, Gregory
    Gregory Reinhardt

    Eskimo Architecture: Dwelling and Structure in the Early Historic Period

    The architecture of Eskimo peoples represents a diversified and successful means of coping with one of the most severe climates on earth. The popular image of the igloo is but one of the many structures examined by experts Lee and Reinhardt in the first...
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  • Architecture: From Prehistory to Climate Emergency by Calder, Barnabas
    Barnabas Calder

    Architecture: From Prehistory to Climate Emergency

    A groundbreaking history of architecture told through the relationship between buildings and energy The story of architecture is the story of humanity. The buildings we live in, from the humblest pre-historic huts to today's skyscrapers, reveal our priorities and ambitions, our family structures and...
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  • The Berkshires: Coach Inns to Cottages by Owens, Carole
    Carole Owens

    The Berkshires: Coach Inns to Cottages

    A beautiful vacation destination today, the Berkshires has been the chosen enclave for many influential and artistic notables since the 18th century.Those hustling to find lodging in the Berkshires today may not know they are repeating a two-hundred fifty- year-old ritual. In the eighteenth,...
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  • Building Bridges Starts in the Mind: Engineering - More Than Technical Solutions by Menge, Moritz
    Moritz Menge

    Building Bridges Starts in the Mind: Engineering - More Than Technical Solutions

    Being a civil engineer is a fulfilling profession. Civil engineers design sustainable infrastructure. We build houses, roads, bridges, tunnels, cultural centres, towers and much more. We often bring all our engineering skills to bear to achieve solid solutions. And often even more, which lies...
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  • Practical Small Structures for the Farm by National Plan Service, Inc
    Inc National Plan Service

    Practical Small Structures for the Farm

    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,...
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  • Patterns from the Golden Age of Rustic Design: Park and Recreation Structures from the 1930s by Good, Albert H.
    Albert H. Good

    Patterns from the Golden Age of Rustic Design: Park and Recreation Structures from the 1930s

    Containing over 1200 photographs and detailed line drawings from which one can design and build directly, Patterns from the Golden Age of Rustic Design is a valuable reference for preservationists, historians, designers, and homeowners. Albert Good provided plans for the construction of cabins, lodges,...
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  • Cross-Cultural Exchange and the Colonial Imaginary: Global Encounters Via Southeast Asia by Hahn, H. Hazel
    H. Hazel Hahn

    Cross-Cultural Exchange and the Colonial Imaginary: Global Encounters Via Southeast Asia

    For years, the study of how culture operates in colonial contexts was dominated by the ideas of transmission and influence. Yet the more we learn, the less useful those concepts seem to be. This collection deliberately complicates the binary of colonizer and colonized in...
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  • Capitol Hill - Converted by Dennis, Kristen A.
    Kristen A. Dennis

    Capitol Hill - Converted

    Author: Kristen A. DennisISBN-10: 1436301262ISBN-13: 9781436301268Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2008Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.12d
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  • Romanesque Architecture by Browne, Edith A.
    Edith A. Browne

    Romanesque Architecture

    Romanesque Architecture is a comprehensive book written by Edith A. Browne that explores the architectural style of the Romanesque period. The book takes readers on a journey through the history of Romanesque architecture, from its origins in the 9th century to its development across...
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  • A History of Building Types by Pevsner, Nikolaus
    Nikolaus Pevsner

    A History of Building Types

    An essential guide to vital and often overlooked features of the architectural and social inheritance of the West This book provides vital insights into the ways in which architecture reflects the character of society. Drawing on his immense erudition and keenly discerning eye, Nikolaus...
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  • The Architecture of Warren & Wetmore by Pennoyer, Peter
    Peter Pennoyer

    The Architecture of Warren & Wetmore

    Producing over three hundred major projects, including the celebrated Grand Central Terminal (designed in association with Reed & Stem), the charismatic Beaux Arts-trained Whitney Warren (1864-1943) and shrewd lawyer Charles D. Wetmore (1866-1941) grasped the stylistic requirements and prevailing architectural tastes of the vibrant...
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  • Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World by Pranger, Susan
    Susan Pranger

    Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World

    Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World is an accessible guidebook to understanding historic materials - how they were traditionally made, how they survived the test of time, and how changes in climate are now impacting materials in new ways.Protecting...
    $180.00
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  • Contemporary Brick Buildings by Jodidio, Philip
    Philip Jodidio

    Contemporary Brick Buildings

    Of all building materials in the world, brick is one of the most enduring and ubiquitous. Traces of brickmaking date back to 7500 BC and fired brick first made its appearance in about 3500 BC. Since then, the trusty brick has shown amazing resilience...
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  • Temple Lore: A Historical Study of Temples and Invasions in South India: A Historical Study of Temples and Invasions in South India by Srinivasan, R.
    R. Srinivasan

    Temple Lore: A Historical Study of Temples and Invasions in South India: A Historical Study of Temples and Invasions in South India

    In the heart of Tamil Nadu, a famous temple dedicated to Sri Ranganatha houses a sanctum for a Mughal princess worshipped as the Lord's consort. Do we know why? The description of the riches in the Arabian Nights was inspired by the loot from...
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  • Inner Empire: Architecture and Imperialism in the British Isles, 1550-1950 by Maudlin, Daniel
    Daniel Maudlin

    Inner Empire: Architecture and Imperialism in the British Isles, 1550-1950

    Inner Empire explores the impact of imperial cultures on the landscapes and urban environments of the British Isles from the sixteenth century through to the twentieth century. It asserts that Britain's four-hundred year entanglement with global empire left its mark upon the British Isles...
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  • Plans & Designs of Bungalows, Modern Homes, Churches, Schools, Ect. [!] by Architectural Designing Co, Spokane
    Spokane Architectural Designing Co

    Plans & Designs of Bungalows, Modern Homes, Churches, Schools, Ect. [!]

    The Spokane Architectural Designing Co. presents a stunning collection of architectural plans and designs for homes, churches, schools, and more. With detailed drawings and floor plans, this volume is an invaluable resource for architects, builders, and anyone interested in the history and design of...
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  • San Francisco City Hall Comeptition: The Complete Drawings Of The Accepted Design For The San Francisco City Hall, Architects Bakewell & Brown by Anonymous
    Anonymous

    San Francisco City Hall Comeptition: The Complete Drawings Of The Accepted Design For The San Francisco City Hall, Architects Bakewell & Brown

    This book is a comprehensive look at the design process for one of San Francisco's most iconic buildings. With detailed drawings and plans, San Francisco City Hall Comeptition provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of architecture and design.This work has been selected by...
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  • Walled Towns by Cram, Ralph Adams
    Ralph Adams Cram

    Walled Towns

    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,...
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  • Woodward's National Architect; Containing ... Original Designs, Plans and Details, to Working Scale, for the Practical Construction of Dwelling Houses by Woodward, George E. (George Evertson)
    George E. (George Evertson) Woodward

    Woodward's National Architect; Containing ... Original Designs, Plans and Details, to Working Scale, for the Practical Construction of Dwelling Houses

    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,...
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  • Designs for Village, Town and City Churches [microform] by Presbyterian Church in Canada Genera
    Presbyterian Church in Canada Genera

    Designs for Village, Town and City Churches [microform]

    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,...
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  • Historical Architectural Tour of Ottawa, Illinois by Gerding, Earl T.
    Earl T. Gerding

    Historical Architectural Tour of Ottawa, Illinois

    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,...
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  • Alexandria: Architectural Guide by El Sayad, Zeyad
    Zeyad El Sayad

    Alexandria: Architectural Guide

    Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Alexandria was for a long time the largest city in the ancient world. Flattened by a tsunami in 365 AD, it was little more than a fishing village when captured by Napoleon in 1798. The 19th...
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  • Building Time: Architecture, Event, and Experience by Leatherbarrow, David
    David Leatherbarrow

    Building Time: Architecture, Event, and Experience

    While most books on architecture concentrate on spatial themes, this book explores architecture's temporal dimensions. Through a series of close readings of buildings, both contemporary and classic, it demonstrates the centrality of time in modern architecture, and shows why an understanding of time is...
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  • Frederick Law Olmsted: Essential Texts by Twombly, Robert
    Robert Twombly

    Frederick Law Olmsted: Essential Texts

    Often called the father of landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted was responsible for the design of Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City; Mount Royal Park in Montreal; the Belle Isle Park in Detroit; the Grand Necklace of Parks in Milwaukee; the...
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  • World Architecture: A Cross-Cultural History by Ingersoll, Richard
    Richard Ingersoll

    World Architecture: A Cross-Cultural History

    Richard Ingersoll's World Architecture: A Cross-Cultural History, Second Edition, provides the most comprehensive and contemporary survey in the field. Each chapter within the text's chronological organization focuses on three unique architectural cultures, giving instructors the flexibility to choose which traditions are the most relevant...
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  • Death Of Hope? by Azam, Ali
    Ali Azam

    Death Of Hope?

    Death of Hope: Israel-Palestine" by Ali Azam is an introspective examination of the enduring conflict between Israel and Palestine, underpinned by themes of human suffering and resilience. Through thoughtful analysis, Azam delves into the psychological, political, and social dimensions that perpetuate the conflict and...
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  • Vienna and the New Wohnkultur, 1918-1938 by Jackson-Beckett, Michelle
    Michelle Jackson-Beckett

    Vienna and the New Wohnkultur, 1918-1938

    While the domestic sphere might seem tangential to the dire political situation and humanitarian crises of interwar Europe, it was nevertheless at the forefront of debates about cultural identity and economic policy in the Viennese press, culture, and arts. Vienna and the New Wohnkultur,...
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  • Homes of Our Forefathers in Boston, Old England, and Boston, New England by Whitefield, Edwin
    Edwin Whitefield

    Homes of Our Forefathers in Boston, Old England, and Boston, New England

    This book provides a detailed look at the architecture and culture of colonial Boston, both in England and in the New World. It includes illustrations and descriptions of historic buildings and landmarks, as well as a discussion of the social and cultural life of...
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  • ERA 60 W. M. Flinders Petrie - Egyptian Architecture (1938) by Petrie, William Matthew Flinders (185
    William Matthew Flinders (185 Petrie

    ERA 60 W. M. Flinders Petrie - Egyptian Architecture (1938)

    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,...
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  • The Morphology of the Times: European Cities and Their Historical Growth by Hinse, Ton
    Ton Hinse

    The Morphology of the Times: European Cities and Their Historical Growth

    This book highlights radical urban transformation in eight cities spread across continental Europe. The point of departure, and the foundation of European urbanisation, is the Roman colonial town. In every case social dynamics guided the urban transitions in a traceable way, such that it...
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  • English Church Woodwork by Howard, F. E.
    F. E. Howard

    English Church Woodwork

    Unsurpassed in the years since its first publication in 1917, English Church Woodwork is the definitive guide to the ornate craftsmanship of the Gothic period. FH Crossley spent over twenty years recording, measuring and photographing churches across England and Wales: from his archive of...
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  • Decorated Wooden Ceilings In Spain (1920) by Byne, Arthur
    Arthur Byne

    Decorated Wooden Ceilings In Spain (1920)

    Decorated Wooden Ceilings In Spain is a book written by Arthur Byne and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of the ornate wooden ceilings found in Spain, particularly those dating from the 15th to the 17th centuries. Byne provides detailed descriptions...
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  • The Spectator and the Topographical City by Aurand, Martin
    Martin Aurand

    The Spectator and the Topographical City

    The Spectator and the Topographical City examines Pittsburgh's built environment as it relates to the city's unique topography. Martin Aurand explores the conditions present in the natural landscape that led to the creation of architectural forms; man's response to an unruly terrain of hills,...
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  • Designing San Francisco: Art, Land, and Urban Renewal in the City by the Bay by Isenberg, Alison
    Alison Isenberg

    Designing San Francisco: Art, Land, and Urban Renewal in the City by the Bay

    A major urban history of the design and development of postwar San Francisco Designing San Francisco is the untold story of the formative postwar decades when U.S. cities took their modern shape amid clashing visions of the future. In this pathbreaking and richly illustrated...
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  • American Renaissance: A Review of Domestic Architecture by Dow, Joy Wheeler
    Joy Wheeler Dow

    American Renaissance: A Review of Domestic Architecture

    This book provides a detailed account of the American Renaissance period in architecture, a time when architects began incorporating classical elements into their designs. Featuring stunning photographs and insightful analysis, American Renaissance is a must-read for lovers of design and architecture.This work has been...
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  • The Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland; v.3 by Billings, Robert William 1813-1874
    Robert William 1813-1874 Billings

    The Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland; v.3

    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,...
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  • The Refinement of America: Persons, Houses, Cities by Bushman, Richard Lyman
    Richard Lyman Bushman

    The Refinement of America: Persons, Houses, Cities

    This lively and authoritative volume makes clear that the quest for taste and manners in America has been essential to the serious pursuit of a democratic culture. Spanning the material world from mansions and silverware to etiquette books, city planning, and sentimental novels, Richard...
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