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  • Urban Design Futures

    Edited by Malcolm Moor, Jon Rowland ...
    The last decade has seen the rise of urban design which has taken a central position in the new agendas for urban regeneration and renaissance. Urban design has moved from marginality to mainstream. The principles espoused by urban designers over the past thirty years are now accepted as key to a better urban environment and as we move towards greater sustainability, different ideas are emerging ... Read more

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  • Architecture And Democracy

    "Architecture and Democracy" is a thought-provoking book written by Claude Bragdon, exploring the relationship between architecture and the principles of democracy. With a keen understanding of both architectural theory and democratic ideals, Bragdon delves into the ways in which architecture can reflect and shape the social fabric of a democratic society. Bragdon explores various architectural ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Kevin McCloud’s 43 Principles of Home: Enjoying Life in the 21st Century

    by Kevin McCloud ...
    Kevin McCloud’s 43 Principles of Home represents a landmark piece of interiors publishing.In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. In his witty, wide-ranging commentary on the way we live now, the things we have gained and lost, Kevin’s beautifully written text brings insight ... Read more

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  • Kevin McCloud’s How to Make Your House a Home (Collins Shorts, Book 3)

    by Kevin McCloud ...
    Series Book 3 - Collins Shorts
    Collins Shorts – insight in an instant.Kevin McCloud’s advice for setting up or doing up your home. Kevin will show you the things worth spending your money on, and the things you might cut back on. Helpful and incisive advice on design, construction and style from the foremost voice in modern architectural design.Collins Shorts are a fresh look at the ebook short, with the emphasis on vibrant ... Read more

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  • Residential Building Plans in South Africa: A Concise Reference

    by Leon De Kock ...
    This reference guide is a short introduction to building plans and the building plan process, aimed at taking some of the anxiety out of the building plan process for home owners.This is not a guide to building design. This is a reference guide to what you should and should not do if you own a home in South Africa - as far as building plans are concerned.The guide was inspired by many home owners ... Read more

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  • Le Palais de Saint-Cloud

    Souvenirs historiques - Son histoire et sa description

    Extrait : "C'est un des mystères de l'esprit humain que notre prédilection pour le récit des grandes catastrophes, et pour les lieux qui leur doivent une triste célébrité. Le lecteur, en parcourant l'histoire, attache involontairement un regard plus avide sur les pages ensanglantées par le malheur ou par le crime ; et le voyageur, en parcourant les palais, recherche avec plus d'empressement la ... Read more

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  • Prefactibilidad de proyectos arquitectónicos

    Propuestas para desarrollar proyectos inmobiliarios surgen constantemente. "Gestar" un proyecto es sin duda el sueño de todo profesional recién egresado, pero es también la preocupación constante de la empresa consolidada con muchos años de experiencia. Sin embargo, la mayoría de esas iniciativas se quedan por el camino y muy pocas son las que vemos finalmente como realizaciones arquitectónicas. ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Della architettura gotica

    by Carlo Troya ...
    Io prendo a ridurre in un corpo solo ed a compendiare le cose, che ho sparsamente scritte sull'Architettura Gotica, secondo le varie occorrenze ora della mia Storia d'Italia ed ora del mio Codice Diplomatico Longobardo. Fondamento primiero d'un tale studio è il fatto da me posto in chiarezza, che i Goti altri non furono se non i discendenti de' Geti di Tracia, ricordati da Erodoto, ed indi ... Read more

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  • Be ARCH

    A perception by U-WE-DESIGN

    In a world of rat race, amidst an ocean of career options and opportunities, students often face a dilemma in making the right choice for their careers. While some of them find themselves at a juncture of social pressure, a few others become a victim of lack of knowledge regarding various courses and often end up pursuing a course that may not be what they are really looking for. Hence it is vital ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Le startup nell’Edilizia

    Uno sguardo al panorama italiano, tra analogie e diversità, attraverso i casi studio Personal Factory e APR-In

    Manuel Rinaldi, Ingegnere Edile, ci prende per mano e ci conduce in questo rapido ed avvincente viaggio nel mondo delle startup, con un focus particolare proprio nell'edilizia, settore storicamente noto per la sua conservatività. Si tratta di uno scritto semplice nella complessità dei temi trattati, fruibile anche da chi non mastica correntemente temi troppo tecnici. Vengono presentati i due casi ... Read more

    $4.99 USD $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • From Conflict to Inclusion in Housing

    The Interaction of Communities, Residents and Activists

    Series series Housing: Critical Futures
    Socio-political views on housing have been brought to the fore in recent years by global economic crises, a notable rise of international migration and intensified trans-regional movement phenomena. Adopting this viewpoint, From Conflict to Inclusion in Housing maps the current terrain of political thinking, ethical conversations and community activism that complements the current discourse on new ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Artful Investments: Enhancing Your Property Value Through Fine Art

    Unlock the secrets to maximizing the value of your property with "Artful Investments: Enhancing Your Property Value Through Fine Art." In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the symbiotic relationship between fine art and real estate, offering strategic insights for astute investors and homeowners alike.Drawing on the intersection of aesthetics and economic growth, this book navigates the ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Famous Indian War Memorial

    by Atina Hseham ...
    The brave soldiers of this country sacrifice their lives with courage in the defense of the country. The War Memorial is not a building, monument, or statue but is the abode of their souls, so this place is the center of reverence and respect for all. In memory of the thousands of soldiers who were sacrificed in various wars, war memorials big and small have been built across India. The main ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Air Structures

    Series series Form + Technique
    Air can be used in a variety of ways to make lightweight, flexible structures. It can be used to make inflatable structures, mobile structures, and temporary buildings, it can also activate movable elements and act as a means of constructing buildings that would be impossible with conventional construction methods.This book looks at every facet of the subject, examining the different types of air ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Kevin McCloud’s Principles of Home: Making a Place to Live

    by Kevin McCloud ...
    A practical paperback edition of the landmark design manifesto from the UK’s favourite design guru.In this inspirational yet also practical paperback Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. Kevin’s beautifully written text brings insight and understanding to enjoying life in the 21st century, but crucially he offers detailed, ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • How to Build Shipping Container Homes With Plans

    by John Davidson ...
    TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:ADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:DISADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:CONTAINER SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS:NEW OR USED CONTAINER:PERMITS AND REGULATIONS:CHAPTER TWOFOUNDATION FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:SITE CONDITIONS:CLIMATE:MARKET FACTORS:BUILDING DESIGN:EXCAVATION AND FOOTINGS:TYPES OF MATERIALS USED FOR... ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Minimalism

    How To Live A Meaningful Life With A Minimalist Lifestyle; Design Your Life With More Of Less

    by Cary Millburn ...
    Learn that there is another way to live than collecting more stuff, burning through cash on things we don't need and filling our lives with time duties that we aren't enthusiastic about just to stay "occupied."Today only, get this bestseller for a special price.Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device.Minimalism is tied in with living a purposeful, essential and satisfying life ... Read more

    $3.44 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Key Interiors since 1900

    This book defines the history of modern interior design through the reuse of existing buildings. This approach allows the history of the interior to be viewed as separate from the history of architecture and instead enables the interior to develop its own historical narrative.The book is organized around six thematic chapters: home, work, retail, display, leisure and culture. Each one comprises a ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Parametric Design for Architecture

    by Wassim Jabi ...
    Architects use CAD to help them visualize their ideas. Parametric design is a fast-growing development of CAD that lets architects and designers specify the key parameters of their model and make changes interactively. Whenever changes are made the rest of the model updates automatically.Through a detailed description of various parametric, generative and algorithmic techniques, this book provides ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Proyecto Arquitectónico En Zonas Sísmicas

    La arquitectura mexicana actual est mostrando su talento en las obras que proyectan. Sin embargo, sea cual fuese el proyecto arquitectnico, es indispensable considerar las condiciones que existirn en eventos ssmicos. No hacerlo as significa exponerse a incertidumbres de servicio o riesgos de estabilidad, que pueden inhabilitar o hacer fallar la estructura que se trate. Fue as como se perdieron en ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Landscape Architecture

    An Introduction

    Aimed at prospective and new students, this book gives a comprehensive introduction to the nature and practice of landscape architecture, the professional skills required and the latest developments.After discussing the history of the profession, the book explains the design process through principles such as hierarchy, human scale, unity, harmony, asymmetry, colour, form and texture. It looks at ... Read more

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  • Furniture for Interior Design

    This comprehensive, practical guide explores how contemporary furniture is used within interior design to define a space, create division and enclosure, and alter or redefine circulation.Initial chapters illustrate the different contexts in which furniture is used, from the office and domestic interiors to retail and exhibition space; look at types of furniture, whether off-the-shelf or bespoke; ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Morphing

    A Guide to Mathematical Transformations for Architects, Designers

    by Joseph Choma ...
    Cylinders, spheres and cubes are a small handful of shapes that can be defined by a single word. However, most shapes cannot be found in a dictionary. They belong to an alternative plastic world defined by trigonometry: a mathematical world where all shapes can be described under one systematic language and where any shape can transform into another.This visually striking guidebook clearly and ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Architectural Styles You Can Identify - Architecture Reference & Specification Book | Children's Architecture Books

    Are you interested in architecture? Those archs and curves belong to an era. Identify different architectural styles with confidence. Use this wonderful reference book that includes pictures and features in every page. Extending your knowledge beyond your school curriculum is never a bad move. You’ll never know when stock knowledge will come in handy. Grab a copy now. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD