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Chicken Coops: 45 Building Plans for Housing Your Flock by Judy Pangman Publisher Comments Easy-to-care-for, productive, inexpensive, and full of personality, chickens are popping up in backyards throughout the country— in the suburbs, rural towns, and even on city plots. All it takes to keep a small flock is a bit of land and a properly... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper 
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A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction by Christopher Alexander and Sara Ishikawa and Murray Silverstein Staff Pick Although I am not an architect, I keep this book on my bedside table at all times, so that I can pick it up and read about how the world should be, according to Christopher Alexander. The world is made of "patterns" that work organically. These patterns... (read more) List Price $65.00 Your price: $45.00 Used - Hardcover
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Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration by Scott Doorley Publisher Comments Bill Moggridge, Director of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: "If you are determined to encourage creativity and provide a collaborative environment that will bring out the best in people, you will want this book by your side at... (read more) Your price: $49.95 New - Trade Paper
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Introduction to Architectural Technology by William Mclean Publisher Comments Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. Aimed clearly at architectural students, this book provides an accessible introduction to all aspects of architectural technology: structural... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $13.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Architectural Graphic Standards, Abridged (10TH 08 Edition) by Charles George Ramsey Publisher Comments The new student edition of the definitive architectural reference For seventy-five years, Architectural Graphic Standards has been the go-to reference for architects, builders, and engineers. Revised for the first time since 2000, Architectural Graphic... (read more) List Price $115.00 Your price: $87.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Portfolio Design by Harold Linton Publisher Comments Harold Linton's Portfolio Design has been the standard reference for students and young professionals in architecture, urban planning, landscape, and interior design who want to make the best impression possible in their applications for undergraduate... (read more) Your price: $45.00 New - Hardcover
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Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop: Basics of ArcView, Arceditor, and Arcinfo (Getting to Know) by Tim Ormsby Synopsis Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, Second Edition Updated for ArcGIS 9.3 contains introductory concepts followed by scripted software exercises that reinforce an understanding of the conceptual material presented. This format encourages readers to acquire... (read more) List Price $79.95 Your price: $24.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Cuba Style: Graphics from the Golden Age of Design by Vicki Gold Levi Staff Pick Heller's latest collection is a time capsule of Cuba as it was in its hey-day as a lively tropical resort colony for those in search of music, liquor, gambling and hot Cuban romance. Capturing the ideal golden days of their prosperous country, Cubano... (read more) Your price: $23.95 New - Hardcover
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Urban Ecological Design: A Process for Regenerative Places by Danilo Palazzo Publisher Comments This trailblazing book outlines an interdisciplinary "process model" for urban design that has been developed and tested over time. Its goal is not to explain how to design a specific city precinct or public space, but to describe useful steps to... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $24.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Lettering for Architects and Designers (2ND 89 Edition) by Martha Sutherland Publisher Comments The second edition of this bestselling text incorporates a new section showing students how to locate and choose lettering for different kinds of projects. Coverage includes lettering styles commonly used on a wide range of presentations.... (read more) List Price $60.00 Your price: $45.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Power of Buildings, 1920-1950: A Master Draftsman's Record by Hugh Ferriss Publisher Comments Architect Ferriss influenced generations of builders with his moody, distinctivedraftsmanship. His peerless style is highlighted in this illustrated journey through three decades of American architecture. Informative text accompanies 60... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $10.95 Sale - Trade Paper
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Plan and Section Drawing (Landscape Architecture) by Thomas C Wang Publisher Comments The Second Edition of this classic, comprehensive guide to plan and section drawing has been completely updated to serve the needs of today's architects and landscape architects. Sweeping stylistic and technical advances made since its original... (read more) List Price $65.00 Your price: $35.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Structure for Architects: A Primer by Ramsey Dabby Publisher Comments An introduction to the concepts and principles of architectural structures in an easy-to-read format Written as an easy-to-understand primer on the topic, Structure for Architects engages readers through instruction that uses a highly visual format and... (read more) Your price: $59.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Space Planning Basics 2ND Edition by Mark Karlen Publisher Comments The fully updated edition of the definitive book on space planning Completely revised to address changes in industry practice and new technologies, Space Planning Basics, Second Edition presents all the necessary tools and know-how to effectively create... (read more) List Price $55.00 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Human Dimension and Interior Space: A Source Book of Design Reference Standards by Julius Panero Publisher Comments The study of human body measurements on a comparative basis is known as anthropometrics. Its applicability to the design process is seen in the physical fit, or interface, between the human body and the various components of interior space. Human... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $27.50 Used - Hardcover
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Color, Environment, and Human Response by Frank H. Mahnke Publisher Comments Written for architects, interior designers, and color consultants, this ambitious study explores the psychological and physiological effects of color in the man-made environment. Scientific findings and industry-by-industry examples are furnished to help... (read more) List Price $87.75 Your price: $45.00 Used - Hardcover
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Portfolio Design 3RD Edition by Harold Linton Publisher Comments Whether you work in architecture, urban planning, landscape or interior design, a finely tailored portfolio is the most important element to include in your application for graduate school, a design grant or competition, or to bring to a job interview... (read more) List Price $37.50 Your price: $11.95 Used - Hardcover
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Professional Practice of Architectur 3RD Edition by Osamu Wakita Publisher Comments Unter architektonischen Details versteht man Zeichnungen, die präzise genau bestimmte Bestandteile eines Gebäudes beschreiben, z.B. Türen, Treppen und Wände. Die Beherrschung dieser Details ist Voraussetzung für jeden Architekten.... (read more) Your price: $126.25 New - Hardcover
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Principles of Two-dimensional Design (72 Edition) by Wucius Wong Publisher Comments Understanding the elements of two-dimensional design and the infinite options available in organizing choices made are at the core of this book. Wong surveys all concepts of forms and structures, covering most situations in two-dimensional composition... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $34.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Designing Disney: Imagineering and the Art of the Show by John Hench Publisher Comments Designing Disney sets into history and puts into context the extraordinary contributions of the late John Hench, who, at the age of 94, still came into his office at Imagineering each day. His principles of theme park design, character design, and... (read more) Your price: $24.99 New - Trade Paper
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