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The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability -- Designing for Abundance by William McDonough and Michael Braungart Publisher Comments From the authors of Cradle to Cradle, we learn whats next: The Upcycle. The Upcycle is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Cradle to Cradle, one of the most consequential ecological manifestos of our time. Now, drawing on the lessons ... (read more) List Price $24.00 Your price: $16.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Le Corbusier and the Power of Photography by Nathalie (edt) Herschdorfer Publisher Comments The development of one of the twentieth century’s greatest architects was inextricably connected to the rise of the century’s most popular visual medium: photography. Marking the 125th anniversary of Le Corbusier’s birth, this... (read more) Your price: $60.00 New - Hardcover
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Irony; Or, the Self-Critical Opacity of Postmodern Architecture by Emmanuel Petit Publisher Comments In this fascinating reassessment of postmodern architecture at the end of the 20th century, Emmanuel Petit addresses the role of irony and finds a vitality and depth of dialectics largely ignored by historical critiques. A look at five individual... (read more) List Price $50.00 Your price: $47.50 New - Hardcover
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The Architect's Home by Gennaro Postiglione Publisher Comments The houses architects design for themselves The greatest challenge in designing homes is negotiating the delicate balance between aesthetics and the personal desires of the occupants. While its important for the structure to reflect the vision and style... (read more) Your price: $39.99 New - Hardcover
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Maya Architecture: Temples in the Sky by Kenneth Treister Publisher Comments “In this lively, evocative volume, the author shares his expertise as a practicing architect to consider Classic Maya architecture’s roots, forms, and social implications.”—Wendy Ashmore, coauthor of Discovering Our Past: A Brief... (read more) Your price: $34.95 New - Hardcover
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Art & Architecture Rome by Brigitte Hintzen-bohlen Publisher Comments " Each volume of the Art and Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts provide concentrated information on accessing well-known and less-known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is... (read more) Your price: $9.99 New - Trade Paper
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150 Best Terrace and Balcony Ideas by Irene Alegre Publisher Comments 150 Best Terrace and Balcony Ideas is the ultimate resource for innovative terrace, roof garden, patio, and balcony design ideas for outdoor spaces of all shapes and sizes. Featured inside this lavish guidebook are 150 never-before-shared tips and... (read more) Your price: $29.99 New - Hardcover
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Sustainable Facades: Design Methods for High-Performance Building Envelopes by Ajla Aksamija Publisher Comments Practical information on designing sustainable, energy-efficient building facades As energy and other natural resources are being depleted, it has become clear that technologies and strategies that allow us to maintain our satisfaction with interior... (read more) Your price: $88.95 New - Hardcover
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Deconstructing/Reconstructing Woodward's: A Flip Book by Henriquez Partners Architects Publisher Comments The real life story of the redevelopment of Woodwards cannot be captured in images alone. There is a larger collective meaning this deconstruction embodies for the people who squatted, worked, lobbied, shopped, lived and dreamed over the past 18 years... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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A Vision in Architecture: Projects for the Istanbul Zorlu Center by Suha Ozkan Publisher Comments An important and stimulating architecture book on the momentous urban and town planning project in the city center of Istanbul. The Zorlu Center, a dynamic and impressive gateway being built in Istanbul, will redefine the experience of contemporary... (read more) Your price: $65.00 New - Hardcover
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Buildings of Texas: Central, South, and Gulf Coast (Buildings of the United States) by Gerald Moorhead Publisher Comments The architectural history of Texas spans more than 300 years of European settlement and 10,000 years of habitation by native peoples. The incredibly diverse natural landscape and equally varied built environment has produced an architectural heritage of... (read more) Your price: $98.95 New - Hardcover
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Gardens of Marrakesh by Angelica Gray Publisher Comments Nicknamed ‘the rose among the palms’, the thousand-year-old city of Marrakesh is characterised by its pink-colored pisé architecture and its deeply rooted tradition for gardens and green spaces. The majority of historic sites are... (read more) Your price: $35.00 New - Hardcover
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Farmhouse Revival by Steve Gross Publisher Comments The American farmhouse represents integrity, ingenuity, self-reliance, and agricultural heritage. Today, the farmhouse is a rare survivor from another era that can be found sensitively reinterpreted by artists, carefully preserved by original owners, or... (read more) Your price: $40.00 New - Hardcover
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Overdrive: L.A. Constructs the Future, 1940-1990 by Wim De Wit Synopsis From 1940 to 1990, Los Angeles rapidly evolved into one of the most populous and influential industrial, economic, and creative capitals in the world. During this era, the region was transformed into a laboratory for cutting-edge architecture. Overdrive:... (read more) Your price: $59.95 New - Hardcover
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Art & Architecture Venice by Marion Kaminski Publisher Comments Each volume of the Art and Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts provide concentrated information on accessing well-known and less-known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is... (read more) Your price: $9.99 New - Trade Paper
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Art & Architecture Florence by Rolf C. Wirtz Publisher Comments " Each volume of the Art and Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts provide concentrated information on accessing well-known and less-known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is... (read more) Your price: $9.99 New - Trade Paper
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Building Seagram by Phyllis Lambert Publisher Comments The Seagram building rises over New York’s Park Avenue, seeming to float above the street with perfect lines of bronze and glass. Considered one of the greatest icons of twentieth-century architecture, the building was commissioned by Samuel... (read more) Your price: $65.00 New - Hardcover
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The Sketchup Workflow for Architecture: Modeling Buildings, Visualizing Design, and Creating Construction Documents with Sketchup Pro and Layout by Michael Brightman Publisher Comments A flexible workflow for incorporating SketchUp into your design process, from early schematics to final documentation Want to take your SketchUp skills to the next level? The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture is packed with in-depth techniques and... (read more) Your price: $59.99 New - Trade Paper
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Old Louisville: Exuberant, Elegant, and Alive by David Domine Publisher Comments A forty-five-square-block neighborhood in the heart of Kentucky’s largest city, Old Louisville is among the largest and most significant historic preservation districts in America. Comprising some 1,400 structures built primarily between 1885 and... (read more) Your price: $50.00 New - Hardcover
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Architectural Research Methods by Linda N. Groat Publisher Comments A practical guide to research for architects and designersnow updated and expanded! From searching for the best glass to prevent glare to determining how clients might react to the color choice for restaurant walls, research is a crucial tool that... (read more) Your price: $70.00 New - Trade Paper
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