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The Monuments of Afghanistan: History, Archaeology and Architecture
by Warwick Ball  Publisher Comments Afghanistan, a country which for generations has inspired writers, travellers and explorers, does not lend itself to easy categorization. Straddling Central Asia, and situated at the edges of the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, Afghanistan...
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Portable Architecture: Design and Technology
by Robert Kronenburg Publisher Comments Since the earliest people lived as nomads, their buildings were portable, constructed in a way that allowed them to be rebuilt as they moved to new locations for better living conditions as the seasons changed. This book discusses the forerunners...
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Complexity: Design Strategy and World View. Edited by Andrea Gleiniger and Georg Vrachliotis (Kontext Architektur / Context Architecture)
by Andrea Gleiniger Publisher Comments Digitalization has transformed the discourse of architecture: that discourse is now defined by a wealth of new terms and concepts that previously either had no meaning, or had different meanings, in the context of architectural theory and design. Its...
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J0rn Utzon: The Architect's Universe
by Mette Marcus Publisher Comments J0rn Utzon is a Danish architect, yet he has become indelibly identified with Sydney, Australia, because of his landmark design for the Sydney Opera House. This catalogue for the first major retrospective of his work shows the scope of a career that has...
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High-Rise & Common Ground
by Jeroen Boomgaard Publisher Comments The Zuidas area of Amsterdam is currently being developed as a vibrant new urban center, which will house office space, residential properties, restaurants and shops, among other facilities. The development has lofty ambitions, in which public artworks...
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Brian Healy: Commonplaces
by Brian Healy Publisher Comments Brian Healy is an architect and educator based in Boston. He established his architectural practice there in 1986, and he has taught graduate design studios at the Yale School of Architecture, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of...
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Barragan: Space and Shadow, Walls and Colour
by Daniele Pauly Synopsis Mexican architect Luis Barragan (1902-1988) is famous throughout the world for his seductive treatment of colour and space. His unique persona and remarkable buildings have attracted growing interest for many years. In this monograph, Daniele Pauly...
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3 X 3: The Architecture of Suyama Peterson Deguchi
by Oscar Ojeda Publisher Comments In 3 x 3, three recently constructed residences by Seattle-based architecture firm Suyama Peterson Deguchi are broken down into case studies. Sharing inherent architectonic characteristics and employing similar design philosophies, the homes are tested...
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Material Life
by Malcolm Holzman Publisher Comments With heightened concern about the use of natural resources, materials for building are once again at the forefront of discussion. Malcolm Holzman strives to take advantage of the variety of products available, whether time-tested, tired from over-use...
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The Royal Palaces of London
by David Souden Synopsis From Eltham and Greenwich to the east of the capital and the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall and Westminster in the centre to Hampton Court and Kew to the west, London's magnificent royal palaces, past and present, have always been places...
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Insulating Materials: Principles, Materials, Applications
by Margit Pfundstein Publisher Comments Insulating materials remain as important as ever. The range of available kinds is constantly increasing. Thanks to their heat-insulating properties, they help save heating and cooling energy and reduce CO2 emissions. Detail Practice: Insulating Materials...
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Tropical Living: Contemporary Dream Houses in the Philippines
by Elizabeth V. Reyes Publisher Comments Start with a warm tropical climate. Add an abundance of exotic natural building material. And then let the cross currents of Asian design and aesthetics create a rich architectural alchemy of its own. The result? The exquisite homes of the Philippines, a...
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Components and Systems: Modular Building. by Gerald Staib
by Gerald Staib Publisher Comments Construction systems reduced to the smallest possible number of identical elements have long been used by architects to build structures as well as dismantle and change them as quickly, efficiently, and economically as possible. Think of the architecture...
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Systems in Timber Engineering: Loadbearing Structures and Component Layers
by Josef Kolb Publisher Comments Timber construction has become completely modernized. It has gained considerably in market share with respect to competing building materials and is dominated by systems such as frame and solid timber construction. Every timber construction is determined...
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Apartment Buildings: Plans Atlas
by Pilar Chueca Publisher Comments More than 200 stunning new apartment buildings * Problem-solving approach to design * Plans plus commentary from the architects Space, budget, time, environment...there are many constraints on new apartment building design these days. Apartment Buildings:...
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Roller Coaster: The Roller Coaster Designer Werner Stengel
by Klaus Schutzmannsky Publisher Comments Most everyone is familiar with the sensation of excitement and awe watching the steep curves and daring constructions of big roller coasters. This informative and entertaining compilation presents the numerous innovations by civil engineer Werner Stengel...
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Home Delivery
by Barry Bergdoll Publisher Comments As the world's population swells and the need for sustainable ways of living grows ever more urgent and obvious, prefabricated architecture has taken center stage. Even before our current predicaments, the mass-produced, factory-made home had a...
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Houses Chic & Cheap
by Dimitris Kottas Publisher Comments Big solutions for small budgets! * More than 350 color photos and illustrations * Floor plans and technical details for innovative projects Houses Chic & Cheap exists at the intersection of what we dream of and what we can actually afford. Creativity,...
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Dartmouth College: The Campus Guide (Campus Guides)
by Marlene E. Heck Publisher Comments Organized as a series of walks through the distinct neighborhoods of Dartmouth College and parts of the surrounding town of Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth College provides an intimate view of one of the most unique and picturesque Ivy League campuses....
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Components and Connections: Principles of Construction. Maarten Meijs, Ulrich Knaack
by Maarten Meijs Synopsis Every building is composed of parts, or components, that may be organized in various ways. For example, there are different ways to configure walls so that they perform their primary functions - bearing, dividing, and sheltering - in an optimal manner...
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