| Author: | Catherine Slessor |
| Category: |
Architecture |
Glass Houses explores daring and dynamic glass homes all over the world, plus examples of glass as an element of interior design. The first chapter, Pioneers, discusses the work of the architects of the last century who embraced the potent... read more
| Author: | Philip Jodidio |
| Category: |
Architecture |
After the Fall - Architecture is in a new Economic Climate. Taschen's "Architecture Now! 7" features an arching overview of today's architecture, from modern to radically avant-garde. As with previous books in the series, "Architecture Now! 7" includes a broad variety of proj... read more
| Author: | Mimi Zieger |
| Category: |
Architecture |
From treehouses to pre-fabs, this book presents sustainable, micro green living at its best. "Micro Green" delves into the concept of compact living and demonstrates the possibilities of living with less while maintaining a rich life. As sustainable architecture becomes mainstream, ma... read more
| Author: | Bradley Frederick |
| Category: |
Architecture |
This guide to marbles used in interior and exterior architecture outlines the material's technical characteristics - its quality, workability, availability and aesthetic features. It has photographic examples of 60 samples, and data on the production, historical use and suppliers.
| Author: | Herbert Gottfried |
| Category: |
Architecture |
With more than 600 illustrations, this book interprets vernacular architecture as it emerged with the industrialisation of building materials. It provides an overview of building and plan types for houses, commercial buildings and chu... read more
| Author: | Steven W. Semes |
| Category: |
Architecture |
In "The Future of the Past" Steven W. Semes offers a comprehensive and eloquent argument for 'new traditional' architecture that preserves the style and character of historic buildings. With contemporary design being redefined by architects and urbanists who are recovering ... read more
