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The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

A heartfelt and charming dual-time story of the power of love

by Jenni Keer ...

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, ... Read more

$2.99 USD

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm,
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All the Way Home

Building a Family in a Falling-Down House

by David Giffels ...

As wry as Bill Bryson’s I’m a Stranger Here Myself, as insightful as Tracy Kidder’s House, here is smart, engaging tale of one man’s stuggle to restore his family’s new home—a decrepit old mansion—and discover himselfWith his pregnant wife and their 18-month-old son in tow, David Giffels scoured the environs of Akron, OH, in search of the perfect house. But nothing seemed right . . . until he ... Read more

$11.99 USD

As wry as Bill Bryson’s I’m a Stranger Here Myself, as insightful as Tracy Kidder’s House, here is smart, engaging tale of one man’s stuggle to restore his family’s new home—a decrepit old mansion—and discover himselfWith his pregnant wife and their 18-month-old son in tow, David Giffels scoured the environs of Akron, OH, in search of the perfect house. But nothing seemed right . . . until he
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101 Things I Learned in Architecture School

by Matthew Frederick ...

Get 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from drawing lines to color theory—in this classic architecture book.These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory—provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Get 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from drawing lines to color theory—in this classic architecture book.These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory—provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often
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Thinking the Contemporary Landscape

Edited by Dora Imhof, Christophe Girot ...

On the heels of our groundbreaking books in landscape architecture, James Corner's Recovering Landscape and Charles Waldheim's Landscape Urbanism Reader, comes another essential reader, . Examining our shifting perceptions of nature and place in the context of environmental challenges and how these affect urbanism and architecture, the seventeen essayists in argue for an all-encompassing view of ... Read more

$26.63 USD

On the heels of our groundbreaking books in landscape architecture, James Corner's Recovering Landscape and Charles Waldheim's Landscape Urbanism Reader, comes another essential reader, . Examining our shifting perceptions of nature and place in the context of environmental challenges and how these affect urbanism and architecture, the seventeen essayists in argue for an all-encompassing view of
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The Place Economy - Volume 1

The real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking.

by Andrew Hoyne ...

The first instalment of The Place Economy reveals the real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking, exploring the benefits for developers and investors as well as broader societal outcomes. In this book, you will discover in-depth case studies and expert voices from Australia and 10 other countries, including Korea, Singapore, the United States, England, Denmark, Holland, New ... Read more

$59.03 USD

The first instalment of The Place Economy reveals the real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking, exploring the benefits for developers and investors as well as broader societal outcomes. In this book, you will discover in-depth case studies and expert voices from Australia and 10 other countries, including Korea, Singapore, the United States, England, Denmark, Holland, New
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Fundamentals of Building Construction

Materials and Methods

by Edward Allen, Joseph Iano ...

THE #1 REFERENCE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION—UPDATED FROM THE GROUND UPEdward Allen and Joseph Iano’s Fundamentals of Building Construction has been the go-to reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over thirty years. The materials and methods described in this new Seventh Edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect the ... Read more

$122.00 USD

THE #1 REFERENCE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION—UPDATED FROM THE GROUND UPEdward Allen and Joseph Iano’s Fundamentals of Building Construction has been the go-to reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over thirty years. The materials and methods described in this new Seventh Edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect the
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Structural Engineering for Architects

A Handbook

by Peter Evans, Pete Silver, Will McLean ...

This book provides an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures. It aids the development of an intuitive understanding of structural engineering, bringing together technical and design issues.The book is divided into four sections: 'Structures in nature' looks at structural principles found in natural objects. 'Theory' covers general ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This book provides an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures. It aids the development of an intuitive understanding of structural engineering, bringing together technical and design issues.The book is divided into four sections: 'Structures in nature' looks at structural principles found in natural objects. 'Theory' covers general
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The Place Economy - Volume 3

Celebrating the value in placemaking: Real community benefits. Real profits.

by Andrew Hoyne ...

As a project undertaken before, during and in the aftermath of a global pandemic, The Place Economy Volume 3 represents an increased appreciation of our need as humans for place and community. Spanning 80-plus stories, featuring the work of more than 100 global experts, you will find a celebration of the people, places and ideas that make cities great, alongside close examination of the barriers ... Read more

$73.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

As a project undertaken before, during and in the aftermath of a global pandemic, The Place Economy Volume 3 represents an increased appreciation of our need as humans for place and community. Spanning 80-plus stories, featuring the work of more than 100 global experts, you will find a celebration of the people, places and ideas that make cities great, alongside close examination of the barriers
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Inca Apocalypse

The Spanish Conquest and the Transformation of the Andean World

by R. Alan Covey ...

A major new history of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, set in a larger global context than previous accounts Previous accounts of the fall of the Inca empire have played up the importance of the events of one violent day in November 1532 at the highland Andean town of Cajamarca. To some, the "Cajamarca miracle"-in which Francisco Pizarro and a small contingent of Spaniards captured an ... Read more

$14.57 USD

A major new history of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, set in a larger global context than previous accounts Previous accounts of the fall of the Inca empire have played up the importance of the events of one violent day in November 1532 at the highland Andean town of Cajamarca. To some, the "Cajamarca miracle"-in which Francisco Pizarro and a small contingent of Spaniards captured an
... Read more
The Village Inn of Secret Dreams

The joyfully heartwarming read from Alison Sherlock

by Alison Sherlock ...

Series Book 3 - The Riverside Lane Series
From the bestselling author of The Village Shop For Lonely HeartsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever.But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the bestselling author of The Village Shop For Lonely HeartsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever.But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with
... Read more
Monumental

A Stonemason's Tale

by Simon Warrack ...

Discover ancient stone wonders and the secrets of architectural preservation through the eyes and hands of one of the world’s greatest stonemasons.Around the world and across time, the buildings of the gods and royalty have mostly been made of stone. For more than forty years, the eminent stonemason and conservator Simon Warrack has worked on many of the greatest of them. In Monumental, Warrack ... Read more

$19.70 USD

Discover ancient stone wonders and the secrets of architectural preservation through the eyes and hands of one of the world’s greatest stonemasons.Around the world and across time, the buildings of the gods and royalty have mostly been made of stone. For more than forty years, the eminent stonemason and conservator Simon Warrack has worked on many of the greatest of them. In Monumental, Warrack
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Wood

Craft, Culture, History

by Harvey Green ...

A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human cultureWood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame ... Read more

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A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human cultureWood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame
... Read more
Printing Architecture

Innovative Recipes for 3D Printing

by Ronald Rael, Virginia San Fratello ...

Although 3D printing promises a revolution in many industries, primarily industrial manufacturing, nowhere are the possibilities greater than in the field of product design and modular architecture. Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello, of the cutting-edge San Francisco–based design firm Emerging Objects, have developed remarkable techniques for "printing" from a wide variety of powders, ... Read more

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Although 3D printing promises a revolution in many industries, primarily industrial manufacturing, nowhere are the possibilities greater than in the field of product design and modular architecture. Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello, of the cutting-edge San Francisco–based design firm Emerging Objects, have developed remarkable techniques for "printing" from a wide variety of powders,
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Practical Stair Building and Handrailing

Enriched edition. By the square section and falling line system

by W. H. Wood, Levi Parker ...

In "Practical Stair Building and Handrailing," W. H. Wood offers a comprehensive guide that marries technical precision with practical artistry in the craft of stair construction. The book presents a detailed exploration of the principles underlying stair design, emphasizing both safety and aesthetic appeal. Wood's literary style is both clear and instructional, marked by meticulous illustrations ... Read more

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In "Practical Stair Building and Handrailing," W. H. Wood offers a comprehensive guide that marries technical precision with practical artistry in the craft of stair construction. The book presents a detailed exploration of the principles underlying stair design, emphasizing both safety and aesthetic appeal. Wood's literary style is both clear and instructional, marked by meticulous illustrations
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Καλύτερες Κατοικίες

Α

by Γιάννης Καρόζης ...

Series series Α
Σήμερα, μετά την ανάγκη εξοικονόμησης ενέργειας στην κατασκευή των κτηρίων προς όφελος του πλανήτη μας και συνεπώς, για την δική μας καλυτέρευση, την καλυτέρευση της ανθρώπινης φυλής, όλα τα τεχνικά υλικά που χρησιμοποιούνται στο κτήριο, στο σπίτι, το αυτοκίνητο, το κατάστημα, τον χώρο εργασίας, εξετάζονται με βασικό στόχο, «την ελαχιστοποίηση των απωλειών της χρησιμοποιούμενης ενέργειας για την ... Read more

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Σήμερα, μετά την ανάγκη εξοικονόμησης ενέργειας στην κατασκευή των κτηρίων προς όφελος του πλανήτη μας και συνεπώς, για την δική μας καλυτέρευση, την καλυτέρευση της ανθρώπινης φυλής, όλα τα τεχνικά υλικά που χρησιμοποιούνται στο κτήριο, στο σπίτι, το αυτοκίνητο, το κατάστημα, τον χώρο εργασίας, εξετάζονται με βασικό στόχο, «την ελαχιστοποίηση των απωλειών της χρησιμοποιούμενης ενέργειας για την
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Σπίτια με Νέα Τεχνολογία

Α, #1

by Ιωάννης Καρόζης ...

Series Book 1 - Α
Πότε λοιπόν θα έχουμε καλύτερες κατοικίες;Και φυσικά, όταν έχουμε εκτός από την άριστη αρχιτεκτονική, διακοσμητική, λειτουργικότητα, την σπουδαιότερη σε όλους μας οικολογική προστασία του πλανήτη μας.Τόσο κατά την κατασκευή του κτηρίου όσο και κατά την λειτουργία του, απαιτούνται αξιόλογες ποσότητες ενέργειας που επιβαρύνουν το κόστος του κτηρίου και κάνουν φοβερή ζημιά στον πλανήτη. Άρα, βασικός ... Read more

$4.49 USD

Πότε λοιπόν θα έχουμε καλύτερες κατοικίες;Και φυσικά, όταν έχουμε εκτός από την άριστη αρχιτεκτονική, διακοσμητική, λειτουργικότητα, την σπουδαιότερη σε όλους μας οικολογική προστασία του πλανήτη μας.Τόσο κατά την κατασκευή του κτηρίου όσο και κατά την λειτουργία του, απαιτούνται αξιόλογες ποσότητες ενέργειας που επιβαρύνουν το κόστος του κτηρίου και κάνουν φοβερή ζημιά στον πλανήτη. Άρα, βασικός
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Operating Your Own Architectural or Engineering Practice

Concise Professional Advice

by Walter J. Smith ...

Starting your own architecture or engineering firm may seem a bit daunting. In Operating Your Own Architectural or Engineering Practice, author Walter J. Smith presents a handbook to help you navigate that process in order to be successful in the long term.Based on information gleaned from creating and running his own firm, Smith details what it takes to plan, organize, staff, direct, and control ... Read more

$7.82 USD

Starting your own architecture or engineering firm may seem a bit daunting. In Operating Your Own Architectural or Engineering Practice, author Walter J. Smith presents a handbook to help you navigate that process in order to be successful in the long term.Based on information gleaned from creating and running his own firm, Smith details what it takes to plan, organize, staff, direct, and control
... Read more
Утепление и гидроизоляция дома и квартиры

by Е. В. Колосов ...

Любое жилое строение или помещение должно обладать надежной защитой от воздействия внешних факторов: влаги, перепадов тепла, шума и т. д. Правильно устроенная гидроизоляция и утепление конструкций дома или внутренних поверхностей стен, пола и потолка существенно повлияют на уют и уровень комфорта вашего дома или квартиры. ... Read more

$1.33 USD

Любое жилое строение или помещение должно обладать надежной защитой от воздействия внешних факторов: влаги, перепадов тепла, шума и т. д. Правильно устроенная гидроизоляция и утепление конструкций дома или внутренних поверхностей стен, пола и потолка существенно повлияют на уют и уровень комфорта вашего дома или квартиры.
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Determinant Theories and Philosophies in Architecture

Ten Chapters Examining the Consciousness of Ideas Leading to Our Built World

by Ata Asheghi ...

“Determinant Theories and Philosophies in Architecture” discusses the vast array of the power of mental decisional options used for practitioners and socially developing people in the career driven world. It puts an emphasis on the fundamentals of the design and interpretational abilities of people. In the architectural world, it is a writing that promoted self-identify, through knowing the ... Read more

$4.85 USD

“Determinant Theories and Philosophies in Architecture” discusses the vast array of the power of mental decisional options used for practitioners and socially developing people in the career driven world. It puts an emphasis on the fundamentals of the design and interpretational abilities of people. In the architectural world, it is a writing that promoted self-identify, through knowing the
... Read more
Our Voices II

The DE-colonial Project

by Rebecca Kiddle, Patrick Reid Stewart, Kevin O'Brian ...

Our Voices II: the DE-colonial Project will showcase decolonizing projects which work to destable and disquiet colonial built environments. The land, towns, and cities on which we live have always been Indigenous places yet, for the most part our Indigenous value sets and identities have been disregarded or appropriated. Indigenous people continue to be gentrified out of the places to which they ... Read more

$7.82 USD

Our Voices II: the DE-colonial Project will showcase decolonizing projects which work to destable and disquiet colonial built environments. The land, towns, and cities on which we live have always been Indigenous places yet, for the most part our Indigenous value sets and identities have been disregarded or appropriated. Indigenous people continue to be gentrified out of the places to which they
... Read more
New Architecture Of Science, The: Learning From Graphene

by Kostya S Novoselov, Albena Yaneva ...

The New Architecture of Science explores how the architecture of advanced nanoscience labs affects the way scientists think, conduct experiments, interact and collaborate. The unique design of the National Graphene Institute in Manchester, UK sheds light on the new generation of 21st century science laboratories. Weaving together two tales of this building, lead scientist and one of the designers, ... Read more

$31.58 USD

The New Architecture of Science explores how the architecture of advanced nanoscience labs affects the way scientists think, conduct experiments, interact and collaborate. The unique design of the National Graphene Institute in Manchester, UK sheds light on the new generation of 21st century science laboratories. Weaving together two tales of this building, lead scientist and one of the designers,
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Exhibition

by Arch. Duccio Brunelli ...

Oggi è opinione condivisa da molti architetti e designer che non si possa progettare un'architettura o un oggetto di design senza tener conto del rapporto con le risorse, le fonti energetiche e l'ecosistema entro il quale si progetta. L'obiettivo condiviso da molti è far emergere una nuova cultura tecnica che superi la dimensione consumistica esasperata emersa nel corso degli anni settanta e ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Oggi è opinione condivisa da molti architetti e designer che non si possa progettare un'architettura o un oggetto di design senza tener conto del rapporto con le risorse, le fonti energetiche e l'ecosistema entro il quale si progetta. L'obiettivo condiviso da molti è far emergere una nuova cultura tecnica che superi la dimensione consumistica esasperata emersa nel corso degli anni settanta e
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Color Theory for Interior Design

by M Kaur ...

Transform Your Space with Masterful Color – Your Ultimate Guide to Interior Design Success!Unlock the secret to breathtaking interiors with Color Theory for Interior Design: A Practical Guide to Creating Stunning and Balanced Color Palettes**. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a DIY enthusiast, this comprehensive guide empowers you to harness the transformative power of color. Discover how ... Read more

$14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform Your Space with Masterful Color – Your Ultimate Guide to Interior Design Success!Unlock the secret to breathtaking interiors with Color Theory for Interior Design: A Practical Guide to Creating Stunning and Balanced Color Palettes**. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a DIY enthusiast, this comprehensive guide empowers you to harness the transformative power of color. Discover how
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Theory of Experience in Architecture and Urban Design

Edited by Adolfo Benito Narváez Tijerina, Gabriela Carmona Ochoa ...

This unique volume presents the practical tools for architects and urban designers to improve the work processes of architectural design—from conception to construction, taking into consideration the personalized world of users, architects, and urban designers. The volume starts from the conception of architectural space as a continuum that goes from the subjective depth of the mind to the ... Read more

$161.96 USD

This unique volume presents the practical tools for architects and urban designers to improve the work processes of architectural design—from conception to construction, taking into consideration the personalized world of users, architects, and urban designers. The volume starts from the conception of architectural space as a continuum that goes from the subjective depth of the mind to the
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