Electronic Books

Total Books: 1 - 20 /21

A Language of Contemporary Architecture : An Index of Topology and Typology / Rafael Luna, Dongwoo Yim

Provides an index of ideas, theories, projects, and definitions that string into a methodology for evaluating the contemporary ...

A Short Dictionary of Furniture : Containing Over 2,600 Entries That Include Terms and Names Used in Britain and the USA / John Gloag

Contains 2,612 entries and over 1,000 illustrations, reproduced from contemporary sources and from drawings by Ronald Escott, ...

Architectonics and Parametric Thinking : Computational Modeling for Beginning Design / Frank Jacobus, Angie Carpenter, Rachel Smith Loerts

Architectonics and Parametric Thinking begins by clearly positioning the potentials of parametric design through a series ...

Architectural Drawings as Investigating Devices : Architecture’s Changing Scope in the 20th Century / Marianna Charitonidou

Explores how the changing modes of representation in architecture and urbanism relate to the transformation of how the addressees ...

Architectural Structures : Visualizing Load Flow Geometrically / Edmond Saliklis

Presents an alternative approach to understanding structural engineering load flow using a visually engaging and three-dimensional ...

Architectural Structures : Visualizing Load Flow Geometrically / Edmond Saliklis

Presents an alternative approach to understanding structural engineering load flow using a visually engaging and three-dimensional ...

Architectural Terra Cotta : Design Concepts, Techniques and Applications / Donald Corner, John Rowell

Examines the evolution of terra cotta and prepares architects and builders to make new, creative uses of the timeless material. ...

Big Little Hotel : Small Hotels Designed by Architects / Donna Kacmar

This book showcases small hotels, all located in the United States, designed by architects who use light and materials in ...

Building Meaning : An Architecture Studio Primer on Design, Theory, and History / Tamara Metz

Introduction to the complex relationship between form making, historical analysis, and conceptual explorations. This book ...

Collage and Architecture / Jennifer Shields

This new edition includes:　 A stronger focus on contemporary practices, including digital methods; New designers and architects, ...

Creative Practice Inquiry in Architecture / Ashley Mason, Adam Sharr

This collection introduces, illustrates, and advances fresh ideas about creative practice inquiry in architecture. It concerns ...

Designing Tall Buildings : Structure as Architecture / Mark Sarkisian

Advises you to consider the influence of a particular site's geology, wind conditions, and seismicity. Using this contextual ...

Exercises in Architecture : Learning to Think as an Architect / Simon Unwin

It involves awakening abilities that remain dormant in most people. It is like learning language for the first time; a task ...

Interior Design Concept : Critical Practices, Processes and Explorations in Interior Architecture and Design / Natalie Badenduck

Combines a comprehensive introduction to design concept, with a reflective examination upon the various ways it can be understood, ...

Introducing Architectural Tectonics Exploring the Intersection of Design and Construction / Chad Schwartz

Focuses on the tectonic analysis of twenty contemporary works of architecture located in eleven countries including Germany, ...

Metric Handbook : Planning and Design Data / Pamela Buxton

A major handbook of planning and design data for architects and architecture students. Covering basic design data for all ...

Out of Architecture : The Value of Architects Beyond Traditional Practice / Jake Rudin, Erin Pellegrino

A wide range of architecture students, graduates, educators, and professionals will recognize themselves within the pages ...

The Deck Access Housing Design Guide : A Return to Streets in the Sky / Andrew Beharrell, Rory Olcayto

A practical design guide to deck access housing. It focuses on the contemporary use of deck access housing, sharing practical ...

The Routledge Companion to Contemporary Architectural History / Duanfang Lu

Offers a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge report on recent developments in architectural production and research. Divided ...

Theatre Buildings : A Design Guide / Margaret Shewring

It provides an invaluable resource for those looking to build, remodel or conserve theatre buildings, taking into account ...

Total Books: 1 - 20 /21