Architectural structure & design books

Describes the impact of construction on the land and landscape where it takes place. Geographical coverage is necessarily...  Read More >>

Wood is renewable and sustainable, solid and attractive. Wood can be bent and shaped to the most modern of designs....  Read More >>

The potential of electric light as a new building 'material' was recognized in the 1920s and became a useful design...  Read More >>

Infrastructure, as we know it, no longer belongs in the exclusive realm of engineers and transportation planners....  Read More >>

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Material Revolution: Sustainable and Multi-purpose Materials for Design and Architecture.  Read More >>

Since it is now clear that in the future many raw materials will only be available to us in limited quantities,...  Read More >>

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Explores materials and techniques used in the creation of eighteenth- to twentieth-century architectural drawings....  Read More >>

Covering current architectural projects designed by Form, the office of Greg Lynn, this text and interactive CD-ROM...  Read More >>

"The town of Schlins in Vorarlberg has long been a Mecca for all those with an interest in clay construction. On...  Read More >>

Ivo Pauwels describes the many different realisations of wooden structures - from garages and terraces to gardens...  Read More >>

Deals with the representation of plans throughout various phases of a project. This book covers themes that include:...  Read More >>

In this beautifully photographed book, textile designer Sasha Duerr shows how easy it is to use plants from our...  Read More >>

Effective building performance simulation can reduce the environmental impact of the built environment, improve...  Read More >>

This highly practical book has been written to encourage design solutions that are in harmony with local climates...  Read More >>

<p>This book deals with the critical nature and crucial role of architectural drawings. A manual which is essentially...  Read More >>

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Presentation of best design: The very best design concepts and ideas (= prototypes) which are still not manufactured...  Read More >>

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Pervious concrete offers an exciting and economical alternative to traditional paving materials. Avoiding runoff...  Read More >>

A sweeping overview of traditional stone architecture that graces the landscapes of many nations. Over 350 vivid...  Read More >>

See how wood has shaped traditional architecture around the world from log building to frame construction. A panorama...  Read More >>

Shows what happens when discussions concerning situatedness and site-specificity enter the writing of art criticism....  Read More >>

A guide to off-site construction, that presents the opportunities and challenges associated with designing and building...  Read More >>