History of architecture books

This is not a practical manual, but a book of essays at the crossroads of nature, culture, and thought. Drawing...  Read More >>

Long before telescopes, observatories, or written calendars, human beings were already studying the sky. Across...  Read More >>

This book explores the history of Liverpool's iconic Pier Head and Waterfront, tracing its development, architecture,...  Read More >>

A sweeping history of humanity’s most fundamental creation—the home—and its effects on the land, cities and people...  Read More >>

A sweeping history of humanity’s most fundamental creation—the home—and its effects on the land, cities and people...  Read More >>

Examines the history of the concept of “detail” in architecture from the 18th century to the present day  Read More >>

Tells the untold history of West African architecture in the colonial era, as revealed for the first time through...  Read More >>

Architectural Encounters in Asia Pacific explores the architecture of colonial trade and industry, revealing a complex...  Read More >>

An illustrated love letter to Perth’s heritage buildings—Building Stories: Perth reveals their gossipy pasts, surprising...  Read More >>

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Meet the structures of Austrian-American Richard Neutra, master of postwar architecture, whose cool, sleek style...  Read More >>

A showcase of Britain’s most astonishing examples of High-Tech buildings from the late twentieth century and beyond....  Read More >>

Containing over 1200 photographs and detailed line drawings from which one can design and build directly, National...  Read More >>

A modern interpretation focused on pride, leadership failure, and the dynamics of conflict.  Read More >>

Abandoned Ozarks II: Forgotten Schoolhouses is another nostalgic trip through time with acclaimed regional photographer...  Read More >>

An illustrated history of nomadic living in Britain in the pursuit of more inclusive housing policy and design....  Read More >>

This volume explores the importance of climate justice and equity in climate action. While focused on cultural heritage,...  Read More >>

This selected essays volume includes all of Wolfgang Schenkluhn's important works on the history of medieval church...  Read More >>

Disaster mapping and reconstruction from the 19th century to the present, with European case studies illustrating...  Read More >>

This lavishly illustrated book explores the great exemplars of Nordic residential architecture from the past 120...  Read More >>

Photographer Jane Moorman displays the architecture and décor of the Tennessee State Capitol in a way that invites...  Read More >>

In richly visual essays, written and curated by Foster himself, the internationally celebrated architect examines...  Read More >>

Architectural icon Norman Foster walks us through his most famous projects, from the Millennium Bridge and the ""Gherkin"",...  Read More >>

Beyond Building examines architecture in nineteenth-century France through the lens of gender, making a case for...  Read More >>

World Observation explores the archives and architecture of Itō Chūta (1867–1954), the eminent architectural thinker...  Read More >>